Nigeria hostage death unlawful
A British hostage unlawfully killed by his captors as Special Forces were storming the building where he was being held, a coroner has concluded.
A British hostage unlawfully killed by his captors as Special Forces were storming the building where he was being held, a coroner has concluded.
In a statement, the family of Chris McManus described the overwhelming feelings of trauma and pain when they were told of his death.
"We accept that the decisions reached and taken by the authorities were the only ones possible based on the information available.
"Two years ago we lost our beloved Chris, the trauma, pain, horror and distress have been overwhelming and intense. We are living our way through the grief with the tireless support and love of our family and friends. Our thanks and love goes out to each and every one of them.
"Chris cannot be hurt any more; we and all those who loved him will always remember the way he lived and not the way he died."
The King of Pop wore his "magic shoes" when he performed his famous moonwalk on stage for the first time during a rehearsal of Billie Jean.
The body has not been formally identified but officers believe it is 40-year-old Dean Tate, who was reported missing two months ago.
Nabi Tajima, who was the last known person to have been born in the 19th century, died in Japan after being in hospital since January.