<p>An investigation into the death on August 22, 2003 of Mohamed Tariq Zaid, a detainee at Armor Battalion Detention Facility, Baghdad, Iraq. The investigation states that Mr. Zaid was discovered lying on the ground with shallow respirations and decreased sweating. He was found to have an axillary temperature of 102 degrees. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Kadamiya University Hospital. The investigation concluded that the cause of death was a heat stroke and that the manner of death was accidental. An autopsy was conducted.</p>
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 38th MILITARY POLICE DET (CID) 22nd MILITARY POLICE BATTALION (CID) CAMP VICTORY NORTH, BAGHDAD, IRAQ APO AE 09342 C1RF-CHD 31 May 04 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: CID REPORT OF INVESTIGATION — INITIAL/FINAL C/SSI — 0168-04- CID899-81718 — 5H8 DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS OF OCCURRENCES: I. 22 AUG 2003/1730 — 22 AUG 2003/1830; GRID COORDINATE MB 398 938, BAGHDAD, IRAQ DATE/TIME REPORTED: 24 MAY 2004/1800 -76-/ bb--) INVESTIGATED BY: SA 4.1111111101111111111111M SUBJECT: 1. NONE [ACIDENTAL DEATH] VICTIM: 1. ZAID, MOHAMED TARIQ; CIV; DETAINEE NUMBER 06428, 1/13 TH ARMOR BN DETENTION FACILITY; M; OTHER; (NFI) [ACCIDENTAL DEATH] INVESTIGATIVE SUMMMARY: On 24 May 04, this office received the Final Autopsy Report of Mr. ZAID from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rockville, MD, which disclosed Mr. ZAID died while in U.S. custody on 22 Aug 03. Investigation disclosed while Mr. ZAID was being detainee at the 1/13 th Armor Bn Detention Facility, Baghdad, Iraq, when he was found lying on the ground with shallow respirations and decreased sweating. Emergency medical services were summoned and Mr. ZAID was found to have an axillary temperature of 102 degrees and decreased oxygen saturation. Mr. ZAID was then transported to Kadamiya University Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The autopsy report reflected Mr. ZAID's cause of death as Heat Related and the manner of death was Accidental. A review of the files of the previous deployed detachment disclosed Significant Data File 0101-03-CID899 was initiated to document the death of Mr. Mr. ZAID. STATUTES: N/A FOIR-OFF Attached: -/ 1. Agent's Investigation Report (AIR) of SA 24 May 04, detailing the receipt of the final autopsy report 2. Final Autopsy Report, Report Number ME 03-367, 23 Oct 03, which listed Mr. ZAID's Cause of Death as Heat Related and Manner of Death as Accidental. 3. DD Form 2064, Certificate of Death, 23 Aug 04, pertaining to Mr. ZAID. Not Attached: None The original of Exhibit 1 is forwarded with the USACRC copy of this report. The originals of Exhibits 2 and 3 are retained in the files of the Armed Force Institute of Pathology, 1413 Research Blvd., Building 102, Rockville, MD 20850. STATUS: This is an Initial/Final C/SSI Report. This investigation is being terminated in accordance with CIDR 195-1, paragraph 4-17(a)(6), in that the Special Agent in Charge has determined that furtherance of this investigation would be of little or no value, and the leads remaining to be developed were not significant. LEADS REMAINING: Interview the Emergency Services who perform Life Saving Measures on Mr. ZAID. Report Prepared By: Report Approved By: 7e-/ b&-/ 7e4f Special Agen Special Agent in Charge DISTRIBUTION: I - DIR, USACRC (original), Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 I -THRU: CDR., 22" MP BN (CID), APO AE 09342 THUR: CDR, 3ni MP GP (CID), Fort Gillem, GA TO: HQUSACIDC, (ATTN: CIOP-CO) Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 1- AFIP, 1413 Research Blvd. Building 102, Rockville, MD 20850 1 - SJA, (CPT411011, IAD, APO AE 09324 (e-mail) 7e-..a 1 - PMO, (MAJ art IAD, APO AE 09324 (e-mail) 7C-37 .66 -3 I -File ROI NUMBER 0168-04-CID899-ttvIA AGENT'S INVESTIGATION REPORT CID Regulation 195-1 PAGE 1 OF 1 PAGES DETAILS FOR INVESTIGATION: About 1800, 24 May 04, this office was notified of the death of Mr. ZAID through the receipt of his final autopsy report. Ic--41:26/ About 1800, 24 May 04, SA OEM reviewed Mr. ZAID's final autopsy report, which stated he was a detainee at the 1/13 th Armor Bn Detention Facility, Baghdad, Iraq, when he was found lying on the ground with shallow respirations and decreased sweating. Emergency medical services were summoned and Mr. ZAID was found to have an axillary temperature of 102•degrees and decreased oxygen saturation. Mr. ZAID was then transported to Kadamiya University Hospital where he was pronounced dead pon arrival. The autopsy report reflected Mr. ZAID's Cause of Death as eat Related and listed his Manner of Death as Accidental. •GENT'S COMMENT: A review of the closed cases of this office revealed that on 24 Aug 03, a USACIDC investigation was conducted under Significant data File 0101-03-CID899 to document the death of Mr. BYATY. ///LAST ENTRY/// TYPED AGENTS NAME AND SEQUENCE NUMBIER ORGANIZATION -1G-/ b6-1 38th MP Det (CID), 22ND MP BN (CID) SA 11111111¦1111111.11.111111. Baghdad, Iraq, APO AE 09342 siGNA-run..---17 DATE EXHIBIT h67. 24 May 04 CID FORM 94 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UUP;_ 1 FEB 77 • Referred to: U.S. ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION/ PRIVACY ACT OFFICE ATTENTION: MCFP 2050 WORTH ROAD, SUITE 13 FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS 78234-6013 MR. JOHN PETERSON John.P etersonl@c en. amedd. army.mil (210) 221-7826 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 38th MILITARY POLICE DET (CID) 22'd MILITARY POLICE BATTALION (CID) CAMP VICTORY NORTH, BAGHDAD, IRAQ APO AE 09342 CIRF-CHD 31 May 04 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: CID REPORT OF INVESTIGATION — INITIAL/FINAL C/SSI — 0168-04- CID899-81718 — 5H8 DATES/TM/LES/LOCATIONS OF OCCURRENCES: 1. 22 AUG 2003/1730 — 22 AUG 2003/1830; GRID COORDINATE MB 398 938, BAGHDAD, IRAQ DATE/TIME REPORTED: 24 MAY 2004/1800 76 1-/ -/ INVESTIGATED BY: SA NO10.1111111111111111.1111 SUBJECT: 1. NONE [ACIDENTAL DEATH] VICTIM: 1. ZAID, MOHAMED TARIQ; CIV; DETAINEE NUMBER 06428, 1/13 TH ARMOR BN DETENTION FACILITY; M; OTHER; (NFI) [ACCIDENTAL DEATH] INVESTIGATIVE SUMMMARY: On 24 May 04, this office received the Final Autopsy Report of Mr. ZAIt from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rockville, MD, which disclosed Mr. ZAID died while in U.S. custody on 22 Aug 03. Investigation disclosed while Mr. ZAID was being detainee at the 1/13 th Armor Bn Detention Facility, Baghdad, Iraq, when he was found lying on the ground with shallow respirations and decreased sweating. Emergency medical services were summoned and Mr. ZAID was found to have an axillary temperature of 102 degrees and decreased oxygen saturation. Mr. ZAID was then transported to Kadamiya University Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The autopsy report reflected Mr. ZAID's cause of death as Heat Related and the manner of death was Accidental. A review of the files of the previous deployed detachment disclosed Significant Data File 0l01-03-CID899 was initiated to document the death of Mr. Mr. ZAID. STATUTES: N/A J U u...11 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE Attached: 11=1•1•1124 May 04, detailing the receipt of the final autopsy report. 1. Agent's Investigation Report (AIR) of SA — 2. Final Autopsy Report, Report Number ME 03-367, 23 Oct 03, which listed Mr. ZAID's Cause of Death as Heat Related and Manner of Death as Accidental. 3. DD Form 2064, Certificate of Death, 23 Aug 04, pertaining to Mr. ZAID. Not Attached: None The original of Exhibit 1 is forwarded with the USACRC copy of this report. The originals of Exhibits 2 and 3 are retained in the files of the Armed Force Institute of Pathology, 1413 Research Blvd., Building 102, Rockville, MD 20850. STATUS: This is an Initial/Final C/SSI Report. This investigation is being terminated in accordance with CIDR 195-1, paragraph 4-17(a)(6), in that the Special Agent in Charge has determined that furtherance of this investigation would be of little or no value, and the leads remaining to be developed were not significant. LEADS REMAINING: Interview the Emergency Services who perform Life Saving Measures on Mr. ZAID. Report Prepared By: Report Approved By: ic-1 / 60 OMOMMMOMMMOMMOP Special Agent,111.1 ba– Special Agent in Charge DISTRIBUTION: 1 - DIR, USACRC (original), Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 1 - THRU: CDR, 22" d MP BN (CID), APO AE 09342 THUR: CDR, 3rd MP GP (CID), Fort Gillem, GA TO: HQUSACIDC, (ATTN: CIOP-CO) Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 1 - AFIP, 1413 Research Blvd. Building 102, Rockville, MD 20850, 1 - SJA, (CPT NNW IAD, APO AE 09324 (e-mail) 16-3/ 1 - PMO, (MAJ 11111111111P, IAD, APO AE 09324 (e-mail) /G371b4. 3 I -File Juu...12 2 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE AGENTS ACTIV (CID Poqula =Mt, DAZE, AND AGENT 1800, 24 May 04 SA OEM 1d-iii-f 1800, 24 May 04 SA MM. /21/ (0/ 1800, 24 May 04 -SA 101111.xlj /41/ 25-26 May 04 SA-2i 1B00, 28 May 04 SA 1 .,\ 3-1• asiew bb I3aa,ve9 TY SUI-44ARY Control Number on 195-1) 0168-04 —CID899 SUMMAY OF INWSTIOATIVE ACITIVITY BASIS FOR INVESTIGATION: This office was notified by the Operations Officer, 22nd Military Police Battalion, Baghdad, Iraq of the death of Mr. ZAID. On 24 May 04, this office received the final autopsy report of Mr. ZAID, which stated he was a detainee at the 1/13th Armor Bn Detention Facility, Baghdad, Iraq, when he was found lying on the ground with shallow respirations and decreased sweating. Emergency medical services were summoned and Mr. ZAID was found to have an axillary temperature of 102 degrees and decreased oxygen saturation. Mr. ZAID was then transported to Kadamiya University Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The autopsy report reflected Mr. ZAID's Cause of Death as Heat Related and listed his Manner of Death as Accidental. A review of the closed cases of this office revealed that on 24 Aug 03, a USACIDC investigation was conducted under Significant Data File 0101-03-C10899 to document the death of Mr. BYATY. .121.2*-1 Out in Taji assisting SA 'Emmy with ROI 0173-04- CID899, unable to draft up reports. Added AAS entries from SDF to this ROI. Also copied unit's SIR and added to casefile. Drafted Initial/Final report. To SAC for review. A •. A_ „,•,, 1)0_%,. Sec 1%A1to a S 40" • 19151(fe Co,7147'41( %As. a\ S5..,a..v••.JOZ•43 5;4.5 .¦•••*a. Lye. o •,at .. tl.54-it IN%.I t.s.ft ib•I.463%.,•• $41'pdS `;¦:, 5 o 10.'.4.•- . •T • ft 4%AI, . .0_,„,• A¦•¦••,s • 4 t,'•1.4- immompnka Fa v 4,•%.4.-%A's. 11k. Iv' 14 4.411" c's't v8.4,1414 ..1.% .4 ^},-o•,..) .*,La .14, Los St. go. . 7 FOAM 2a PREVIOUS =TIMM OF THIS FORM WILL RE USED UNTIL VOWS= 1 Oct SD 1 5'• Ca-DS99 AVTIVITY-SUMMARY Control NurnberttC 0101-03-CID899 (CM Regulationi 195-I) I TIME, DATE, AND AGENT SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITY 1015 Z, 24 Aug 03 WNW. 72,"/ 1315 Z,24 Aug 03 ellaNIPIEDDYgbi 1400 Z, 24 Aug 03 11111/~ /E-1/ 0800 Z, 24 Aug 03 z.,4 b64 0700hr 25 Aug 03 Zulu OMR le -if at-/ CISMORM2/1 FIRCTSD was fingerprinted. -76-37 b6-3 The autopsy of Abed Mohamed NAJEM was completed by Dr. 1111111. He stated the death was a natural death, there were no signs of abuse. The body was fingerprinted and the prints were retained by this office. 1Z3.6437Z4/The autopsy of Dahm SPAR was completed by Dr...11111 stated the cause of death was a natural death, believed to be heart failure. There was no 'Signs of abuse. The body was fingerprinted and the fingerprints were retained by this office. Returned to the CID Office. Advised SJA of the findings. Preliminary investigation complete. No criminality indicated. Suggest this case be closed in accordance with CID Regulation 195-1 (Section 4-8 a). SAC Review... I agree, close this under the Seq# and retain for records. Forward for filing. Investigative time: 27 hrs Administrative time: 2 hrs Travel time 1 hr FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY PAGE a • 014%-clY ACTIVITY SUMMARY Contra! Number 0101-03-CM899 CIDRe loo 1954jTIME, DATE, AND AGENT SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITY 1300 Z, 23 Aug 03 Received notification from LTC OM"AD SIA of the death of a detainee while in US Custody. LTCMIllequested CID assistance in having an 7d-3, i 1330 Z, 23 Aug 03 Te-Ite6-/ 1400 Z, 23 Aug 03 MOW bb4 1700 Z, 23 Aug 03 1715 Z, 23 Aug 03 SEININIP -7e--//p6-1 0500 Z, 24 Aug 03 6111111MP 6i71 0530 Z, 24 Aug 03 1111.110111.1e4/1,61 0645 Z, 24 Aug 03 ali1111101 7e../1 bb-/ 0715 Z, 24 Aug 03 111.11111111.7e-4 bolt 0800 Z., 24 Aug 03 -x4/ h41 autopsy conducted on the remains to rule out abuse by US Forces. Reviewed matter with SAC, agreed CID would participate in the autopsy under the following conditions: 1. AFIP would do the autopsy 2. There were no legal or religious restrictions on having the autopsy conducted. Discussed with LTC MIN she would address the issues and get back to us. Received a call from LTC a shestated she has received the agreement with AFIP to do the autopsies and she opined there was not religious reasons or legal reasons why an auto s , could not be done. Was provided a cell phone number for Maj as the POC for AFIP to schedule the autopsy of 914 360 0151, le--//.2v --3 Called Majiiiiir-3scheduled the autopsy for 0600 Z, 24 Aug 03 at the mortuary at BIAP. Went to lAD SIA and pick up a copy of the report on the death. Confirmed the body was at the mortuary. tb. Arrived at the mortuary, met with Maj am. she introduced me to Dr. who would be performing the Autopsy. bb Maj fitart inquired who would be representing CID at the Autopsy of the other four EPW that were undergoing autopsy. Informed her I would check with the 10 th MP Bri and let her know. Checked with the 10 th, no one was scheduled to be there. I would handle.... /&g-/hb--3 Autopsy of Mohaned Tariq ZAID was completed. Dr. 11111111111... AFIP stated the death was a natural death, no indications of physical abuse, the death is constant with a heat stroke. The body was fingerprinted and the fingerprints were retained by this office. 0805 Z, 24 Aug b64 Autopsy completed on Al Zubydy HAMZA was completed. Dr. M. 037e-4 1111. stated the death was a natural death, no indications of physical abuse. The body was fingerprinted and the fingerprints were retained by this office. 1000 Z, 24 Aug03 The autopsy of Taleb Ehad KAZEN was completed by Dr. He 7&/ be"' stated the death is a natural death, there were no signs of abuse. The body CID FORM 211 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY PAGE OCT SO 3 • Referred to: U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 SOUTH BOUNDARY BLVD ATTN: CCJ6-DM MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE FLORIDA 33621-5101 MS. JACQUELINE SCOTT scottj@centcom.smil.mil (813) 827-5341/2830