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11. Police: 'He killed for the sake of killing'May 26, 2009 By ABE SELIG Jerusalem Post - Israel
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24. Eight family members beheaded in Bihar revenge killing Wed Feb 11, 2009 Reuters
25. "Victim's family sues suspect in honor killing" By Scott Smith January 24, 2009