Bigley Beheaded By Tawid and Jihad Terrorists

It's been reported by an Abu Dhabi television station that British hostage Kenneth Bigley has been beheaded by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Tawid and Jihad terrorist organization.


Kenneth Bigley
Confirmation has been provided by reports from various news sources. Abu Dhabi television claims to have received the beheading video and decided not to broadcast. Earlier it was reported that a Reuters employee has seen the video. Links and/or stills should be available soon.

Following the story closely are:

Backcountry Conservative,
Blogs of War,
The Jawa Report,
Diggers Realm,
In The Bullpen,
ISOU,
Outside The Beltway,
Wizbang.

Obviously, there's a lot of interest in the Ken Bigley story. Unfortunately, from all indications, there is no happy ending. Condolences to his family.


[Update 10/10]

The video of Kenneth Bigley is here. (Hat tip: Backcountry Conservative)


[Update 04/21/06]

Senior al-Qaeda terrorist claims he presided at Bigley's phony trial.