U.S. Hostage Killed in Philippines

Gonzo

Infinitesimally Outrageous
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at least something was done. wrong ending though.

Fri Jun 7, 7:59 AM ET
By JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press Writer


ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP) - U.S.-trained troops raided a Philippine hideout Friday to end a year-long hostage crisis, freeing one American but triggering a gunfight that killed her husband.

A third captive was also reported shot, but soldiers on the scene said they had not found her body.

Martin Burnham, a missionary from Wichita, Kan., was killed by a gunshot during the raid near the town of Siraway, said Gen. Narciso Abaya, the Philippine deputy military chief of staff.
 

leslie

New Member
:( that's too bad, the hostages must have had hope for a short while. The poor wife will feel survivor guilt for a long while, I imagine.
 
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