I live in the state of Arizona as well, so the whole plight of Kayla Mueller affected me as well. As you now it has now been confirmed that she is indeed dead. I felt bad for her family and I know they wanted someone to blame, but they couldn't blame the government of the United States, as they were in interviews. I know they are angry and rightfully so, but no one told Kayla to go over to a country in such up heaval. She made that decision on her own, and I admire her for having the courage to do this, I don't think I could in all honestly.
I know that some have a difficult time with the fact that the United States Government will negotiate to have American Soldiers released but they won't intervene to help civilains. Well there is a difference, with Soldiers they are assigned by the governent to go to these countries to defend their country. With civilians they go there at their own risk. Kayla knew the risk going off to do the missionary work, she was a true inspiration to many to place your life above others but it was her choice.