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The Herald Scotland
07-07-2025
- The Herald Scotland
First responders share horror over July 7 atrocities
At first, she and her three colleagues were told that there was an incident at King's Cross, possibly related to a fire. But Ms Bearman said she remembers the feeling of a 'pinch' in her stomach when she realised the situation was much more sinister. Anna Bearman was a police constable at the time of the July 7 bombings (Family Handout/PA) She said: 'On July 7, it was a nice summer's morning and everyone was elated because we had just won the bid for the London Olympics the day before. 'We were on duty and heard that there was confusion at King's Cross and that perhaps there'd been a fire, so we made our way down to the train station. 'As we were by Euston station, we were asked to divert to Russell Square, and we were told that there were injured people fleeing both stations. 'I remember that being the moment when I thought that it wasn't a fire and it was something more sinister. It was a pinch in the stomach moment.' Ms Bearman described how the four constables in the vehicle fell silent, as it dawned on them that it was a major incident. Upon arrival, they saw dozens of people running out of Russell Square station, with many suffering from injuries. Superintendent Anna Bearman recalled the events of July 7 2005 (Metropolitan Police/PA) She said: 'There were walking wounded and a sense of hysteria and panic, but we couldn't stop and speak to them because we had to get into the tunnel to help those who couldn't walk out. 'We walked about a mile on the tracks and then we carried one person out who had lost a lower limb, as there were no stretchers, and we took them out a mile back to Russell Square.' After carrying a second injured person out and returning to the train for a third time, they were told there were no more people who needed to be rescued, and they turned to finding oxygen tanks for the injured in the makeshift triage area. Ms Bearman recalls: 'After that, the main task was directing and reassuring members of the public, trying to keep them calm in the moment. 'Later on, I saw that my trousers and my legs were absolutely blood-stained, and that was when the shock of the whole day set in. 'The 20-year anniversary is really important to remember the people who have been affected, the lives lost but also their families and loved ones.' Dr Peter Holden, a GP from Derbyshire, was 50 when the bombings took place. He was not supposed to be in London on July 7, but, in his role as deputy chairman of the BMA GP committee, he was called to a meeting with a government minister at BMA House in Tavistock Square. That was where a fourth device exploded on a bus that had been diverted after the attacks on Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square Tube stations. The number 30 double-decker bus was blown up in Tavistock Square on July 7 (PA) Dr Holden, who had received major incident training and helped dozens of people on the day, recalls: 'I realised it was really serious when the Royal London helicopter was hovering overhead for a considerable length of time. 'And then I just turned around to my colleague Mary Church, who's the chair of the committee, we heard a bang and then everything just went salmon pink. 'It was something that shook the ground. We were three floors above where the bomb on the bus went off and we looked out of the window and there was a white plume of smoke and the tree canopy had gone. 'When I got downstairs, there were people being brought in on collapsible table tops used for conferences as makeshift stretchers.' As someone with emergency care training, Dr Holden recalls directing 15 doctors and setting up a makeshift triage area . He remains proud of the effort his team made in the crisis, despite having to make difficult decisions surrounding who to prioritise in the moment. Dr Holden said: 'There was a complete range of people – there were Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, those of no particular faith. 'I think there were eight different nationalities from all over the world – medicine is really an international practice. 'But we had to leave two people who we describe as P1 expectants, those who are deeply unconscious and for whom medical care is extremely unlikely to help, and you just have to leave them with another human being so they are not on their own. 'It was the most difficult decision of my life and it still haunts me, because there's a humanity in delivering care. 'It was a terrible day, but I was thankful that I was there and could help people.'
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
I nearly died after being injected with fake Botox… doctors sent me home after mistaking key side effect
GAZING up at all the medics around her bed, Kaylie Marie Bailey realised with horror that they were fighting to save her life. Around an hour earlier she had been helped into bed at Sunderland Royal Hospital after collapsing in a toilet. Advertisement 6 Mum Kaylie Marie Bailey tells of her nightmare after terrifying reaction to a beauty jab - and the tell-tale signs you should look out for Credit: Glen Minikin 6 Kaylie Marie ended up fighting for her life at Sunderland Royal Hospital's A&E Credit: Family Handout Unknown to Kaylie she had then stopped breathing and staff had rushed to her aid. Earlier that night, the mum-of-three had lost consciousness at home after suffering a terrifying reaction to what she incorrectly believed to be an authentic Botox treatment that she had treated herself to a couple of weeks earlier. She says of waking up in hospital: 'I must have blacked out, because when I came round there were about 20 people around me and I could hear them yelling instructions to each other. There was also a tube down my throat.' Advertisement Kaylie Marie was later told a resuscitator had been used to restart her breathing. The 36-year-old was one of 28 people in County Durham injected with a batch of fake Botox that appears to have been contaminated with the lethal The product used was Toxpia, an unlicensed South Korean anti-wrinkle solution illegal to sell or supply in the UK. It was responsible for Britain's biggest botulism outbreak in 100 years and Kaylie Marie's case was among the most serious. Her life was saved by medics who resuscitated her using a manual respirator to push oxygen into her lungs. Advertisement 'Law change' Public health officials are investigating the source of the outbreak but so far Durham police have not launched an inquiry. At her home in Peterlee, a month after being injected, Kaylie Marie wears an eye patch to correct double vision, and supports her weak right arm, which she can barely lift, on her knee. Tweakment Trials - Botox 'It's disgraceful that anyone can become a Botox specialist and start injecting people without any screening and with no qualifications,' she says tearfully. 'The law needs to change to regulate the aesthetics industry, because there are people out there who are playing with people's lives.' Kaylie Marie's world was turned upside down when, on May 30, she contacted a local beautician on Facebook Messenger, asking for a Advertisement It was a decision that very nearly robbed her one-month-old son Albie and her two other children, Olly, 12, and Leo , eight, of their mum, and it has left Kaylie Marie's future health under a cloud of uncertainty. That day, she went for her Botox appointment at a hair salon in Blackhall Rocks, County Durham. She had had Botox four times before, but not for about 18 months. The salon owner was renting out a room at the back to a beautician who was visiting the area for a two-day stint. Kaylie Marie says: 'After having my little boy I wanted to give myself a makeover and feel nice again. I have always hated the frown line that creeps back on my forehead. 'I was slightly late for my appointment and felt as though the beautician was in a rush. 'I asked for three spots to be injected — the sides of my eyes, my forehead and between my eyes. Advertisement 'But as soon as she injected me, it stung and my eyes started watering. The beautician joked about it and said, 'I seem to be making everyone's eyes water today'. 'I couldn't shake it off' 'As I was about to pay my usual £150, she said 'that will be £75'. I was surprised it was so cheap and now I'm wondering whether she was charging less because she had paid less for the chemical.' 'I thought nothing of the stinging and was back in my dad's car within ten minutes.' Over the weekend, Kaylie Marie began to feel dizzy and ill and her left eye wasn't opening fully. She told herself it just needed to settle, but on the Monday, while driving Olly to a school appointment, she realised something was wrong. Advertisement 6 Kaylie Marie, pictured before being injected with fake Botox, was later told a resuscitator had been used to restart her breathing. Credit: Glen Minikin 6 Kaylie Marie was later told a resuscitator had been used to restart her breathing Credit: Glen Minikin 'There was a bus in front of me which suddenly split into two, driving side by side,' she says. 'I blinked to correct my vision, but nothing happened. I was stuck with terrible double vision and couldn't shake it off.' With three young children to look after, she felt she had no choice but to carry on, despite her partner Craig Perry, 38, expressing concern. Advertisement It was her sister Danielle, 39, who told her to seek medical help when she saw her eye drooping. It was Friday, June 6 and after securing a GP appointment, she was taken to A&E. Kaylie Marie says: 'My vision was so bad it looked like everyone in the waiting room was sitting with their twin. 'I was given morphine and a CT scan, but was sent home when a consultant diagnosed ptosis, which just means a drooping eyelid. I started to lose consciousness, to think about the children. I'm dying, I thought. 'Instinctively I knew they had got it wrong, but what could I do?' She soldiered on for another week, unaware the botulism bacterium were damaging her central nervous system. Advertisement It was a fortnight after the fake Botox injections that a correct diagnosis was finally made and she was sent to hospital by her GP. Kaylie Marie says: 'In the week since I'd last been in the hospital, news of the botulism outbreak had started to spread. The hospital had treated other women. I was told there was an anti-toxin, but it was in such short supply and so expensive it was only being given to the most urgent cases, and I didn't qualify.' As Friday, June 13 was drawing to a close, Kaylie Marie's breathing was becoming shallower and shallower, until it stopped completely. She says: 'I'd rushed to the loo where I was sick and collapsed. What to look out for... GOVERNMENT-approved organisation Save Face, which campaigns for safer cosmetic procedures, has this advice: Always visit a trained healthcare practitioner such as a doctor, nurse, dentist or a prescribing pharmacist. Avoid cheap treatments and time-limited offers – it may indicate that corners are being cut. Know the full name, credentials and contact details of the person who is treating you. Do not visit a practitioner who only operates on social media and who will not disclose this information. Arrange a consultation and don't be afraid to ask questions. Discuss your concerns and desired outcomes. Ask what products they use and what aftercare will be available. Ask to see the unopened box of product/medicine that is to be used and make a note of the brand and the LOT number (take a photo) for future reference. Don't be afraid to walk away if you do not feel comfortable. 'I was helped back into bed, but I could feel myself getting weaker and breathing was becoming a struggle. I started to lose consciousness and began to think about Craig and the children. 'I'm dying,' I thought.' Advertisement Kaylie Marie was later moved to intensive care, where she was eventually given the anti-toxin. She remained in hospital for three more days before being discharged. 'Make people think' Amanda Healy, County Durham Director of Public Health, said: 'We are working closely with colleagues at United Kingdom Health Security Agency to investigate the cause of these adverse reactions. 'I would encourage anyone who has recently undertaken an aesthetic procedure and is experiencing any of the symptoms listed to contact NHS 111 or, if it feels life-threatening, go to A&E.' A spokesperson for Sunderland Royal Hospital said: 'When the patient was discharged following her first attendance, she was advised to visit her GP if her condition worsened. It was explained her symptoms were likely to be related to botox, which can resolve without specific treatment. 'As soon as there were regional communications about this issue, actions were taken quickly and staff were made aware. Advice was sought when she was admitted later in June.' Advertisement Kaylie Marie says: 'I took legal advice as soon as I was well enough. 'It was soon found that the beautician doesn't have insurance as she claimed so I'm unlikely to get meaningful compensation. 'She apologised and said there was a problem with the product on a nationwide level.' Kaylie Marie is yet to discover what lasting damage the botulism may have done. She says: 'I'm stuck in the house with double vision, weakness in my arms and doctors are unable to say when or if I'll fully recover. Advertisement 'These injections have become part of everyday life, but I hope that this will make people think very carefully about who they go to — or whether to go at all.' 6 The mum-of-three had lost consciousness at home after suffering a terrifying reaction to a Botox treatment two weeks earlier Credit: Glen Minikin 6 Kaylie Marie was later moved to intensive care, where she was eventually given the anti-toxin Credit: Glen Minikin A spokesperson for Sunderland Royal Hospital said: "When the patient was discharged following her first attendance, she was advised to visit her GP if her condition worsened, or did not improve after a few weeks, for a referral to an eye specialist. "It was explained her symptoms were likely to be related to botox, which can resolve without requiring specific treatment over time. Advertisement "Advice was sought when she was admitted later in June and treated in line with guidance. "Botulinum toxicity is a very rare condition. It is not seen by the majority of doctors during their careers. "As soon as there were regional communications about this issue, actions were taken quickly and staff were made aware in case patients presented. "Clear ways to manage any patients who needed treatment were set out. This included seeking specialist advice on the antitoxin used as a treatment."
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I was days away from being paralysed after blaming back pain on being pregnant – a killer disease was eating my spine
"I thought, I'm just too young. I've not had enough time with my son," Sheema tells Sun Health - as she shares grave warning to all new mums RED FLAG I was days away from being paralysed after blaming back pain on being pregnant – a killer disease was eating my spine Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHEEMA Patel was just weeks into motherhood when agonising back pain left her screaming in the street. Doctors told the now 42-year-old from Harlow, Essex it was sciatica, but the truth was far worse: an incurable disease was eating holes in her spine. 4 Sheema Patel, now 42, developed back pain while pregnant with her son Mason Credit: Family Handout / Myeloma UK 4 Her symptoms left her in agony Credit: Family Handout / Myeloma UK By the time the disease was diagnosed as cancer, Sheema, who had just given birth to son Mason two months before, was told she was only three to four days away from being paralysed. She tells Sun Health: 'I thought, I'm just too young. I've not had enough time with my son. 'The message that was delivered made me feel I only had weeks to live.' Sheema, who works in HR, had first felt something was wrong when her back cracked while she was making her bed in April 2023, aged 40. It immediately started to hurt, but she put the pain down to her pregnancy. As the pain worsened, she went to the hospital, where she was given a low dose of morphine. She says: 'My whole body went into a kind of spasm. 'But they couldn't do much because I was pregnant, so I decided to leave the hospital.' After giving birth on July 30, her symptoms worsened. Three weeks later, she started experiencing severe leg pain. At this point, her pain was dismissed as sciatica - an irritated nerve - and the discomfort of post-partum recovery. What is myeloma? Her GP prescribed codeine, and she tried acupuncture, but nothing helped. Then one day in late September, she was forced to cut short a walk near her house. 'I was three houses down and screaming in pain,' she recalls. 'My husband had to carry me, push the baby and walk the dog home. It was really bad.' 4 Scans revealed she had cancer that had left holes in her back Credit: Family Handout / Myeloma UK A few days later, in late September, Sheema saw a new GP at her practice. The doctor suspected deep vein thrombosis, when a blood clot gets stuck in a vein, and sent her to A&E for more tests. After a series of scans and some back and forth, Sheema was told in October that she had lesions - holes in her spine, ribs and sternum - caused by myeloma, an incurable blood cancer that occurs in the bone marrow. The disease affects around 33,000 people in the UK. 'Don't ignore pain' She says: 'I was an odd case because I wasn't over 60, or a man, and I didn't fit the criteria for myeloma. 'But nobody should go through so much pain. It took months to be diagnosed, as it was just put down to sciatic pain.' She adds: 'My advice would be, don't ignore pain and keep pushing. Nothing was showing up in my bloods. "Back pain shouldn't go on for months, even if you're pregnant or have a new baby. "Ask for some X-rays or an MRI. You don't think you're going to get cancer at 40, but cancer doesn't discriminate.' Dr Sophie Castell, chief executive at Myeloma UK, the blood cancer charity, says: 'Myeloma has one of the longest times to diagnosis of any cancer. "One of the biggest barriers remains identifying and piecing together the symptoms quickly and before too much damage is done. "Myeloma symptoms, back pain, fatigue, infections, are often vague and can be mistaken for ageing or minor conditions." This is partly because, unlike many cancers, myeloma doesn't form lumps or tumours. Instead, it attacks the bone marrow, the spongy material inside bones such as the spine, pelvis, ribs, and long bones, causing lesions that weaken bones and can lead to fractures. 'I thought was going to die there and then' Over a third of patients see their GP at least three times before diagnosis, and a quarter wait more than 10 months. Sheema recalls her diagnosis: 'I was upset. It was like I was going to die there and then. 'They didn't explain anything. You just don't want to believe it. It didn't make sense. 'The only thing I kept thinking about was that I wanted to take my son to Disneyland.' 4 Sheema is now in remission, though she knows the cancer is incurable Credit: Family Handout / Myeloma UK She sought a second opinion privately, where she was told the damage was so severe that any pressure could leave her paralysed. 'He confirmed that I needed to remain bedbound as any pressure to my spine was going to result in me being paralysed,' she says. 'It took a few days to process," she adds. "My mum had to move in with us because I wasn't able to do anything for my baby. The 10 red flag symptoms of myeloma Myeloma is an incurable blood cancer that occurs in the bone marrow. Despite being the third most common type of blood cancer, myeloma is difficult to detect as symptoms are often linked to general ageing or minor conditions. While it is incurable, myeloma is treatable in the majority of cases. Treatment can lead to periods of remission but the cancer will inevitably come back. Symptoms of myeloma: Persistent or unexplained pain for more than four to six weeks, particularly in the back or ribs Tiredness that doesn't improve with rest (fatigue) Frequent or hard-to-clear infections Easily broken bones or unexpected fractures Experiencing either frequent urination or minimal to no urination Swollen legs or abdomen Nosebleeds or unexplained bleeding or bruising Unexplained weight loss Numbness in the feet, hands, or legs Unexplained shortness of breath Source: Myeloma UK 'I couldn't even carry him. It was awful.' In March 2024, following her fourth round of chemotherapy, one of Sheema's spinal discs collapsed. Living with incurable cancer She required urgent surgery to stabilise her back, and in May, she underwent a stem cell transplant. She says: 'It was difficult. 'I feel like I missed out on the experience of being a new mum. "My son became very close to my mum because I wasn't able to carry him or care for him as I wanted to. 'But we've become much closer now, and we share a strong bond. I do everything I can for him now, taking him to soft play, to the zoo, and more.' Sheema is now in remission, though she knows the cancer is incurable. She adds: 'I know myeloma isn't curable and that it will likely return, but I'm a positive person. 'I'm focused on moving forward, going on holidays, taking my son to Disneyland when he's three or four, and building lasting memories. I'm incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive family. 'Mason and my husband are what keep me going.' If you're worried you might have myeloma, it can be hard to explain vague symptoms in a way that gets taken seriously. To help with this, Myeloma UK has created a simple Symptom Translator, a downloadable guide that puts common symptoms into medical language your GP will understand. To find out more about Myeloma UK, visit
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Our son saved pals by throwing back 7 Hamas grenades before 8th killed him…but he left us final heartbreaking message
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE parents of a British-Israeli soldier who sacrificed his life in the October 7 atrocity found a heartbreaking final message in his unreleased music. Brave Aner Shapira, 22, heroically threw back seven live grenades hurled into a bomb shelter by callous Hamas fighters in a bid to save his friends. 7 Aner Shapira, right, with dad Moshe Credit: Family Handout 7 Brave Aner positioned himself in the doorway of the shelter to throw grenades out Credit: Family Handout 7 Shocking footage showed Hamas terrorists repeatedly hurling grenades into the shelter Credit: X/Israel 7 Aner, front left, with his siblings and parents Credit: Family Handout Heart-stopping footage showed the off-duty soldier, dressed in a t-shirt and sandals, lobbing grenades out of the shelter he and 26 terrified others were hiding in. Tragically, the eighth device exploded and killed the fearless off-duty soldier. His resilient parents, dad Moshe and mum Shira, said they were not surprised by his courageous act. They first heard about their son's heroics from two people who survived the barbaric October 7 attack thanks to Aner. Proud dad Moshe said: "We got a phone call from a girl, a survivor, and said said 'I want to tell you, due to Aner, I'm alive. Your son is a hero'. "When the videos of the grenades came out and went viral, people told us it's amazing what he did. "But nobody [his friends, family, colleagues] was surprised. "Since he was a small child, it was obvious that was his spirit." Shira added: "He always took a stand. When he saw something was not right, he would come and feel like it was his own business to make it better. "He acted like that, and he also wrote about it." Israeli military says it began extensive ground operations in northern and southern Gaza Keen pianist Aner, who grew up in the quiet south Jerusalem neighbourhood of Talpiot, fell in love with music at an early age. Aner, the eldest of seven children, later explored rap and hip-hop, often singing about social justice and unity. After his death, his parents found a catalogue of music that was published as an album - Looking for Love - to mark what would have been his 24th birthday. In one song, they found a poignant final message from the IDF Staff Sergeant. Moshe said: "Whenever people ask us about Aner, they want us to tell them about the last half an hour of his life, the battle, the shelter, what happened with the grenades. "But we insist on looking at his whole life." Shira added: "He found the best way for him to combine his love for music and his love of his principals, his values, his composing, singing and recording his music. "We have more than 60 songs that he left expressing his values and his way of life, and he wanted to publish his album, but he didn't have the chance. 7 An album of Aner's music has been released to mark what would have been his 24th birthday Credit: Family Handout 7 Harrowing scenes showed hundreds fleeing the Nova music festival Credit: Twitter Gaza offensive puts hostages 'in danger' by Katie Davis, Chief Foreign Reporter (Digital), in Paris ISRAEL'S new offensive in Gaza hinders bringing the remaining hostages home and puts them in "immediate danger", a former diplomat has warned. Ex-Israeli ambassador Daniel Shek questioned the point of the latest ground operation against Hamas as he insisted the military is now "going around in circles". Earlier this year, there was a glimmer of hope as both the terror group and Israel laid down their arms and 33 hostages - 25 alive - were released. But Shek said the three-phase plan failed to reach its second phase as Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition partners vowed they would leave if it did - collapsing the government. Now Israel risks sanctions from the UK and France after launching a renewed ground offensive just after Donald Trump left the region without fixing a ceasefire deal. Speaking exclusively to The Sun in Paris, Shek warned the fresh operation - dubbed Gideon's Chariots - has a "two-fold danger" for those still captive. His call for the Israeli government to prioritise returning the hostages through diplomatic means before crushing Hamas was echoed by Shoshan Haran, who was kidnapped by terrorists. READ MORE HERE "So we released it for his birthday. "In one of his songs, he's saying 'if something happens to me, if I'm dead, publish my album'." Talented Aner was enjoying the Nova music festival in southern Israel with a close group of friends when it was stormed by gun-toting Hamas terrorists. As rocket fire rang out, Aner - the grandson of the late Israeli lawmaker Haim Moshe Shapira - and his pals rushed to a roadside bomb shelter next to kibbutz Re'im. Aner bravely positioned himself in the doorway to protect the other 26 hiding inside as brutal fighters bombarded the shelter with grenades. He throw them out one by one before the eighth killed him. Of those inside, 16 were murdered and four others were kidnapped by merciless Hamas militants. The four hostages taken were Aner's best friend Hersh Goldberg-Polin who lost his arm in the attack before being murdered in Gaza. Eliya Cohen and Or Levy have been released, while another victim, Eynav, was killed. 7
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Israeli embassy gunman Elias Rodriguez faces death penalty after ‘firing 21 shots & reloading as victims crawled away'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE man suspected of shooting dead two Israeli embassy officials in Washington fired 21 shots and reloaded as his wounded victims crawled away, according to court documents. Elias Rodriguez, 31, appeared in court yesterday charged with murder - and could face the death penalty if convicted. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 The chilling moment suspected Israeli embassy shooter Elias Rodriguez screams 'free Palestine' after gunning down a young couple Credit: X/PhoenixTV 9 Israeli embassy victimsYaron Lischinsky Sarah Milgrim Credit: Family Handout 9 Mourners lights candles during a vigil outside of the White House to remember the pair Credit: Getty 9 The Chicago native was caught on camera unloading several rounds into Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, after pacing outside the Capital Jewish Museum, according to the arrest affidavit. The pair collapsed after being shot but the gunman continued his onslaught, the document says. Footage shows him looming over the couple, already ragged by bullets, and firing at them again, charging documents show. Rodriguez allegedly then pursued Milgrim as she tried to escape and finished her off. read more on the shooting 'SHOOTER' CHARGED Israeli embassy 'gunman' charged with murder after 'shooting dead' couple He was seen reloading his weapon before again opening fire at the desperate woman. Rodriguez unloaded at least 21 shots during the cold-blooded slaughter, according to police sources, using a high-end German-design H&K 9mm pistol, reports the Post. It's unclear how many times each victim was shot. Footage shows Rodriguez shouting "free Palestine" as he is hauled out of the Capital Jewish Museum in handcuffs. He had been ushered inside alongside civilians in the confusion following the shooting. The suspect appeared in federal court in Washington on Thursday facing charges of murder of foreign officials - while prosecutors say additional charges are likely. Israeli embassy worker couple shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington DC by gunman chanting 'Free Palestine' He was not handcuffed and nodded along while the judge read him the charges, the MailOnline has reported. Interim US Attorney for the District of Washington Jeanine Pirro, who is leading the prosecution, has said it is "far too early" to say if the death penalty will be sought. However, she added that this is a "death penalty eligible case". Heartbreaking details about the victims have emerged in the wake of the tragedy. 9 The couple were about to visit Jerusalem, where Lischinsky planned to propose Credit: AP 9 A court sketch of Rodriguez appearing to hear his charges Credit: Reuters 9 Emergency workers outside the museum just after the shooting Credit: EPA The pair were reportedly madly in love, and Lischinsky had secretly bought an engagement ring just days earlier. He had planned to propose on a vacation to Jerusalem, where they planned to travel on Sunday to see Lischinsky's family who live there. She never found out that her boyfriend of a year and a half was planning to propose. Milgrim and Lischinsky, who were both Jewish, were working for the Israeli Embassy when they were killed. He helped plan missions for Jewish people in America, and Lischinsky was a research assistant. Milgrim's heartbroken parents have opened up about their love for Lischinsky as they described him as an "incredible" man who was devoted to their daughter. 9 Another view of the candlelight vigil outside the White House Credit: AFP 9 Messages of grief laid to remember the couple Credit: Alamy "He was very much like Sarah: passionate, extremely intelligent, dedicated to what he does, always on the cause of what's right," her dad Robert told the New York Times. Tal Naim Cohen, a spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy, mourned the loss of the couple and described seeing their affection for one another just hours before their deaths. "Yaron and Sarah, words cannot begin to describe the heartbreak and sorrow," she wrote on X. "Just this morning, we were still laughing together by the coffee corner - and now, all that remains is a picture. "Instead of walking you down the aisle, we are walking with you to your graves. What an unbearable loss." In a statement released by the Embassy, the two were described as being in the "prime of their lives." "The entire embassy staff is heartbroken and devastated by their murder," the statement said. "No words can express the depth of our grief and horror at this devastating loss. Our hearts are with their families, and the embassy will be by their side during this terrible time."
