MH17 -- Russian Separatists accused of Stealing from the Dead After the crash, investigators were unable to get to the site quickly and rope it off to preserve evidence. This allowed armed separatists and locals to essentially raid the scene. Suitcases were removed from the wreckage and pillaged. The coldhearted looters stole a variety of personal possessions, but left behind some apparent undesirables: a Minnie Mouse lunchbox, a Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal, family photographs, and intact passports. As for what they took, wallets and credit cards were a favorite. A photojournalist at the scene said, There isnt a single cellphone, wallet with money or camera to be found in any handbag or on the bodies. Its like they all mysteriously disappeared overnight. thewire/global/2014/07/flight-mh17-crash-site-has-been-heavily-looted/374707/
Posted on: Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:53:04 +0000