The Burnhams were still in the group of 14 still held captive, according to three hostages who escaped in October 2001. On June 7, 2002, after a year of the hostages being held captive, a rescue mission was conducted resulting in the deaths of Martin Burnham and a nurse named Ediborah Yap after they were caught in the crossfire.
The Burnhams were still among the 14 hostages remaining captive, according to three individuals who escaped in October 2001. On June 7, 2002, after a year of captivity, a rescue operation was carried out resulting in the deaths of Martin Burnham and a nurse named Ediborah Yap following their being caught in crossfire.