investigators later interviewed the Kalevas and Mr Neubauer, and, according to one document, secured the hair samples to do their own analysis.

The AFP's identification of Havard was confirmed on 27 September, 2013.

A month later, the arrest warrant was issued, stating that he was suspected of "an act of hostage-taking contrary to section 8 of the Crimes (Hostages) Act 1989".

But three weeks later, Havard was dead.

Havard grew up in Townsville, where he converted to Islam in 2008 at the age of 22. In February 2012, he told his parents he was going to Yemen to teach English.

Mr Kaleva told the ABC that he "felt sad that he was dead".

"I don't believe in the capital punishment," he said.

"I think he was a criminal, he was participating in a very seriousEyewitness: Royal Ascot, Berkshire, UK

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Racegoers watch the arrival of the Queen on the ﬁrst day of Royal Ascot. A minute’s silence was held in honour of trainer Sir Henry Cecil, 70, who died last week. He had a record 75 Royal Ascot winnersIllustration: Tim Ireland