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hijacker

[hahy-jak-er] / ˈhaɪˌdʒæk ər /


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The hijacker Wilfried Boese “blanched” when a hostage displayed a concentration-camp tattoo and said Boese’s treatment of women, children and the elderly showed nothing had changed in Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Briggs' confession caught the attention of Ron Carlson, who previously met Briggs at a party and later convinced investigators that Briggs was the hijacker in question.

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2022

When the administrator could not stop the display or eject the intruder, she ended the meeting and asked participants to rejoin — only for the hijacker to again take control.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Himmelsbach had very little doubt about who this hijacker was.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2022

"There were flyers all over the city saying I am the 20th hijacker that didn't make it to the airplanes," the Bengali American said.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2021




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