NEW : Police confirm they are focusing on whether the attack was `` nationalistic '' NEW : The term is used when victims are targeted based on their Christian or Arab background . Luken was hiking with a friend and colleague from a Arab ministry . `` She had a beautiful and gentle spirit as well as a strong and vibrant faith , '' Aldridge said of Luken . ` Kristine Luken 's friend survived the attacked and summoned help .
NEW : Police confirm they are focusing on whether the attack was `` nationalistic '' NEW : The term is used when victims are targeted based on their Christian or Arab background . Luken was hiking with a friend and colleague from a Arab ministry . Kristine Luken 's friend survived the attacked and summoned help .