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WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO - Terrorists behead Canadian hostage, release FULL VIDEO
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Abu Sayyaf, an affiliate of ISIS in the Philippines, has released the full video of the beheading of Canadian hostage, John Ridsdel.
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Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
5/3/2016 (8 years ago)
Published in Asia Pacific
Keywords: Abu Sayyaf, John Ridsel, beheading, full video, ISIS
LOS ANGELES, CA (California Network) - The graphic video shows the brutal beheading of Canadian hostage, John Ridsdel. He was beheaded in late April.
From appearances, his death was swift, yet gruesome.
Abu Sayyaf is an affiliate of ISIS in the Philippines and wants to create an Islamic caliphate across the island nation. Westerners are in danger of being taken hostage.
The terrorists demanded ransom for Ridsdel, but that ransom was never paid. Past due, the terrorists decided to execute Ridsdel, and are now sharing the video with the world to terrorize others.
It is important that the world see and be outraged at what these Muslim terrorists intend for others. These people are among the world's most savage and evil gangsters. They must be stopped and brought to justice, or otherwise destroyed.
Westerners are warned they travel at their risk to regions where Islam is prevalent.
You may click the link below to view the full video, but discretion is advised. the video is uncensored. We expect it will be removed in the near future, since the U.S. government censors such content by manipulating those who host or distribute the content.
Watch the video here.
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