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February 24, 2008

Murder in the Florida Straits (UPDATED)

Twelve years ago today, a Cuban fighter pilot murdered three American citizens and one legal resident who were flying in international airspace on a humanitarian mission.

Fidel Castro gave the order.

Juan Paxety remembers.

Since Castro is about to no longer be head of state, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., has the perfect idea for what should happen to him next.

UPDATED, 7:38 p.m.

David A. Belsky, the man behind "Wake up, wake up, Dr. Biscet," also recorded this tribute to the fallen brothers:

Posted by on February 24, 2008 at 12:55 PM in Cuba |

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