Media report that Sally Jones (50), an infamous Daesh militant known as the 'White Widow' has been killed in Syria. The British woman left her homeland several years ago, fled to Syria and joined Daesh. She became known by her nickname "White Widow."
In Syria, Jones trained female fighters and promoted Islamic fundamentalism. She was one of the most wanted terrorists in the group.
According to the media reports, she was eliminated by a drone attack while trying to escape from besieged Raqqa. It is noted that her 12-year-old son died with his mother.
Comment: Not to be confused with Samantha "White Widow" Lewthwaite, whose story is an odd one, to say the least:
- 'White Widow' 2.0? Paris gunman's girlfriend crossed into Syria according to reports
- Reality creators' last episode of "White Widow"? Allegedly she was shot dead in Ukraine
- Behind the Headlines: The 'White Widow' - Western Intel's Phony 'Jihadis' - Interview with Jon Ryman
- 'White Widow' - The Samantha Lewthwaite Conspiracy
- Kenyan mall killings: Interpol issues arrest notice for 'white widow' Samantha Lewthwaite
- Irish woman, the "White Widow", suspected of involvement in Kenyan terror attack
As for Sally Jones, see also: