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James, the 19-year-old eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, went into cardiac arrest in July 2023 and was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.
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Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
She was shot multiple times by Carney, a veterinarian who was once welcomed into the Carlson family as their eldest daughter’s seemingly charming, intelligent boyfriend.
—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023
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Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
She was shot multiple times by Carney, a veterinarian who was once welcomed into the Carlson family as their eldest daughter’s seemingly charming, intelligent boyfriend.
—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023
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“Eldest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eldest. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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