Marine Corps Colonel Higgins| Executed by Hezbollah and America did nothing

In 1988, William R. Higgins, a decorated Marine officer serving with a United Nations peacekeeping mission, was kidnapped in Lebanon by operatives linked to Hezbollah. His abduction took place during the chaotic aftermath of the Lebanese Civil War, a time when Western hostages were frequently used as political leverage. Higgins was not a spy operating in secret. He was a uniformed officer working under international authority, which made his seizure a direct challenge to the United States and the global peacekeeping effort.Months after his capture, a disturbing video surfaced showing Higgins in captivity. The footage marked one of the earliest examples of modern hostage propaganda aimed at influencing foreign policy. Behind the scenes, the U.S. government faced a volatile mix of regional power struggles, Iranian influence in Lebanon, and the lingering shadow of the Iran-Contra scandal. Public action was limited, negotiations were murky, and the perception grew that Washington lacked both leverage and will to secure his release.In 1990, Higgins was declared dead, and his remains were later recovered. His case raised hard questions about hostage policy, deterrence, and the risks faced by Americans serving abroad under multinational banners. The Higgins abduction remains a case study in asymmetric warfare, state-sponsored proxy groups, and the limits of U.S. power in the Middle East.Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.This video is for educational and commentary purposes. All information is presented based on publicly available sources. Allegations, claims, and historical accounts are included for informational context, and viewers are encouraged to conduct their own research.====================================================================Help support our channel:Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenHistoryChannelJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw/joinNow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OFlwcPz715LyztzXD1Zky====================================================================Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw?sub_confirmation=1====================================================================About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heatonhttps://www.historyfilmconsultant.com/Screenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberghttps://imdb.me/michaeldroberghttps://www.10thlegionpictures.comEmail The Forgotten History Team: droknows@hotmail.comBrand Deal Inquiries: john@smallscreenmarketing.comEditor: Christopher Outridge====================================================================Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics:https://www.youtube.com/c/10thLegionPictures====================================================================-COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel Sources:Higgins, Robin; Côté, Richard N. (2000). Patriot Dreams: The Murder of Colonel Rich Higgins. Central Point, Or.: Hellgate Press. ISBN 1-55571-527-3. OCLC 44467503Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Vol. 61, no. 173CIA.govUnited Nations Security Council (Meeting no. 2822) (United Nations Security Council Resolution). New York City, New York,The New York TimesWhite House Press releasesDepartment of DefensePentagon Public Affairs OfficeCNNABCCBABBC NewsKenaan, Rodeina (December 22, 1991). Written at Beirut, Lebanon. Swartz, Steven R. (ed.). "Body Taken to Hospital Morgue Might Be Higgins". The Associated Press (AP). New York City, New York.