When freelance journalist Steven Sotloff disappeared during a reporting trip to Syria in August 2013 , his family kept the news a secret . Steven Foley 's family and friends had to keep his disappearance a secret . Sotloff is shown in a video of Steven Foley 's murder , and his life is threatened . College Life : He 's ` ` someone you want in your circle of friends '' Friends described as ` ` incredible '' his gift and passion for writing on international issues .
Steven Foley 's family and friends had to keep his disappearance a secret . Sotloff is shown in a video of Steven Foley 's murder , and his life is threatened . College Life : He 's ` ` someone you want in your circle of friends '' Friends described as ` ` incredible '' his gift and passion for writing on international issues .