Posted on 06/28/2004 9:13:13 AM PDT by The G Man
Unconfirmed Report: Kidnapped Tri-State Soldier Killed
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There are unconfirmed reports that a soldier from the Tri-State kidnapped in April in Iraq (news - web sites) has been killed, WLWT has learned.
Pfc. Matt Maupin, 20, of Batavia, Ohio, a member of the 724th Transportation Company, was captured April 9. His convoy was attacked by gunmen using rocket-propelled grenades and other weapons.
According to military representatives close to the Maupin family who spoke to WLWT, sources are reporting that the Al Jazeera TV network has a videotape of Maupin being shot.
The military has not changed Maupin's status, and the report of his death has not been confirmed.
A tape showing Maupin being held by guerillas was released about a week after Maupin was reported missing.
Additional details are forthcoming.
Stay tuned to WLWT Eyewitness News 5 and refresh this ChannelCincinnati.com page for updates throughout the day.
Matt's death has not been confirmed, and everybody here in his hometown is hoping that he will be home safely. Please stop talking like the report has been confirmed. We need our hope. We need to believe that he will be home soon. Thanks.
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Until then - keep praying - remember Paul Marshall Johnson was given up for dead weeks before he miraculously walked away from his would-be murderers.
God had other plans . .
Sorry. Haven't heard anything further. I understand the President called his family after this report surfaced. Don't know the substance of his call.
Like many, I fear the worst, but there is always hope however.
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