Photos show victim's mother forgive killer, halt hanging in Iran

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http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/17/world/meast/iran-execution-photos-mother-forgives/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

The images tell a story of anguish and forgiveness.

The parents of a young man killed in a street fight halt the execution of the convicted killer this week -- seconds before he was to be hanged in front of a large crowd.

It took place in Iran, where hangings are still accepted as a form of public execution.

The semi-official Iranian news agency ISNA identifies the man who was to be hanged as Balal. In 2007, at the age of 19, he killed 17-year-old Abdollah Hosseinzadeh, ISNA reported.

[B_J 2,752]

It is really hard to comment on that. I can't imagine the emotions for everybody involved. That mother is an amazing person.

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It is really hard to comment on that. I can't imagine the emotions for everybody involved. That mother is an amazing person.

I can't imagine the fortitude you have to possess to be able to forgive the person who murdered your child. That's why I just posted the story without commentary.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Humanity. There still is some left.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Wow! What a strong woman she is to stand up and say give this man his life.

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Forgiveness is a gift from God.

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I can't imagine the fortitude you have to possess to be able to forgive the person who murdered your child. That's why I just posted the story without commentary.

How Christian of her, as they say around here.