AP SOURCES: 1 American dead in Algerian standoff; victim from Texas
POSTED: 3:21 PM Jan 18 2013
UPDATED: 3:21 PM Jan 18 2013
U.S. officials say one American has died in the hostage standoff at an Algerian gas complex.
The officials say the deceased American is a Texas resident, Frederick Buttaccio. It is unclear how he died.
According to officials, Buttaccio's remains have been recovered and his family has been notified.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
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