NJ Man Admits to Hiding Marine Vet Cousin's Body in Closet for 8 Months

• Steven M. Blankenship, 59, admitted to hiding the body of Michael S. Blankenship, 72, a Marine Corps veteran.
• Michael's corpse was found wrapped in plastic in a sealed closet in a Fairfield Township mobile home.
• The body was discovered by troopers in July 2024, eight months after his death.
• Steven Blankenship collected benefits for Michael during the time the body was hidden.
• Steven Blankenship faces charges related to the concealment and benefit fraud.