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American Mormons killed in Mexico after 'Crossing the Line'
Jul 12 2009, Oscar

Benjamin LeBaron, 31, and Luis Widmar, 29, American Mormons, were laid to rest in a funeral which included both heavy law enforcement and military presence as well as several government officials. The two men were shot to death Tuesday by gunmen...

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