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Autopsy Report: Dahm Spah, Abu Ghraib Prison, Iraq (Natural Death) (0140-03-CID259-61190)
Oct. 24, 2003 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 998
Autopsy No: ME 03 -368 (EPW 3); male Iraqi enemy prisoner of war. On or about August 13, 2003, decedent was brought to the gate of Abu Ghraib by other detainees and was noted to be pulseless and apneic. Cause of death: Arterioscloerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Manner of Death: Natural. No external or internal trauma was noted. Related CID report indicates that detainee had been engaged in a hunger strike prior to his death.
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- 2003-08-13, Abu Ghraib (Baghdad Correctional Facility (BCCF)), Iraq, Death
- Detainee at Abu Ghraib prison was brought to the gate by other detainees and was noted to be pulseless and apneic. Autopsy report indicates that the cause of death was arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease (heart attack) and the manner of death was natural. The related CID report indicates that the detainee has been participating in a hunger strike that lasted for eight days prior to his death.