That was a very odd article.
Don't you love "The Life and Tragic Times of an American Activist" title. GAG
It's tempting to call the reporter and ask her where the rest of the story is. Unless this is a printed newspaper also and the rest of the story appears in the print copy. It's dated June 2005. If it is a printed newspaper, too bad we couldn't have a freeper in that area get a copy.