Devastating news this morning, as the family of humanitarian aid worker and ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller has confirmed her death. She was just 26 years old.
BREAKING: White House confirms death of Kayla Mueller, female American hostage held by ISIS – @WorldNews pic.twitter.com/a6JkaPtHnu
— ABC News (@ABC) February 10, 2015
Nat'l Security Council: Kayla Mueller's family received private message from ISIS that led US intel community to conclude she was deceased.
— ABC News (@ABC) February 10, 2015
US conclusion of Kayla Mueller's death came after FBI review of “compelling” information, federal law enforcement official says – @jackdate
— ABC News (@ABC) February 10, 2015
Photo released from the grieving Mueller family: Kayla and her father. pic.twitter.com/p5iPt7tl4x
— Doug Luzader (@DougLuzader) February 10, 2015
We're "heartbroken to share that we've received confirmation that Kayla Jean Mueller, has lost her life" -From family pic.twitter.com/PC6BX41FD5
— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) February 10, 2015
Kayla's family's statement begins: “We are heartbroken to share that we’ve received confirmation that Kayla Jean Mueller has lost her life"
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 10, 2015
More:
“We are heartbroken to share that we’ve received confirmation that Kayla Jean Mueller, has lost her life,” Mueller’s parents said in a statement released four days after the militant group claimed the Arizona native had been killed by a coalition airstrike near Raqqa, Syria.
“Kayla was a compassionate and devoted humanitarian. She dedicated the whole of her young life to helping those in need of freedom, justice, and peace,” the statement added.
Tributes are pouring in for the courageous young lady who risked her life to help those in need:
— RIP prayers to the family — Family: U.S. ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller dead http://t.co/m23TmKtAha
— ♌ (@LionHeart_214) February 10, 2015
R.I.P. Kayla Mueller: pic.twitter.com/JUT4WK9U8t
— UKIP2.0Webmaster No Party To Vote For (@ukipwebmaster) February 10, 2015
https://twitter.com/AnthonyGabrielH/status/565170032624160769
Rest In Peace, Sweet Girl. #KaylaMueller pic.twitter.com/RkKdU0FWdg
— Teri Peters (@hipEchik) February 10, 2015
So sad to hear of the death of Kayla Mueller. A truly inspirational young woman. #RIPKayla
— Clare Groombridge ??? (@_CGroombridge_) February 10, 2015
Deeply grieved by news of Kayla #Mueller's death: she was a woman of valor, compassion, & profound faith. You inspire us. #tearsforKayla
— Elizabeth Evans (@Wallacewriter) February 10, 2015
Kayla Mueller was killed by inhumane savages for doing good. True evil only understands brute force, not reason. #RIP pic.twitter.com/1vQYmiFyYM
— Carol Roth (@caroljsroth) February 10, 2015
#KaylaMueller RIP. Another brave victim of #IS – civilization will ALWAYS prevail over ignorance and barbarism. Even if takes too long.
— Can Mosa (@CanMosa) February 10, 2015
Rest in peace and Godspeed, Kayla Jean Mueller. We will celebrate your life rather than focus on your death. http://t.co/q2CDnrHSil
— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) February 10, 2015
RIP #KaylaMueller Beautiful Person with a Beautiful Soul
— DAIS (@Prototype3481) February 10, 2015
https://twitter.com/TwoWheels3/status/565170042749591554
#Kayla Mueller a true hero. Rest in peace Kayla
— cody jarrett (@codyjarrett64) February 10, 2015
#KaylaMueller. Thank you #Kayla for your humanity and courage. #RIP.
— Bonnie Duncan (@bonni844) February 10, 2015
May she rest in peace. Prayers to her family and loved ones.
Prayers for Kayla Mueller and her family and friends. So horrible to have her taken away.
— Mary Katharine Ham (@mkhammer) February 10, 2015
https://twitter.com/AndreaMac37/status/565169608001593344
Thoughts & prayers go out to the family & friends of Kayla Mueller. May GOD bless them with comfort & strength in their time of need. #amen
— Anthony J Martinez (@rumba_cat) February 10, 2015
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Update:
A closer look at this brave girl’s love for her family:
Here is a copy of #KaylaMueller's handwritten letter to her family, written during captivity. http://t.co/dXeLd4oKio pic.twitter.com/o9g4v9CD3g
— Anup Kaphle (@AnupKaphle) February 10, 2015
Heartbreaking.
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Update:
Barbaric: ISIS reportedly sent photos to Kayla Mueller’s family to confirm her death