Officials investigate cause of death for Colorado mom, kids
(World News USA)

FREDERICK, Colo. (AP) - The bodies of two young girls were submerged in crude oil for four days before authorities discovered them, according to court documents filed by an attorney defending the girls` father against accusations that he killed his children and wife. The motion filed Friday by Christopher Watts` attorney, James Merson, also asked that DNA swabs be taken from the girls` necks. The request quotes an expert who believes the oil would not eliminate DNA and said samples can be obtained `after strangulation.` Authorities separately announced that the Weld County Coroner`s Office had performed autopsies on Friday and confirmed the bodies as 34-year-old Shanann, 4-year-old Bella and...