BP Names Final Victim of In Amenas Attack

BP confirmed in London Tuesday the identity of the fourth of its employees who were killed in the terrorist attack on the In Amenas gas plant in southeastern Algeria in mid-January.

Stephen Green, who was from Fleet, England, was an HSSE specialist, who had more than 23 years of experience working on major international projects.

The announcement means that BP has now confirmed the identities of all four of its employees who were unaccounted for after the attack. Sebastian John, Carlos Estrada and Gordon Rowan were also among the 40 people at In Amenas who were killed.

"These men were murdered while carrying out their jobs on a normal working day. It was a calculated and evil act," BP Group Chief Executive Bob Dudley said in a company statement.

"As BP mourns the loss of our colleagues, our thoughts are also with the families and friends of all of those who lost their lives in this terrible incident."

At the end of January Statoil, BP's partner in the In Amenas joint venture, confirmed that the last of its missing employees – Victor Sneberg – had been found dead. Statoil lost five of its staff in the attack.

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BP Names Final Victim of In Amenas Attack

BP confirmed in London Tuesday the identity of the fourth of its employees who were killed in the terrorist attack on the In Amenas gas plant in southeastern Algeria in mid-January.

Stephen Green, who was from Fleet, England, was an HSSE specialist, who had more than 23 years of experience working on major international projects.

The announcement means that BP has now confirmed the identities of all four of its employees who were unaccounted for after the attack. Sebastian John, Carlos Estrada and Gordon Rowan were also among the 40 people at In Amenas who were killed.

"These men were murdered while carrying out their jobs on a normal working day. It was a calculated and evil act," BP Group Chief Executive Bob Dudley said in a company statement.

"As BP mourns the loss of our colleagues, our thoughts are also with the families and friends of all of those who lost their lives in this terrible incident."

At the end of January Statoil, BP's partner in the In Amenas joint venture, confirmed that the last of its missing employees – Victor Sneberg – had been found dead. Statoil lost five of its staff in the attack.

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Statoil Confirms Third Norwegian Victim in Algeria

Three Norwegians who worked at the In Amenas gas facility in Algeria were confirmed dead on Friday, with little hope left that two who are still unaccounted for survived last week's terrorist attack.

Oil and gas major Statoil ASA (STL.OS, STO) said that three of its employees--Tore Bech, 58, from Bergen, Thomas Snekkevik, 35, from Austrheim and Bergen, and Hans M. Bjone, 55, from Brandbu--had been found dead, and that the company remained deeply concerned for those still missing.

"Our thoughts are first and foremost with the families and close friends who have lost their loved ones in this horrific and senseless attack on innocent people," said Chief Executive Helge Lund.

Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier Friday said it no longer believes there is hope that the remaining Norwegians will be found alive.

"There are still search operations going on, inside and outside the In Amenas facility, but unfortunately we no longer consider it likely that survivors will be found," said Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Svein Michelsen.

Algeria has said at least 37 foreigners were killed in the four-day siege of the facility, which began on Jan. 16. A team of forensic experts from Norway is working with Algerian authorities in the capital Algiers to identify bodies recovered after the attack.

The Norwegian victims were all employees of Statoil, which operates the gas field in a joint venture with BP PLC (BP, BP.LN) and Algerian state oil company Sonatrach.

Since Algerian forces ended the siege at the facility on Saturday, hope has diminished that the missing Norwegians may still be alive.

Mr. Lund and Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg have repeatedly urged citizens to be prepared for bad news.

"As Statoil has said, hope dwindles as time passes, and a number of days have now passed since the attack. Therefore it is now less likely that survivors will be found," said Mr. Michelsen. Mr. Stoltenberg met the U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron in Davos, Switzerland, on Friday. The two countries will cooperate to "prevent and handle future crises," Mr. Stoltenberg told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, adding that the countries would also perform joint emergency response drills.

--Anna Molin contributed to this article.

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Statoil Confirms Third Norwegian Victim in Algeria

Three Norwegians who worked at the In Amenas gas facility in Algeria were confirmed dead on Friday, with little hope left that two who are still unaccounted for survived last week's terrorist attack.

Oil and gas major Statoil ASA (STL.OS, STO) said that three of its employees--Tore Bech, 58, from Bergen, Thomas Snekkevik, 35, from Austrheim and Bergen, and Hans M. Bjone, 55, from Brandbu--had been found dead, and that the company remained deeply concerned for those still missing.

"Our thoughts are first and foremost with the families and close friends who have lost their loved ones in this horrific and senseless attack on innocent people," said Chief Executive Helge Lund.

Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier Friday said it no longer believes there is hope that the remaining Norwegians will be found alive.

"There are still search operations going on, inside and outside the In Amenas facility, but unfortunately we no longer consider it likely that survivors will be found," said Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Svein Michelsen.

Algeria has said at least 37 foreigners were killed in the four-day siege of the facility, which began on Jan. 16. A team of forensic experts from Norway is working with Algerian authorities in the capital Algiers to identify bodies recovered after the attack.

The Norwegian victims were all employees of Statoil, which operates the gas field in a joint venture with BP PLC (BP, BP.LN) and Algerian state oil company Sonatrach.

Since Algerian forces ended the siege at the facility on Saturday, hope has diminished that the missing Norwegians may still be alive.

Mr. Lund and Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg have repeatedly urged citizens to be prepared for bad news.

"As Statoil has said, hope dwindles as time passes, and a number of days have now passed since the attack. Therefore it is now less likely that survivors will be found," said Mr. Michelsen. Mr. Stoltenberg met the U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron in Davos, Switzerland, on Friday. The two countries will cooperate to "prevent and handle future crises," Mr. Stoltenberg told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, adding that the countries would also perform joint emergency response drills.

--Anna Molin contributed to this article.

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Jefferson County house fire victim identified

Font ResizeCops and CourtsBy Kirk Mitchell
The Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/22/2012 11:34:06 AM MSTDecember 22, 2012 7:7 PM GMTUpdated: 12/22/2012 12:07:05 PM MST

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has announced the identity of a 67-year-old man killed in a house fire Thursday night near Pleasant View.

William Edward Alexander's body was found at a home at 1415 Isabell St. on Thursday night about 10:48 p.m.

Chief Deputy Coroner Carl Blesch said the preliminary cause of death is asphyxiation.

Alexander lived alone at the home within unincorporated Jefferson County.

Authorities have said foul play is not suspected.

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Denver coroner identifies hit-and-run victim as Dolly Rosales, 58

Font ResizeLocal NewsThe Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/17/2012 12:34:46 PM MSTDecember 17, 2012 8:18 PM GMTUpdated: 12/17/2012 01:18:59 PM MST

 A pedestrian killed in a weekend hit-and-run was a 58-year-old Denver woman, the Denver medical examiner's office said Monday.

Dolly Rosales was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, which happened about 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the 2800 block of South Sheridan Boulevard in southwest Denver. The medical examiner said it would perform an autopsy on Monday.

Police continued to search for a vehicle described only as a white minivan with front-end damage. It was last seen headed north on South Sheridan Boulevard.

Police urged anyone with information about the crash or the driver's identity to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

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Police ID victim, suspect in Friday's hotel murder-attempted suicide

Font ResizeLocal NewsBy Jason Pohl
The Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/15/2012 12:30:03 PM MSTDecember 15, 2012 7:57 PM GMTUpdated: 12/15/2012 12:57:30 PM MST

Police have identified the victim and suspect in Friday night's apparent murder-attempted suicide in Westminster that left a female hotel employee dead and a man gravely wounded.

Police were called to Savannah Suites at 120th Avenue and Mariposa Street around 7 p.m. on a report of gunshots. When officers arrived on scene, they found front desk clerk Antida Archuleta, 20, dead, Westminster police spokeswoman Cheri Spottke said.

The alleged shooter, Seth Wilkinson, 20, was also found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He survived his injuries, but his condition remains unknown, according to a Saturday news release.

Both parties were from Brighton, and it is believed the victim and shooter knew each other and had some sort of prior relationship.

At the time of the shooting, parts of the hotel were cordoned off. People staying at the hotel were allowed into their rooms through alternate entrances.

Investigators continue to actively work on the case, and no additional details were immediately available.

Jason Pohl: 303-954-1729, jpohl

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