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The mother of a Smithtown Marine wants answers regarding the death of her son, who died this month while on vacation with his girlfriend in Cancun, Mexico. Mexican police say Sgt. Joseph Bitet, a Marine

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Mother of dead Smithtown Marine demands answers

The mother of a Smithtown Marine wants answers regarding the death of her son, who died this month while on vacation with his girlfriend in Cancun, Mexico. Mexican police say Sgt. Joseph Bitet, a Marine

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