Jon Hammer is being held in a Mexican prison. His family has been pleading with the Government to release him..

American Retired Marine Held Captive in Mexican
Prison for carrying gun on trip to Costa Rico, Hammer's
parents fear he has been killed. Anonymous phone messages threaten this family using money to bargain
their sons life. Washington; please assist in this Intl.
drama. On a road trip to Cosar Rico, Hammer chose to
carry a gun for security. He is NOT a criminal, nor trans-
porting illegal drugs. Please help!