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Watching from the gallery were several detectives from the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division and Halem’s sister, who wiped tears from her eyes as the sentence was read aloud.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Some were wiping away tears before they even walked into the room.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Wielding her phone and charger, Rachida Mamakh, 48, eyes red from tears, questioned every returnee for news of her 23-year-old son Zouhair.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

When she finally arrived at the airport and checked in for her flight, she burst into tears.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

“Empty, empty!” she choked at last through her tears.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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