Investigators Couldn't Figure Out How This Plane Crashed, Until They Checked Her Handbag

Michael Thexton

One man, Michael Thexton, was brought to the front of the plane. The UK citizen knelt before his captors. They gave him water and said that they did not want to hurt him. They complained about the Americans and Israeli people asked Thexton a few more questions about his life and career before finally ordering him back to his seat. The hostages were held into the night...

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