Peter Kassig

Peter Kassig (c. 1988 – c. November 16, 2014) was an American aid worker. He was the fifth Western hostage killed by Islamic State (IS).^[2] Kassig was captured near Deir Ezzour, Syria.^[3] He was on his way to deliver medical supplies and food to poor Syrians.^[4]

Peter Kassig
Born	c. 1988 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.[1]
Disappeared	October 1, 2013 near Deir Ezzour, Syria
Died	c November 16, 2014 (aged 26)
Cause of death	Decapitation
Nationality	American
Occupation	Aid worker

On November 16, 2014, IS posted a video showing Jihadi John standing over a severed head but no beheading act. The White House confirmed the person killed was Kassig.^[5] Kassig was 26 years old.^[5]