Shot To Death on September 11th - Was It A Hate Crime? - The Story of Henryk Siwiak (9/11 Cold Case)

On one of the darkest days in our history, a man by the name of Henryk Siwiak made his way to a new job in Brooklyn New York. He never made it there and instead lost his life. He was the one and only recorded homicide in NYC on 9/11. The only question is, who did this...and why? Rest in Peace Henryk Siwiak.

[@katemaloney4296]

I wish I knew of a way to send Henryk's family some flowers. He deserves to be remembered and never forgotten. God rest his soul.😢

[@mateuszmazurek7991]

Thank you very much. Americans have really big hearts! I wish you all the best! Let us never again witness such horrendous actions like those on September 11... P.S. I'm not family, just from his home country. But I believe his children and wife would be happy with all the kind words here, hope they will respond to those videos one day!

[@KIMetal]

I feel really badly for this man and his family. 9/11 was an insane day in NYC’s history. I remember first responders being called from all over the tri-state to help out because the destruction was that big. First responders from all five boroughs, Long Island, Staten Island, NJ and CT were in lower Manhattan trying to rescue people and find bodies. It’s a shame that Henryk might never receive justice due to the lack of resources. I hope that his killer either comes forward or slip up and get turned in.

[@jalvarez8204]

NJ nd CT get recognition but the Westchester County, Rockland nd other NY counties that border NY nd NJ don't get recognized for their manpower contribution but they where DEFINITELY THERE as well.For the record.

[@KIMetal]

@@jalvarez8204 they are covered in the “tri-state.”

[@liz2880]

@@jalvarez8204 yeah, nyc also sends manpower help whenever there is a a need in some other states or even countries and it’s not for recognition. But yes, thanks to all that helped they might be paying today with health problems 😢

[@THEbeetrootsoup]

they are probably thinking nothing is going to happen to them. and they are right. the case of Henryk Siwiak will never be solved. The city will only look towards what happened to the towers and nothing else. With each year passing it's less and less likely for him and his family to rest either on a bed or six feet underground peacefully because they know that the man that killed them, their father or their husband was stuck to rot in a jailcell for their remaining days

[@mariaslavinski1588]

Pa. did as well all of Northeast came in immediately all volunteers gave their time for months between hospitals and finding bodies through the rubble all 1st responders were truly the heroes and how our country came together as Americans than the war broke out it's truly a time for us all to come together 🙏❤️

[@dymond66]

I was a teacher in the Bronx that day. The father of one of my students was mugged and killed on Sept 12, leaving four kids under 10 without a father. Crime in NY just kept on going. Whenever I hear about 9/11, that’s what I think of first

[@kariay50]

💔🙏🏻

[@daniellemoore4597]

🤲🏽

[@vsmokethon]

My neighbor worked in the towers and was late that day getting there and that pretty much saved her life cause she worked on the high floors. I remember watching the buildings smoking through my binoculars seeing things floating down thinking it was windows falling out but later on finding out it was people jumping. It haunts me till this day . My mind never been the same ..a matter of fact the world has not either !

[@EvilIntentions]

I feel you on that. I was in high school, senior year at Washington Irving high school. When the towers hit my school was used as a fall out shelter because it was close by. Me and my friend refused to stay in the building and left out the back. Stood on the corner near Irving plaza. There was a bar with open ceiling to floor windows and they had the TV playing the news. Normally we would either take the N or R train from union to times Square and Transfer to take the 1 train Uptown. Other times we would just walk to 6th Ave and take the 2 straight to 96th. No trains were in service but we walked toward sixth Avenue anyway so we could turn and walk Uptown. When you turned back to look downtown, 6th Avenue is known to have that crazy view of the towers. It's still like that now with the new tower. But on that day it just looked like the earth was swallowing everything up. I just put on my Discman and kept walking Uptown. Refused to look back. It was a long, eerie and quiet walk to 103rd where my team was. Never been so happy to link with my friends. What a terrible day. My bot was freaked and went his own route. Can't even blame em.

[@vsmokethon]

@@EvilIntentions also it wasn’t no cops in my hood when 911 happen and that day it was so quiet. Everyone was in disbelief. I don’t live to far from where that happen to the guy. I don’t even remember any murders happening that day in the stuy

[@EvilIntentions]

Yeah man sh*t was a real weird moment. It was totally overlooked since everyone was downtown. Its the one event where I'm like "I get it" because literally every last should involved in law enforcement was in someway down there or affected. What a terrible situation.

[@vsmokethon]

You about to have more subs. I just sent your video out and posted it on my ig . Great content and your the new Morgan freeman voice lol

[@EvilIntentions]

Haha yoo thank you for that I appreciate the love!!

[@MaryMarisen]

Rest in peace Henryk 🙏🏽 Prayers and condolences to his family and all the other families who haven't gotten any closure YET. May all the evil deeds be uncovered and punished 🙏🏽

[@kariay50]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@stephcarlofc]

I only discovered your channel only two days ago, and it's already one of my favorite KZbin channels ever. The way you show respect for the victims and the way you present your videos is professional and respectable. Plus that hoodie of Toussaint L'Overtoure, 👊🏽👊🏽!! He was a real true warrior!! One of the greatest humans ever!!

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

Toussaint L'Overtoture helped free all those enslaved people...and the his pals almost immediately enserfed them. They weren't property anymore; they were just an inseparable part of landed property. They _had_ to stay there and work for their new lords. It's totally different, you see. Abraham Lincoln 👊🏻👊🏻 makes the leaders of the Haitain Revolution look like the Bolsheviks by comparison. The Haitian Revolution wasn't the only successful slave revolt in history either. The Mamluks took over in Egypt in the 13th century and ruled until the Ottoman Turks rolled into town in 1517. We don't talk about that though because those millions of enslaved white people in the Middle East and North Africa don't make race-baiter's dicks twitch. There's a reasons the words "Slav" and "slave" are so similar after all

[@itzyaboiis7303]

I was 14 years old in chicago watching everything unfold on tv, the crazy thing is I was thinking about all the other crimes I know was taking place at the time, but everyone was focused on the towers and planes! Your good at what you do and I appreciate all your videos

[@olgarsmith7441]

That makes a lot of sense because although New York came together on 9/11, it was also a day of anger. So him being who he was would have been an ignorant reason for his demise by a person who didn't care if he was a citizen or not.

[@chuperez9355]

Definitely makes sense.

[@kariay50]

Never heard of this murder until coming upon your video. Heartbreaking how he was murdered and his crime remains unsolved 😢. May Henryk rest in peace🙏🏻 and may his family be able to have closure. Thank you for sharing.

[@Tdejesus000]

I am so glad that you covered this story. My heart breaks for his family because it seems like they’ll never get justice. It’s always kind of funny to me the coincidence of the days events and this murder. Once again, you’re the best for bringing this to light.

[@sweetbecky1000]

No one will forget that day for sure. I was in my deep sleep from coming home like around 4 am. My mom actually was waking me and telling me about the twin tower that was hit by a plane. But I took it lightly because as she is explaining in Spanish it did not hit me. So I said “mom I will watch it later. But she had her radio loud enough that I can listen to the news. So I get up and turn the tv on and I see the north tower was hit live on tv. And as I am watching the news I see the next plain and I froze. I scream “mom this is on purpose oh my God.”I could literally step outside and view what was going on cause we-lived across the Hudson but I did not I was stuck on the screen. May all that perished that day continue RIP. New York City is ruthless, some areas you have to be more vigilant. You cannot portray yourself as an outsider or tourist per say. And you must carry an attitude on your demeanor if not you will be targeted in a heart beat. May Henryk Siwiac RIP

[@schao2156]

My heart breaks for him every time I read about his story. I hope he finds justice and peace one day.

[@michellemcgill9328]

One of the nurses I worked with lost her Husband that day I remember the TV being on in our waiting room and seeing what happened I’ll never ever forget her reaction, trying to reassure her. Just horrific. I often wondered about other crimes that day. Thank you for telling this man’s story. I hope someone comes forward and helps his family.

[@cindygraham3660]

I am so proud of how you tell these stories is unbelievable that was a very good story that nobody will ever know but I'm glad you spoke on it and God bless you and God bless the family

[@Iamyl4]

I’m a native New Yorker, I grew up right on the border of queens and Nassau county, so I can never forget this day. My baby sister was born on 9/11/01 at 1:19 pm while this was all going down around us. Where I lived you could see the smoke rising up in the sky. Despite all that I never heard of this case until now at 32 years old. It was unfortunate this happened on this day while so many were focused on the tragedy at hand.

[@kinggadm1234]

RIP to Henryk. Just an immigrant looking for an opportunity. I tell people how bad this area used to be and many don’t believe me. Senseless.

[@dont_harsh_my_mellow]

All I know is this man's killer deserves karmic retribution. I hope that whatever has happened his killer meets a worse fate.

[@camillagainey]

OMG 😢 I've Never Heard Of This Case. Thank You.

[@EvilIntentions]

Thank you for watching! Really appreciate the support!

[@alexterry4259]

@@EvilIntentions did u make it to school late that day????did u watch the football game?? NY giants at Denver.that game made the news come on late. 11:00 news came on at 12:30. People staying up to see that game saved a lot of lives. wish it could have saved a whole lot more😥

[@phatchick820]

I never knew this story...Thank you

[@mariis1081]

RIP Henryk. You didn’t deserve that.

[@VinceHere98]

I really feel as though this man’s murder will never be solved. As much as I hate to say it, it feels as though his killer is pretty much long gone, and had most likely fled NYC sometime shortly after the attacks. If anything, the small police presence at the crime scene due to the terrorist attacks earlier that horrible day gave the killer an opportunity to flee the city, never to return again. I guess if 9/11 was prevented, then maybe Siwiak’s killer would’ve been in prison by now. But sadly, nothing can be done to change the past. The killer may never face justice, and Siwiak’s family will never get the justice they deserve, and I truly feel bad for them. I guess that’s another reason why 9/11 should’ve been prevented, among a long, LONG list of reasons why it should’ve never taken place. Rest in Peace, Henryk Siwiak.

[@EvilIntentions]

Maybe you're right. But have to keep Joel alive. A lot crazier has happened.

[@ginacampbell8766]

A lot of people from other countries come here and quickly realize everything is not peaches and roses. But on the flip side of the coin a lot are here and allowed to peacefully hate Americans and only associate with those in their own communities. I'm sure he had a promising future waiting ahead for him and his family .

[@mariaaguilar2686]

Oh my gosh. I had never heard of this case. Sadly, 9/11 brings only one thing to mind. So sad for this poor man. I hope he gets justice someday. Someone knows something from that day. I hope they speak up. Thank you, thank you for bringing this case to our attention! ❤

[@Okki76]

How heartbreaking...Rest Easy and Fly High Henryk...He was a true family man...

[@ruthrosado8437]

This is still heartbreaking nerve wracking. My heart goes out to all the family and friends who lost loved ones in the catastrophic attack.

[@elliannalegakis]

Two very different but equally egregious senses of terror befell that family that day. Hopefully this can finally get solved.

[@jordancooke5980]

Im new here. You do great work. Im from Brooklyn. Just subscribed

[@EvilIntentions]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the kind words!

[@Destinye4life]

That's why i admire you. On the most tragic day in history, you found a man who was killed in that day. Not to ever take away from the 911 tragedy, but other people died that day not due to 911...😢

[@2w0nGranTurismo]

how sad is this. the murder of a loved one overshadowed by a bigger threat at hand. yes 9/11 was a catastrophy but i cannot even imagine the pain the familys endured throughout these years. glad channels like these shed light on these tradegies. Rip To Henryk Siwiak🤲🏿💫

[@RakaMar]

I’ve been binge watching your KZbin videos all week and truly your commentary and research skills are phenomenal and on point! You should have your own show on network television that’s how good your stuff is! Maybe you can do a story on little Lisa Streinberg who ended by her father and caregiver Hedda Nussbaum in 1987, heard about it in the 90s when I was like 7 years old and it stuck with me all these years! Keep up the great work Jose you’re making a difference out here for us New Yorkers!!

[@EvilIntentions]

I have a lisa steinberg video in the works and Its going to be very different. Also a bit of info to be revealed that I'm sure many will find pretty random and surprising. Its coming. Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@queencx215]

Me too! Much respect and keep up the great research King! 💪🏾💯

[@cribbsprojects]

You're a great NY story teller... deserving of more subscribers, so I clicked.

[@rubix187]

Dope Toussaint L’Ouverture hoody! I hope one day you can cover the Kitty Genovese case from Queens.

[@dcoutlaw500]

Rest in peace Henrick

[@alyrodriguez430]

This so heartbreaking 💔

[@davidwitkopii291]

Thank you for giving a voice to these people. You have a beautiful channel. And I love how you go into the history too. Much love.

[@andrelynreyes4831]

Youre amazing!! Thank you so much for your work😔🤍🙏🏼

[@stephanietobler3770]

wow thanyou for sharing. my heart goes out to his family.

[@ArchbishopofTheSBE]

Again Thank You For Your Videos Brother Informative And Amazing

[@BasementPepperoni]

I'll always remember that morning. I was skipping school at a friends house and was just talking with my friends mom while watching the Morning News with her, which I never did in the past. I was too young and naive to think about the scale or seriousness of what was happening. It's still crazy to me that something like that happened and it was the pin that popped the bubble of late 90's early 2000's imo.

[@daveallen5747]

Another great episode.

[@KatieLee0823]

The day that shocked the USA forever we will never forget the many thousands that were lost. I was at school too smh 🤦‍♀️ thank you for sharing Henryk’s story in the midst of all the confusion 9/11 brought

[@user-yt5gx2df7b]

Absolutely love your work, love from England x

[@kymc1517]

Hands down my new favorite channel🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 love every min!

[@taniarodriguez4835]

Wowwww thank you so much I love your channel gos bless you always you really do a great job

[@brishellrodriguez]

after my mothers death 911 will always be the saddest memory I will have of nyc I spent my childhood yrs in that city and will always love that city

[@kristywilson3509]

There was also a young woman with medical training who mysteriously disappeared in a window roughly from the night before to the night of the attacks. Some think she just dove into the mix of rescue personnel and parished while doing so. There was CCTV footage capturing her the day prior to the attacks which is quite eerie as she interacts with an unknown woman.

[@EvilIntentions]

Yeah I know the story well. Nobody knows what actually happened but given her close proximity to the towers it's likely that's where she passed. There was also a lot happening in her life prior. Henryk was a random act totally unrelated to the attacks and it happened on the actual day nowhere near ground zero. So connected and at the same time not. Very strange.

[@A_S996]

Where can I read into this? Cant find any articles or videos related to your comment

[@MonaLisaFire]

First off that sweatshirt is fire Your voice and disposition is made for this and I hope that you not only keep it up but grow and get more attention and then on to way bigger things. This channel is a special one. Thank you for telling these stories and especially in the manner that you do.

[@sadladyday]

Agree about the sweatshirt

[@Deniro718]

Great work

[@jocelienjimenez9821]

Hi so sad when that day came in the Tampa bay area and i heard it on the radio and i went home. and saw the news the next day i couldn't go out to get groceries i was getting bad looks and racism was on high alert I'm Hispanic but i guess i looked to them middle Eastern. I stayed home after that for a week. Until I felt people were a little calmer but for a while i had to be aware of my surroundings. Poor guy he was a target beacuse of how he looked.may he rest in peace and may the murderer burn in Hell thankyou Millie.🕊❤🕯🥀🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍃🍂🍁🍂🍃🍃🍃

[@kinsley7777]

thank you for shining a light on Henry’s story …

[@mr.delightful7253]

congratulations you are doing a magnificent job I glad I came across your channel I moved to the city from my native and beloved boriquen in 2006 so some of your videos are new to me I really appreciate the fact that your really do your research before uploading anything it's a shame they are more people like you youtubing with something informative instead of those ridiculous cat videos or someone scratching they butt get so many views it's beyond belief still bless and keep up the great work many blessings tu amigo EDDIE

[@mishie618]

Thank you for bringing lifht on this awful case. On the most terrifying day in my 45 years on this earth, can you imagine this poor man's last moments? Unbelievably sad.

[@ryanwilliams8427]

This is a great channel brotha keep it up

[@leahnewyork]

Hey Jose, greetings from a fellow native NYer, a lot older than you. Stumbled across your channel somehow. In my unhumble opinion, you are an excellent writer, with a wonderful storytelling ability. Good luck to you in your endeavors!

[@PA_Cheddar]

i was unfortunately incarcerated in Wisconsin on 9/11/01, i moved to queens,ny in 2003. New to the channel, great work!

[@EvilIntentions]

Thank you!

[@maferdash]

I like that you are preparing your material with a lot of respect to the victims, and their families, even though they are very dark topics. I would like you to search for the case of an Indian woman who disappeared on 9/11, and nobody has heard from her anymore. She was not supposed to be, in the area of the crash, and her husband seems to be the only suspect. Everything is in the story about her case.

[@Colombianitax23]

Oh yes. Sneha Anne Phillip yes I’ve heard her story and many theories. Allegedly , the husband said she never came home on September 10 and that’s the last day she was seen and heard from. Idk how they correlate her death to 9/11 as there was no communication to her and she wasn’t seen anywhere or by anyone that day.

[@roxiejojo3758]

Every time I watch a video is hear of the day of 9/11 it’s always like experiencing that day for the first time. Never forget 😢

[@MeaganGTV_]

You know I was thinking about this the other day when reading about him. How come they didn’t honor him in that memorial garden? That would’ve been emotional, but yet touching.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

In Arizona they added the name of Balbir Singh Sodhi, a Sikh (ie not a Muslim) man, murdered in that state on September 15, 2001 as "retaliation" for the 9/11 attacks to a memorial for victims of the 9/11 attacks. They tried to remove his name but an outcry forced them to keep it. I think him being included is fitting because it shows how hateful horrible events can cause more ripples of hate and violence after the initial incident.

[@ransomdaniels8395]

As always, very well done. I wish it had never happened.

[@amymay2575]

Man, 😢 RIP He needs to be remembered too!

[@46st]

God Bless Main Man I'm sorry that happened Take Care God Bless Everyone we remember you Henrick love and respect you always Thanks for your video

[@MJ-pd9mc]

I loooooooove your sweater! Much RESPECT! 🇭🇹

[@paoayeee6549]

May his soul R.I.P 😔🙏🏼

[@drmarctagon]

Damn, I was living up there at the time and I had no idea. I was just happy to have made it home after the events that morning. RIP Mr. Siwiak.

[@amelianbina]

It was insane. Like you said everyone remembers what they were doing when I heard the tower got hit by a plane. Chaos. Thank you for the videos.

[@dstone9748]

Great video brother. Respect. D

[@EvilIntentions]

Thanks so much.

[@dstone9748]

@@EvilIntentions yessir

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

i was 11 in the 6th grade & my brother & I were late for school. As my mom, brother & i were walking to the office to sign in we see HELLA kids leaving. We kept asking whats going on but no one knew exactly what happened at that moment but The vibe that day was just pure chaos & fear, you just KNEW something catastrophic happened. They just kept saying "IDK something happened in new york i think we're under attack" which is why kids were leaving we thought it was going to happen to us. My mom took us back home too. We get home ,turn on the tv, i was talking to my brother with my back to the tv & all of a sudden the look on his face was DEVASTATION i was confused so i turn around & all I see are 2 buildings on fire then collapsing our souls left our body. From his pictures he seemed like such a sweet, gentle man 😢. i hope he gets justice, but when its all said & done you will reap everything you do in life & that killer will get his 10 fold at may he R.I.P

[@vegas9440]

New subscriber!

[@Ryan-nt1dy]

Nice Pray For Haiti hoodie... nd nice vids

[@step2far]

Rest In Peace

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

Good on you for telling this man's story! There shouldn't be anywhere that's unsafe to go in this country, there are way to many good people in this world to let the bad people take control, when that happens its only because nobody cares enough to stop them.

[@SpaceCadet_12]

Dope hoodie! 🇭🇹 🇩🇴 Represent!

[@fedoramcclaren4294]

It was a wild time for me, because i became a first time mum around that time, then not too long after giving birth, Aaliyah had passed. Then, not even given enough time to get over that news, I get a phone call about the Twin Towers. "Turn on the television"!!! my friend blurted out... I couldn't believe my eyes. New York is still affected by this unfortunate event. I had no idea about what happened with Henryk Siwiak, wow...my heart goes out to hos family and loved ones... Thank you for covering stories many may not be familiar about...it is highly appreciated.

[@justinekyle5453]

I am in Scotland and remember my mum calling to tell me to put the news on because a plane hit the trade centre. I remember the horror of watching the second plane hit. It was the silence of the news, they didn't know what to say. It really did change the world

[@KristinaM3]

Is there a way to reach out to his family to send flowers?

[@donnajustbeingreal6607]

So sad. 🙏🏻

[@zonkerd7]

Sad story but a Very Nice Tribute 👍🏻 I never knew? Now I even know his name 👍🏻

[@williepearl278]

I also was at school when this happened. I was a freshman in high school and I remember waking past our library and seeing dozens of people crowded around a small television. It just didn’t feel real and I was having a hard time trying to wrap my mind around it.

[@BeamieUpScot]

🤦🏼‍♀️ how terrible. Such a lovely man-

[@lisaj.j.2999]

How crazy is that? Escape death only to die a different way that same day. Rip

[@whorriblethoughts_5788]

Final destination.

[@adleiameir8147]

Just Subscribed...💕🇲🇾

[@MeditatenRelax]

I was in class too..Bushwick High ..someone shouted that WTC on fire. That day was sad😢

[@joelhague5515]

Terrible story, terrible day. As soon as you said "Nostrand Av," I thought "Bedford/Nostrand Av, G train, nope, don't get off there at night alone, unless youre from there, not a good spot back then, no idea what it's like now." Used to take G at Classon Av (lived at 574 Myrtle, building isn't there anymore) to Broadway for work (101 Walton St, IS 318) or up to Metropolitan, sometimes cross over to take L (Lorimer) to Manhattan. Moved to 574 Myrtle on August 25, 2001. Been following your channel for a while, definitely enjoy it.

[@Love-pd8lz]

This is soo sad 😢

[@preciousshortie]

this is so sad and unfortunate!

[@8213apice]

I was 5 years a old and in first grade. We were sitting down writing about animals. I wrote about rhinos. An announcement came on the loud speaker that they’re was an immediate dismissal. When I came out the building, parents was going crazy and helicopters all over the school. I remember like it was yesterday. We was rushed out of school.

[@rosario204100]

My deepest sympathies and condolences 💐 RIP

[@bigepurtoricanpapi3103]

Wow🙏 so sad

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

Sneha Phillips was a similar case. She was seen the night before 9/11 but disappeared on the actual day. Some say she went into the buildings to help since she was a medical professional. Just a weird case

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

I've never heard of this case

[@Animalfarm6cats]

On 9/11/2001, I was in the gym with my children, at work. We all thought it was a accident. Until the second plane hit. I have burnt papers from Merrill Lynch, and other companies from the World Trade Center. I live in Brooklyn, NY. All the white and black soot was all over our neighborhood and cars. We will never forget.

[@rosario204100]

So very sad God bless your family 💐💐💐

[@jacquelinegross9705]

This is so heartbreaking and heartless to hear that he was murdered and him not being mentioned on 9/11 🙌👑🕊️💔😐

[@chitracampbell2351]

So sad 😢

[@vatricegeorge]

Disgusting that someone would kill a person on 9/11. I was living in Manhattan during 9/11 and is was so sad families were suffering. I never heard of Henriek. Someineneeds to turn 4hrsekves in or report the oe4son whi did this.

[@biNoelle]

Even though I didn’t live here at this time. I was traumatized when I found out in school, Florida. They let us go home early. Not even 30 mins after. I had to walk home, because school wasn’t far. But I was so scared and kept looking at the sky. When I heard the planes in the sky I got so nervous. Even today…. And I get so nervous going to the city now…. And think about what ppl went through that day. Every time I go 😞

[@glennw7118]

I had just moved from Far Rock to Suffolk County Long Island on August 2nd. 9-11 will always be etched in my mind. I remember how beautiful and clear that day was going over Riker's Island Bridge for work. I was then assigned to go to the Queens Court Complex. Leaving Riker's not knowing that the World Trade Center would not be there on my return. One of my good friend's Mom worked for Cantor Fitzgerald and she would never see her Mom again. So much sadness. RIP Mr Siwiak.

[@TaloyaC]

How terrible to be mistaken for a terriost. May the Lord heal his family.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

I like there's something to that theory. He was wearing fatigues and despite being Polish kind of had a more swarthy look to him. I think if you saw him you'd suspect he could be Middle Eastern. Through the language barrier on top of it and I think it's possible someone wanted to be a hero by taking out one of "them". On September 15 a man named Balbir Singh Sodhi was murdered in Mesa, Arizona by a man named Frank Silva Roque in "retaliation" for the 9/11 attacks. Sodhi wasn't even a Muslim. He was a Sikh from the Punjab region. If you know the history of the Sikhs you'll know they aren't exactly being on Muslim rule. After murdering Sodhi Roque went and fired at a Lebanese-American cashier at a gas station. _Again_ he screwed up because most Lebanese people in the US are Christian, and they don't have any great affection for Muslims either. Hate murders are dumb enough but this Roque guy was too stupid to even pull one of successfully. Frank Silva Roque was convicted of murdering Sodhi and sentenced to death, later commuted to life in prison. He died behind bars last year. Just make the story even more miserable less than a year after Balbir Singh Sodhi's murder his brother, Sukhpal Singh Sodhi, was killed in San Francisco by a stray bullet from a gang shootout.

[@Aliciapaige777]

Hey Jose, I again, just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your podcast. It is definitely my favourite and I recommended to everyone.. I truly respect and admire the wonderful way you tell the stories on behalf of the victims. I also really enjoy learning about the history and different cultures of this amazing city. Please continue with your amazing work., I’m your number one fan from Australia💛💛💛

[@veronicadavila3180]

Really sad, I read the story about his senseless murder, I was totally heartbroken :(