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July 24, 2025James Foley, an American journalist, was kidnapped in Syria in 2012 and killed by ISIS in 2014, with his execution shown in a video titled “A Message to America.” His killer, “Jihadi John,” was later identified as Mohammed Emwazi and killed in a 2015 U.S. drone strike. Foley’s death underscored the dangers journalists face in war zones and led to global efforts to protect them, including the creation of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation.
James Foley’s last words/work: “I wish I had more time. I wish I could have the hope for freedom to see my family once again.”
Journalist Information:
Name: James Foley
Age: 40
Gender: Male
DOB: 18/10/1973
Nationality: American
Last company worked for: Global Post & AFP
Family: James is survived by his parents, Diane and John Foley, and his four siblings
Incident Information:
Date of incident – 19 August 2014
Location of the incident – Ar Raqqah, Syria
Offense victim of: Assassination
Weapons included – Beheaded
Suspect(s) Information:
Name: Mohammed Emwazi “Jihadi John”
Gender: Male
Proof of Targeting the Journalist: James Foley was deliberately targeted by ISIS as a political message to the U.S., evidenced by a threatening email to his family and a propaganda video linking his execution to American airstrikes.
Reason for Killing: James Foley was killed by ISIS as retaliation for U.S. airstrikes in Iraq, using his execution to send a political message to America and the world.
Progress of the Case: No Case
Read More: https://www.ap.org/the-definitive-source/announcements/on-the-killing-of-james-foley-journalist/