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Va. Toddler's Death Appears Accidental; But Investigators Still Have Questions

The Washington Post | November 2, 1996 | Copyright

Police said yesterday they consider it increasingly likely that the death of 2-year-old Karynne Sheldon was an accident, but they said several questions remain to be answered before they can rule out the possibility of foul play.

An autopsy yesterday confirmed that the Woodbridge toddler, whose body was found Thursday floating in the Occoquan River, died from drowning. Police said Karynne could have walked from the house where she disappeared Oct. 21 to a boat launch about 200 yards away.

Several experts in water searches said her body could have remained underwater…

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