Steven Sotloff 's family and friends had to keep his disappearance a secret . Sotloff , 31 , grew up in South Florida with his mother , father and younger sister . Sotloff is shown in a video of James Foley 's murder , and his life is threatened . Comment: He 's `` someone you want in your circle of friends '' Friends describe as `` incredible '' his gift and passion for writing on international issues .
Steven Sotloff 's family and friends had to keep his disappearance a secret . Sotloff is shown in a video of James Foley 's murder , and his life is threatened . Comment: He 's `` someone you want in your circle of friends '' Friends describe as `` incredible '' his gift and passion for writing on international issues .