Renowned photojournalist Paul Lowe, 61, was tragically found dead near a popular hiking trail in the San Gabriel Mountains, close to Stoddard Canyon Falls. Lowe, who was discovered by deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, had suffered trauma to his upper torso and a fatal stab wound to his neck. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that the neck injury was the cause of death.
In a shocking twist, the primary suspect in the case is Lowe’s own 19-year-old son, Emir Lowe. According to sources, a man was seen fleeing the scene in a vehicle, which later crashed a few miles away. The individual was identified as Emir Lowe, who was subsequently taken into custody by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department under suspicion of his father’s murder.
Emir Lowe is currently being held at the Los Angeles County Jail with a bond set at $2 million. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
Paul Lowe was a highly respected figure in the world of photojournalism, with a career spanning several decades. He was particularly known for his coverage of the political turmoil in the Balkans during the 1990s. His work as a war photographer earned him numerous accolades, and he covered significant historical events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Bosnian war, the Romanian Revolution, and the siege of Sarajevo.
In addition to his work as a photojournalist, Lowe was a beloved professor at the University of the Arts in London. His most iconic photograph, a poignant black and white image of a child with a ball taken during the siege of Sarajevo in 1992, was widely recognized. His work was featured in esteemed publications including Time, Newsweek, the Sunday Times, The Observer, and The Independent.
Ika Ferrer Gotic, a senior international news producer and anchor for CNN, paid tribute to Lowe, stating, “We lost more than a photographer when Paul Lowe passed away. We lost a witness to our history, a storyteller who showed the world the truths that many wished to ignore.”