victim
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The woman's youngest daughter, Luriyanti Putri, told investigators the alleged victim had reported receiving a delivery of chicken satay from an unknown person the day before her body was discovered.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, the victim was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
On the other hand, he said, “insurance companies have not historically been great investors,” and “if you’re a hurricane victim and you need a place to sleep tomorrow, you need the cash right now.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
In one case, a victim requested a review of the decision to take no action.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Yet the devilry is in the details, and as I delved deeper, I discovered that the money in dispute was connected to another victim of the Reign of Terror, George Bigheart.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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