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Mother and Son Found Dead After Winter Storm

2/21/2026

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  • Irina Kozak, 75, and her son Stanislaw, 49, were found dead in their car outside Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, after Winter Storm Fern.
  • They sought shelter before the storm, which brought nearly two feet of snow to the state.
  • Irina called a friend on January 28, reporting they were trapped and that Stanislaw had not moved for two days.
  • Their vehicle was discovered on February 11, and authorities deemed their deaths weather-related, with health issues possibly contributing.
  • They were among over 30 fatalities linked to the storm.