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BBC names Islamic State's 'Jihadi John,' suspect in beheadings

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Feb 26, 2015

The BBC has named "Jihadi John," a member of the Islamic State who is believed to be involved in the beheadings of hostages.

According to the BBC, the militant's name is Mohammed Emwazi, a 20-something British man born in Kuwait.

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The masked "Jihadi John" was reportedly seen in the execution videos of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff; American hostage Peter Kassig; and British hostages David Haines and Alan Henning.

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