Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Young, patriotic and bullied to death

He etched in biro on his upper arm: "Mother forgive me. I am afraid." His headless body was found on a railway track near the base, along with the letters, which are now evidence in an investigation. Olga was informed of his death by the army in a 20-word letter the next day.

Full story:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,1537337,00.html