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Autopsy Report: Manadel Al Jamadi, Abu Ghraib Prison, Iraq (Homicide) (0237-03-CID259-61219) (Death Certificate Included)

Jan. 9, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1001
Autopsy No.: ME 03-504; Iraqi National male was captured by Navy Seal Team #7 and resisted aprehension. External injuries are consistent with injuries sustained during aprehension. Fractures of the ribs and a contusion of the left lung imply significant blunt force injuries of the thorax and likely resulted in impaired respiration. According to investigating agents, during interrogation of the detainee, a hood made of synthetic material was placed over the head and neck of the detainee. He died while detained at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Cause of death: Blunt force injuries complicated by compromised respiration. Manner of Death: Homicide.
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  • 2003-11-04, Abu Ghraib (Baghdad Correctional Facility (BCCF)), Iraq, Death
    • Detainee Manadel Al Jamadi was captured by Navy Seal Team #7 and resisted apprehension. External injuries are consistent with injuries sustained during apprehension. Fractures of the ribs and a contusion of the left lung imply significant blunt force injuries of the thorax and likely resulted in impaired respiration. According to investigating agents, during interrogation of the detainee, a hood made of synthetic material was placed over the head and neck of the detainee. He died while detained at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Cause of death was determined to be blunt force injuries complicated by compromised respiration. Manner of death was declared as homicide. Autopsy report indicates there was evidence of blunt force injuries to decedent's head, torso, and extremities.