American Woman from Michigan Dead in Syria

A woman from Michigan has reportedly been killed in Syria.

Nicole Mansfield’s family says FBI agents told them of her death on Thursday.

Syrian state TV aired images of Mansfield’s passport and driver’s license.

Anchor Marco Werman hears more details from Quinn Kleinfelter, senior news editor with Detroit public radio.

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