Death of US Islamic State hostage Kayla Mueller, 26, confirmed

U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday confirmed the death of Kayla Jean Mueller, who had been held by the Islamic State in Syria. Carl and Marsha Mueller, the parents of Kayla Jean Mueller, released a statement on Tuesday saying they had been told their only child had died. The couple said the were heartbroken but would continue on “in peace, dignity, and love for her”.

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.

Kayla Jean Mueller’s parents Carl and Marsha

The Islamic State group said Friday that the 26-year-old Mueller from Prescott, Arizona, died in a Jordanian airstrike. The government of Jordan dismissed the statement as propaganda. U.S. officials have said they hadn’t seen any evidence to corroborate the report. Mueller was the only known remaining U.S. hostage held by the Islamic State group. She was taken into captivity in August 2013 while leaving a hospital in Syria.

No matter how long it takes, the United States will find and bring to justice the terrorists who are responsible for Kayla’s captivity and death.

President Barack Obama

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