TEMPO.CO, Syria – After shocking the world in August by decapitating American journalist James Foley, the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) now attempts to capitalize on that killing by selling the man’s body for $1 million.
The militants said they would hand over Foley’s body in Turkey in exchange for the money. The extremist group said it would offer a DNA sample to prove the remains really belonged to Foley.
“They ask for $1 million, and they will send DNA to Turkey, but they want the money first,” said a former rebel. “They will not give the DNA without the money.”
However, even if Foley’s family is interested in buying his remains, the US government could intervene and stop the deal from taking place.
Before the journalist’s murder, the family had expressed interest in paying the ransom demanded by ISIS, but Foley’s mother and brother said government officials had threatened them with prosecution if they moved forward and tried to raise money.
RUSSIA TODAY | MARIA RITA
