John Foley, the photojournalist's father, said he didn't realize how brutal his captors were, even after receiving the email holding out hope his son's release could still be negotiated.
He didn't realize. This was what John Foley said. His captors were after receiving the email hope his son's release could still be negotiated. This was even. This email was holding out. John Foley was the photojournalist's father.