Clinton slams brutal murder

WASHINGTON - Secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton has assailed "the absolute barbarity" displayed by terrorists and criminals around the world.

Clinton told ABC television that the US government was doing everything possible to help the family of David Hartley, an American tourist who was reportedly murdered on a Texas-Mexico border lake.

Clinton, travelling in Europe, said "the beheaded body of the brave Mexican investigator that just showed up shows what we're dealing with".

Hartley hasn't been seen since September 30. His wife, Tiffany, said pirates on Falcon Lake opened fire on them from speedboats while they were returning from Mexico to the US on Jet Skis but she managed to flee

Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.