Journalists Killed in 2001 - Motive Confirmed: William Biggart
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Date:
January 2002
freelance
September 11, 2001, in New York City, USA
Biggart, a freelance news photographer, was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The journalist's body was found on September 15 in the rubble at Ground Zero, near the bodies of several firefighters. Biggart had rushed to the scene with his camera shortly after hearing about the attacks.
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| Job: | Photographer |
| Beats Covered: | Crime |
| Gender: | Male |
| Local or Foreign: | Foreign |
| Freelance: | Yes |
| Type of Death: | Dangerous Assignment |
| Suspected Source of Fire: | Political Group |
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