What happens to the Russian spies' kids?

With their parents in FBI custody, the children of the alleged Russian spies face an uncertain future

Vicky Pelaez and Juan Lazaro lived in this suburban Yonkers, NY home.
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The arrests of 11 people accused of spying for the Russian government have left six children without their parents. Eight of the alleged spies lived as couples, with children, and all four families appeared to be living average, "suburban" lives. "They'd baby-sit our kids," said a friend and neighbor of suspects Cyndy and Rick Murphy. "I kind of realized the other day that they never really let us baby-sit their kids — which, thinking back now, I can probably see why." With the parents in FBI custody, the fate of the children is suddenly up in the air. What will happen to them? A guide:

Which of the alleged spies had children?

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