Memorial grows for 7-year-old murder-suicide victim

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) – A memorial is growing for a 7-year-old killed in a murder-suicide in Duluth last week.

First grader Oliver Nephew created a free toy library for children in his neighborhood.

Now dozens more stuffed animals, toys and flowers surround the library.

People also packed the items in carrier bags to protect them from rain.

Oliver and his mother Kathryn Nephew (Ramsland) were killed Thursday along with Erin Abramson and her son Jacob Nephew.

Anthony Nephew killed his sons and their mothers before taking his own life.

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Duluth Public Schools will host a candlelight walk honoring Oliver on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The walk will take place in his neighborhood between the victims' two houses.

The group She/Moms Runs This Town has also planned a run in memory of Erin and Jacob on Erin's 48th birthday.

The Erin and Jacob Memorial Run/Walk/Bike will be held on November 29th at 6:30 am

Participants will meet at the lower chalet of Spirit Mountain to begin the 4.8 mile route.

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The group also hopes to raise funds to create scholarships for programs that Erin and Jacob are passionate about, including the Duluth Superior Symphony and Youth Orchestra, the Marshall School Nordic Ski Team and Moms Demand Action.

All funds received will be divided equally.

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