Where did Colvin work?
The Sunday Times
Was she born in London?
no
Where, then?
New York
What was her job title?
veteran correspondent
Which other journalist was killed at the same time?
Remi Ochlik
On what day did it occur?
Wednesday
How old was Colvin?
56
In what country did the attack occur?
Syria
What was Colvin reaching for when the rocket landed?
her shoes
How far away from Colvin did it make contact?
few yards
Why wasn't she wearing her shoes?
custom in Syria
What type of building was she in?
makeshift press center
Who is Marie Colvin's mother?
Rosemarie Colvin
Does she believe the attack was targeted?
yes
By who?
Syrian government forces
Was Marie bombed in another location?
No
Did the Syrian government defend themselves to the press?
no
Has Colvin's body been returned to her family?
No
Who is working on that effort?
aid workers
What had Colvin been reporting on before her death?
ongoing clashes in Homs, and about a child who was killed in the city.