` ` He gave his life '' to expose the corruption of the Syrian people , Foley 's statement said . CPJ estimates 20 journalists are missing in Syria . They are innocents ' Foley disappeared on November 22 , 2012 , in northwest Syria , near the border with Turkey . The video also appears to show missing journalist David Sotloff . " Foley was last seen in Syria on November 22 , 2012 .
` ` He gave his life '' to expose the corruption of the Syrian people , Foley 's statement said . CPJ estimates 20 journalists are missing in Syria . The video also appears to show missing journalist David Sotloff . " Foley was last seen in Syria on November 22 , 2012 .