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UNCONFIRMED report: Matt Maupin executed
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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.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: Ohio; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bastards; genevaconventions; hostages; iraq; iraqaftermath; maupin; michaelmooresteam; pow; prisonerabuse; subhumanmuslims; terrorists; warcrime
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To: demlosers
Al Jazeera has a videotape

Everybody...and I mean everybody...coming and going from their office has got to be shadowed, 24/7, until the conduit to the murderers is established.

21 posted on 06/28/2004 9:24:16 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (...proud to be a Brown Shirted digital First Responder)
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To: proudarmymom

Ping


22 posted on 06/28/2004 9:24:25 AM PDT by Graybeard58
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To: The G Man
Articles



Pfc. Keith Matthew Maupin was declared missing
after an April 9 convoy attack near Baghdad. One
week later, his image was flashed around the world
in a videotape showing an American soldier
surrounded by five men holding automatic rifles.


maupin
Youngsters adopt Pfc. Maupin
Shortly after her son was sent to Iraq, Carolyn Maupin got in touch with Matt Maupin's fourth-grade teacher at Willowville Elementary School. Would you mind, she asked Pam Branham, having your fourth-graders write letters to Matt? Maupin never got the letters.
Berg video release tough on Maupin's family, others

support
Maupins address 'Taste' crowd
Memorial Day is the day America set aside to remember the soldiers of wars past and present. Many in the Tri-state took time to pray for Private First Class Matt Maupin, the Clermont County soldier that has been held hostage in Iraq since April 9.
Nick Ayers proud of former teammate
General who led war has hope for Maupin
Bush says Maupin is in his prayers

Matt Maupin Maupin: iron will, soft heart
The world knows two images of Matt Maupin. One is his military photograph, his demeanor seeming to say he's tough as any soldier. The other is the video of an unshaven young soldier in a military hat. But those close to him see different, and more lasting, images.
Maupin's mother attends rally in Georgetown
Maupin is hostage, not prisoner of war
Army Reservist from Maupin's convoy confirmed dead
Union lays wreath for captured soldier

23 posted on 06/28/2004 9:26:00 AM PDT by deport (Don't skinny dip with snapping turtles.)
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DAMN!!!!!


24 posted on 06/28/2004 9:26:18 AM PDT by Dog (In Memory of Pat Tillman ---- ---- ---- American Hero.)
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To: ErnBatavia
Everybody...and I mean everybody...coming and going from their office has got to be shadowed ...

Wouldn't necessarily help. If it's a digital video, it can be e-mailed/FTP'd in. This may actually be a legitimate use for Carnivore/Echelon.

25 posted on 06/28/2004 9:27:12 AM PDT by DuncanWaring (...and Freedom tastes of Reality)
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To: The G Man

My son was just asking me two days ago if I had heard anything about Matt Maupin, he's says we get news better and quicker than they do in Iraq. My son Steve knows him as a fellow member of the 724th..

I just pinged proudarmymom with this sad news. Her son also in the 724th returned home wounded and is being treated for possible nerve damage from taking an AK 47 round in his right shoulder. Prayers for him as well.


26 posted on 06/28/2004 9:31:05 AM PDT by Graybeard58
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To: Howlin; Ed_NYC; MonroeDNA; widgysoft; Springman; Timesink; dubyaismypresident; Grani; coug97; ...
Message to Presdient Bush: "Gloves off, now, please."
27 posted on 06/28/2004 9:31:10 AM PDT by mhking (Message to terrorists: "I've come to chew bubble gum and kick a**; and I'm all out of bubble gum...")
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ABC News employees told 9News there is a videotape of Maupin being shot in the back of the head...


Tri-state Waits For Word On Soldier's Status

Reported by: 9News
Web produced by: Liz Foreman
Photographed by: 9News
Last updated: 6/28/04 11:58:16 AM

The Tri-state is on edge about the status of a captured local soldier, after news came early Monday morning that he may be dead.

9News heard nothing about the status of Pfc. Matt Maupin, 20, since this videotape a released a week after maupin was taken hostage.

Then, just after 5 a.m. Monday, 9News received a phone call from ABC News saying Maupin had been executed. At this hour, the military-family spokesperson said he has no official confirmation on Maupin's status.

ABC News employees told 9News there is a videotape of Maupin being shot in the back of the head, but 9News has not seen that videotape.

Maupin was taken hostage in Iraq 80 days ago.

Two Army officers are posted at the home of Keith and Carolyn Maupin Monday, shielding the family from the media and answering all phone calls. Two Union Township police officers are outside the home, keeping unwanted visitors away.

The Maupin's driveway on Schoolhouse Road remains full of cars presumably owned by friends and family members who have stopped by to lend support.

Monday's word of Maupin's status coincides with the US handover of sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government, which took place two days earlier than expected.

Maupin, a member of the 724th Transportation Company and a Glen Este High School graduate, was captured April 9 after his convoy was attacked. A videotape of Maupin's capture was released in mid-April.

http://www.wcpo.com/news/2004/local/06/28/maupin.html


28 posted on 06/28/2004 9:31:24 AM PDT by show me state
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To: smaagee; ironman73

Sad Ping


29 posted on 06/28/2004 9:32:52 AM PDT by Graybeard58
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To: The G Man

Prayers for Matt, his family, those who loved him, and those who were working so hard to find him in time.


30 posted on 06/28/2004 9:33:19 AM PDT by BagCamAddict (Congratulations IRAQ !!)
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To: The G Man

Executed ? Murder more like it.


31 posted on 06/28/2004 9:34:02 AM PDT by 1066AD
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To: The G Man
I believe that the proper response from the administration would be to inform the terrorist/murders, that if any of our citizens are murdered/decapitated, we will shut down the oil production in the countries that we "think" the perps are from. If they have no oil fields, we will bomb their capitol.

Then we should follow through with it if necessary. Europe would scream of course, but we'd be able to make it with $4 a gallon gas in the United States. In the meantime the ragheads would be back to traveling by camel, with no income...
32 posted on 06/28/2004 9:34:16 AM PDT by babygene (Viable after 87 trimesters)
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To: show me state; mhking
Then, just after 5 a.m. Monday, 9News received a phone call from ABC News saying Maupin had been executed.

Wasn't this when it was announced we had the handover.........they did it being spiteful.

33 posted on 06/28/2004 9:34:45 AM PDT by Dog (In Memory of Pat Tillman ---- ---- ---- American Hero.)
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To: johnfrink

My thoughts too. I figured since the coalition managed to pull off a "terror free" transfer by moving the date up, the terrorists would retaliate by killing the hostages.


34 posted on 06/28/2004 9:35:12 AM PDT by dawn53
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To: Graybeard58; smaagee; HairOfTheDog; ecurbh
My son Steve knows him as a fellow member of the 724th..

My heart is breaking...for this man's family, and for the others in 724th...

Pinging the Hobbit Hole.

35 posted on 06/28/2004 9:35:17 AM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: mhking

The gloves should have been off a long time ago. I supported going to war and I still do. What I do not support is the pathetic way in which we have gone about it.

This should not be happening and is indicative of a restrained battle plan. It's shameful.


36 posted on 06/28/2004 9:36:25 AM PDT by Bikers4Bush (Flood waters rising, heading for more conservative ground. Vote for true conservatives!)
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To: The G Man
Damn SOB's.........I hope they all rot in hell for eternity!!!!

Before that I wish we could capture them and make them live with pigs before their slow and tortured death!!!

I guess this post will be another of those where we are accused of not giving the TERRORSCUM mooselimbs and the religion of peace islam enough courtesy or understanding or whatever. Frankly I don't care.
37 posted on 06/28/2004 9:36:53 AM PDT by WestCoastGal (Freeping & Nascar >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> How Bad Have You Got It????)
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To: demlosers

This is sad, terrible news. I have been praying for his safe return. Matt from one Buckeye to another...May you rest peacefully in the arms of God and know that we will keep your family close in our prayers. Thank you for service and your sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.


38 posted on 06/28/2004 9:38:51 AM PDT by LadyShallott ("An armed society is a polite society."~Robert A. Heinlein)
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To: johnfrink


That was precisely my first thought this morning. That there was more to the handover than just security. Nuke 'em and curse 'em to hell.
GOD BLESS AMERICA.
DEATH TO ISLAM.


39 posted on 06/28/2004 9:39:54 AM PDT by ishabibble
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To: oceanview

Thanks to the USSC I seriously doubt if there will be many prisoners. It's far better to just kill them rather than to risk taking prisoners who will later be released by our court system to kill us.


40 posted on 06/28/2004 9:39:59 AM PDT by McGavin999 (If Kerry can't deal with the "Republican Attack Machine" how is he going to deal with Al Qaeda)
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