CID Report (Death): 0036-04-CID259-80151

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<p>CID Investigative report into the death of Abdullah Saad Mohammed on February 19, 2004 during his detention at Abu Ghraib prison, Baghdad, Iraq. An autopsy was conducted an it was determined that the detainee died of natural causes.</p>

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Friday, August 20, 2004
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY UNITED STATES ARMY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION COMMAND 78TH MILITARY POLICE DETACHMENT (CID) (FWD) 3 RD MILITARY POLICE GROUP (CID) BAGHDAD, IZ APO AE 09342 CIMPR-FR 20 AUG 2004 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: CID REPORT OF INVESTIGATION — CORRECTED FINAL (C) /SSI REPORT-0036-04-C1D259-80151-5H9A DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS OF OCCURRENCES: 1. 19 FEB 2004/ 1906 —19 FEB 2004/1925; COMPOUND 6, CAMP GANCI, ABU GHRAIB PRISON, BAGHDAD, IZ DATE/TIME REPORTED: 20 FEB 2004, 0700 3 10,4.c.-1 1)(0 -i t 62 INVESTIGATED BY: SAUMMIIIIIIIMONIM SA ONMEMIIIIIIIIM SA OINfianialaita; SA MMIN¦11111111•MIll loi.c. --1 1 1dp -1 I bel- SUBJECT: 1. NONE [NATURAL DEATH] VICTIM: 1. ABDULLAH, SAAD MOHAMMED (DECEASED); NDRS #157213; CIV; IZ; 1 JAN 50; M; OTHER; COMPOUND 6, CAMP GANCI, ABU GHRAIB PRISON, BAGHDAD, IZ (NFI); [NATURAL DEATH] INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY: This is an "Operation Iraqi Freedom" investigation. This office was notified by the 10th MP BN (CID) (FWD) that an Iraqi detainee died on 19 Feb 04, at Abu Ghraib Prison, Baghdad, IZ. 161(...3 6.,Investigation determined Mr. ABDULLAH died of natural causes. An autopsy by MAJ (Dr.)11¦11.101MMI)eputy Medical Examiner, Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner (OAFME), determined the preliminary cause of death to be acute peritonitis secondary to a perforating gastric ulcer, and the preliminary manner of death as natural. On 20 Aug 04, this office received a Request for Correction (0454-04-CED001), from Headquarters, United States Army Criminal Investigation Command (HQUSACIDC) to reflect the Leads Remaining in the Status paragraph and add the Final Autopsy Report. LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY • 1 0036-04-C1D259-80151 On 20 Aug 04, this office received the Final Autopsy Report #ME 04-101, 25 Jun 04, which revealed the cause of death as Acute Peritonitis secondary to Perforating Gastric Ulcer and the manner of death as Natural. STATUTES: None. EXHIBITS/SUBSTANTIATIONS: ATTACHED: 1. Agent's Investigation Report (AIR) of SA 29 Feb 04, detailing the initial notification; coordination with the Abu Ghraib CID office and Mortuary Affairs; the interviews of LTC11¦1111111111iand SGT1111111111111111111 and the conduct of the autopsy. 1916-31bip 3 to1-4-3,10b-3 2. DA From 2669-R, Certificate of Death, 19 Feb 04, pertaining to Mr. ABDULLAH. 3. Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, 19 Feb 04, documenting the medical treatment provided to Mr. ABDULLAH. 4.Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Preliminary Autopsy Report, 28 Feb 04, pertaining to Mr. ABDULLAH. 5. Compact disc 040036.259 containing all photographic images of the autopsy. (USACIDC copies only) WS.1-1412-1 t:10-q 27 Feb 04, detailing interviews of SPC 1•1111i and SPC 674--4 to(0-‘1 6.AIR of SA 27 7. AFIP, Final Autopsy Report #ME 04-101, 25 Jun 04, pertaining to Mr. ABDULLAH. NOT ATTACHED: None. The original of Exhibits 1,5, and 6 were previously forwarded to USACRC. The originals of Exhibits 2 and 3 are retained in the files of the Medical Treatment Center, Abu Ghraib Prison, Baghdad, IZ. The originals of Exhibits 4 and 7 are retained in the files of the AFIP, 1413 Research Blvd, Suite 102, Rockville, MD 20850. STATUS: This is a Corrected Final (C) Report. This investigation is terminated lAW CIDR 195-1, Para 4-17 a (8), in that medical authorities have determined the death LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 0036-04-C1D259-80151 resulted from natural causes and there is no contradictory evidence. Leads Remaining consist of detainee/canvass interviews and crime scene examination. - R ort Pre tired B: 6oi i ba Report Approved By: peel gen Special Agent in Charge DISTRIBUTION: 1- DIR, USACRC, 6010, 6th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5506 (Originals) 1— THRU: CDR, 22' d Military Police Battalion (CID), Baghdad, IZ THRU: CDR, 3 rd Military Police Group (CID), Fort Gillam, GA. To: HQUSACIDC, ATN: CIOP-ZA, Fort Belvoir, VA 1- CID LNO, MNC-1, (ATTN: SA (e-mail only/less exhibits) lolc--4 rick -/ 1— PM MNC-1 (ATTN: COL1111111111111111P, Camp Victory, APO AE 09335 (Email 63z-I 66 3 only/less exhibits) 1— SJA, Special Prosecutor, Camp Victory, APO AE 09335 (e-mail only) 1— OAFME, 1413 Research Blvd, Suite 102, Rockville, MD 20850 1-File LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY nl'P.1 UNITED STATES ARMY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION COMMAND 7511' MILITARY POLICE DETACHMENT (CID) BAGHDAD, IRAQ APO AE 09342 CIRC-WBE (195) 14 MAR 04 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: CID REPORT OF INVESTIGATION — FINAL (C) - 0036-04-CID259- 80)51 - 5H9A DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS OF OCCURRENCES: 1. 19 FEB 2004/1906 — 19 FEB 2004/1925; COMPOUND 6. CAMP GANCI, ABU GHRAIB PRISON, BAGHDAD, IRAQ (12). DATE/TIME REPORTED: 20 FEB 2004, 0700 to(p-1, INVESTIGATED BY: SA SA SA f°14-11 1°6-I SUBJECT: 1. NONE [NATURAL DEATH]. VICTIM: 1. ABDULLAH, SAAD MOHAMMED IDECEASED1; NDRS 4157213; CIV; 1Z; 1 JAN 50; M; OTHER; COMPOUND 6, CAMP GANC1, ABU GI1RAIB PRISON, BAGHDAD, IZ; [NFIJ; [NATURAL DEATH]. INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: This is an "Operation Iraqi Freedom" Investigation. This office was notified by the 10th MP BN (CID)(FWD) that an Iraqi detainee had died on 19 Feb 04 at Abu Ghraib Prison, Baghdad, LZ. Investiaa t z et ed Mr. ABDULLAH died of natural causes. An autopsy by MAJ (Dr) Deputy Medical Examiner, Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner (OAFME), determined the preliminary cause of death to be acute peritonitis secondary to a perforating gastric ulcer, and the preliminary• manner of death as natural. EXHIBITS/SUBSTANTIATION: Attached: / 1. Agent's Investigation Report (AIR) of SA W M= 29 Feb 04, detailing the initial notification; coordination with the Abu Ghraib CID office and Mortuary Affairs; the interviews of LTC wand SGT and the conduct of the autopsy. to-70-3 1 b6 -t 9c-3,Lour:i FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY • 4 " 0036-04-CID259-80151 2. DA Form 2669-R, Certificate of Death, 19 Feb 04, pertaining to Mr. ABDULLAH. 3. Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, 19 Feb 04, documenting the medical treatment provided to Mr. ABDULLAH. 4. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Preliminary Autopsy Report, 28 Feb 04, pertaining to Mr. ABDULLAH. 5. Compact disc 040036.259 containing all photographic images of the autopsy. (USACIDC copies only) kG-‘1 6. AIR of SA ,-11 7 Feb 04, detailing interviews of SPC nd SPC Not Attached: None. The originals of Exhibits 1, 5 and 6 are attached to the USACRC copy of this report. The originals of Exhibits 2 and 3 are retained in the files of the Medical Treatment Center, Abu Ghraib Prison, Baghdad, 'Z. The originals of Exhibit 4 are retained in the files of the AFIP, 1413 Research Boulevard, Building 102, Rockville, MD 20850. STATUS: This Final (C) report is terminated IAW CIDR 195-1, Para 4-17 a (8), in that medical authorities have determined the death resulted from natural causes and there is no contradictory evidence. A supplemental report will be prepared on receipt of the final autopsy report. Report Prepared By: lo&-/ peel Agent Special Agent in Charge DISTRIBUTION: 1 - DIR, USACRC, 6010 6th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5506 (original) I — THRU: Cdr, 22nd MP BN (CID), APO AE 09342 Cdr, 3 rd MP Group (CID), APO AE 09335 TO: Cdr, HQUSACIDC, ATTN: CLOP-COP-CO, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-5506 1 - CID LNO, CJTF-7, (e-mail only/less exhibits) 1 - PMO, 1st AD (ATTN: MAJ4111111/11k, APO AE 09335 (e-mail only/less exhibits) OC..-3, LG.-3 I —SJA, Special Prosecutor (ATTN: COL (email only) !o-}G-3) 1 — OAFME, 1413 Research Blvd, Suite 102, Rockville, MD 20850 1 - File 5 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY AGENT'S INVESTIGATIGN REPC¦ RT iC1J1 INUlYlisbK 0036-04-C1D9.59-An CI 1 CID Regulation 195-1 PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES out 0700, 20 Fen 04, this orrice was notitied by the 10 --Military Police (MP) Battalion CID)(FWD), Baghdad International Airport (BIAP), Baghdad, Iraq, that an Iraqi detainee had died at Abu Ghraib Prison, Iraq (later identified as Mr. Saad Mohammed ABDULLAH, Internee Serial Number (ISN) 157213, Compound 6, Camp Ganci, Abu Ghraib Prison, Iraq). -1. 4,-4 ;bout 0800, 20 Feb 04, SAlifiliggcoordinated with SAC/14611161114610 Abu Ghraib Prison CID, who said Mr. ABDULLAH died at 1925, 19 Feb 04, of a gastric ulcer. The victim had been detained in Camp Ganci, the outdoor olding area of the prison. ioq-c -1 66-1 12A bout 0945, 20 Feb MMOMMIDand SA 111111111.111111IMMAIM, interviewed TC (Dr) BN Surgeon, 320th MP BN, APO AE 09342, who said Mr. ABDULLAH had complained of an inability to urinate the day of the incident. About 1915, 19 Feb 04, medics from the prison edical facility responded to Ganci 46 (the holding area where the victim ived), where they found the victim had collapsed. The medics transported ABDULLAH to the medical in-processing area, w 1jp ithey attempted CPR. ey were unable to intub pronounced death t _ ictim and LTC. at 1925, 19 Feb 04. LTC provided this office a copy of DA Form 669-R (Certificate of Death) and the medical care record of victim. Mr. DULLAH's remains were still located at Abu Ghraib prison awaiting r 0. t tion to Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) Mortuary Affairs. A exposed digital photographs of the remains and his *dentification bracelet. SA0?:Ab / out 1100, 20 Feb 04, SAMSON.. and .= interviewed SGT 320th MP BN, NCOIC of Ganci #6 during the incident. ilragrAMV GT said that about 1215, 19 Feb 04, fellow detainees in the ompound reported that Mr. ABDULLAH was dehydrated, at which time he was old to drink two bottles of water. About 1400, detainees again reported r. ABDULLAH was not feeli , Medics responded and examined Mr. n _. .•:DULLAH and notified SGT to call them if his condition worsened. GT 111111111111bsaid about 1900, 19 Feb 04, fellow detainees brought Mr. DULLAH to the gate of the compound and reported he was feeling worse. edics were alerted, arrived on the scene, and transported Mr. ABDULLAH to he medical in-processing station. TYPED AGENT' S NAME AND SEQUENCE NUMBER ORGANIZATION 75' 1" NP DET (CID) (-) , BAGHDAD, IRAQ ­ 1111111111111111111111111.11a APO AE 09342 SIGNATURE DATE EXHIBIT - . Zei Feb 04 CID FORM 94 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY AGENT'S INVESTIGATION REPORT ROI NUMBER 0036-04-C1D259-80151 CID Regulation 195-1 PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES DETAILS (01l'iri About 1400, 20 Feb 04, SA 41110111coordinated with Mortuary Affairs, BIAP, to ensure the remains would not be released until after the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) conducted an autopsy. 12111.471 About 1400, 28 Feb 04, SA 1111111.131 SA Forensic ScienceL. Officer (FSO), 22nd MP BN (CID), APO AE 09342, and SA 41111.11111111111111110. 1161/4( ¦4110 66.4 1 FSO, 10th MP BN (CID) (ABN) (FWD), APO AE 0 335 Ali nded the autopsy of Mr. ABDULLAH conducted by MAJ (Dr) Deputy Medical Examiner, Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, AFIP, -0. 77kockville, MD The autopsy was conducted at the BIAP Mortuary Affairs. MAJ stated the preliminary cause of death was peiitonitis caused by a perforated ulcer of the stomach and the preliminary manner of death was Natural. ///LAST ENTRY/// TYPED AGENT'S NAME AND SEQUENCE NUMBER ORGANIZATI ON (0/441 fad 75" 1,1P DET (CID) (-) , BAGHDAD, IRAQ SA 1111111.11.11111111111111110 APO AE 09342 SIGNATURE b9c.-1.I DATE EXHIBIT 28 Feb 04 CID FORM 94 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page(s) g • 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.Petersonl@cen.amedd .army.mil (210) 221-7826 60 04sCID26 9-801 fl I 1c c4 00 :76 ,T5(5 A ()of &los FOR OFFICIAL EXHIBIT 5 USE ONLY 1 2 . AGENT'S INVESTIGATION REPORT 0036-04-C1D259-80151 CID Regulation 195-1 PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES DETAILS. b15-I kri L About 1500, 26 Feb 04, SA MOW interviewed SPC immOMMIummo 320th Military Police (MP) Bat ai c (Bn), Abu Ghraib Prison, Baghdad, Iraq, APO AE 09335. SPC stated sometime around 1830, 19 Feb 04, while performing his duties as a medic in the prision's medical facility, he was notified that Mr. ABDULLAH was complain' o4.44having difficulty urinating and was feeling dizzy. stated when he arrived to the compound, Mr. SPC j ABDULLAH complained off, • ability to urinate and stated he was feeling dizzy. obtained Mr. ABDULLAH's vital signs SPC (blood pressure, pulse, temperat ) found them to be with the normal range for his age. SPC instructed Mr. ABDULLAH to return to his bed and informed him that he would ret.tp.511. ,,,Afer he had the opportunity to consult with a doctor. SPC IMMINAWstated he diagnosed Mr. ABDULLAH as having kidney stones, and wanted to c aul ..athe doctor before proceeding with further treatment. SPC stated about 30 minutes later he was informed of a ' Wiisl/ emergency in the compound where Mr. ABDULLAH resided. SPC stated when he reached the gate of the compound, he observed Mr. ABDULLAH wrapped in a blanket -arried to the front gate by several Iraqi detainees. SPC seated M A U LAH appeared unconscious, but he was breathing. SPC stated Mr. ABDULLAH was transported to the dete t edical center for further treatment and observation. SPC stated by the time they re. center, Mr. ABDULLAH had stopped brething.SPC c 51/ stated with the assistance of SPCIMIMMOIMOM 320th MP Bn, Abu Ghraib Prison, Baghdad, IZ, he tried to resuscitate Mr. ABDULLAH by performing rescue breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and installation of an artificial airway. However, none of their efforts were successful. SPC stated Mr. ABDULLAH was o u•ced dead at 1925, 19 Feb 04, by Dr. (LTC) 11111110620" MP Bn, Abu Ghraib Prison, Baghdad, IZ. 545, 26 Feb 04, SA SPC i to Vwed SPC stated he assisted SPC in the transport of Mr. ABDULLAH from th nd to the detention medical center for treatment. SPC stated when they originally observed Mr. TYPED AGENTS NAME AND SEQUENCE NUMBER ORGANIZATION 610 I:6-1 ta 75th Military POlice Det (CID) SA 1.111Mii.111.11111/11 3d Military Police Group (CID) APO AE 09342 ts.-1L 196,- DATE EXHIBIT 27 Feb 04 1 3 . CID Form 94 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY AGENT'S INVESTIGATION REPORT 0036-04-C1D259-80151 CID Regulation 195-1 PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES DETAILS: ABDULLAH, he was unconscious but still breathing. SPC stated somewhere en rou he treatment center Mr. A DULL stopped breathing. SPC stated he along with SPC tly started rescue breathing and administered CPR. SPC 'stated once they arrived at the treatment center, 41 continued with more advanced lifesaving efforts. SPC stated this included establishing an airway and attempting to start an intravenous (IV) line to administer ad• io 1, 1 medications, but their efforts were unsuccessful. SPC . ABDULLA ronounced dead at 1925, 19 Feb 04, by Dr. SPC stated he did riot observe a ns of trauma or injury to the body of Mr. ABDULLAH. SPC could not provide any further information that would assist in this investigation. ///////////////////Last Entry////////////////////// TYPED AGENT'S NAME AND SEQUENCE NUMBER ORGANIZATION _ Wo-1 ba 75th Military Police Det (CID) SA 111=1.111111111¦11111 3d Military Police Group (CID) APO AE 09342 10 -1, ido-4 . . DATE EXHIBIT 27 Feb 04 14 . CID Form 94 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page(s) • 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.Petersonl@cen.amedd.army.mil (210) 221-7826 DATE: 04 MAR 04 FROM: SAC, 75TH MP DET (CID)(-), BAGHDAD TO: DIRECTOR, USACRC, USACIDC, FORT BELVOIR, VA SAC, 75TH MP DET (CID), BALAD • CDR,. 22ND MP BN (CID) (FWD) CDR, 3D MP GRPACID)(FWD) CDR, USACIDC, ATTN: CIOP-ZA, FT BELVOIR, VA AFIP, ATTN: OAFME, ROCKVILLE MD PM, 1ST AD LNO CID, CJTF (FOR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION) SUBJECT: CID REPORT OF INVESTIGATION - 2D STATUS/SSI - 0036-04-CID259-80151 - 5H9A -I DRAFTER: SA RELEASER: SAINION116 UNCLASSIFIED - FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 1. DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS OF OCCURRENCES: 1. 19 FEBRUARY 2004/1906 - 19 FEBRUARY 2004/1925; ABU GHRAIB PRISON, IRAQ 2. DATE/TIME REPORTED: 20 FEBRUARY 2004, 0700 3. INVESTIGATED BY: SA 1. 1 ; SA 1111111111.11rNA 41.11411 111" 103C..• 1) • 4. SUBJECT: 1. NONE [NATURAL DEATH]. 5. VICTIM: 1. ABDULLAH, SAAD MOHAMMED (DECEASED); CIV; IZ; 1 JAN 50; M; OTHER; CAMP GANCI, COMPOUND 6, ABU GHRAIB PRISON, IRAQ; XZ; (NFI) [NATURAL DEATH]. 6. INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY: THE INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT IS BASED UPON AN ALLEGATION OR PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION - AND MAY CHANGE PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION. "THIS IS AN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM INVESTIGATION" 2D STATUS: THIS REPORT WAS DELAYED DUE TO THIS OFFICE'S SIPR BEING DOWN. 23 THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED TO CHANGE THE MANNER OF DEATH FROM UNDETERMINED TO NATURAL. ON 01 MAR 04, THIS OFFICE RECEIVED THE AFIP PRELIMINARY AUTOPSY REPORT PERTAINING TO MR. ABDULLAH. THE PRELIMINARY CAUSE OF DEATH WAS LISTED AS ACUTE PERITONITIS AND THE MANNER OF DEATH AS NATURAL. INVESTIGATION CONTINUES BY USACIDC. INITIAL REPORT: ABOUT 0700, 20 FEB 04, THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED BY THE 10TH MP BN (CID)(FWD) THAT AN IRAQI PRISONER HAD DIED ON 19 FEB 04 AT ABU GHRAIB PRISON, IRAQ. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT ON 19 FEB 04, FELLOW DETAINEES ALERTED THE GUARDS AT THE PRISON THAT MR. ABDULLAH WAS IN NEED OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. MEDICS FROM THE PRISON MEDICAL FACILITY RESPONDED TO THE COMPOUND AND FOUND THE VICTIM HAD COLLAPSED. THE MEDICS BEGAN CPR AT THE SCENE AND ATTEMPTED TO INTUBATE MR. ABDULLAH WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. CPR WAS T I T DEATH WAS PRONOUNCED BY LTC (DR) BATTALION SURGEON, 320TH MP BN, AT 1925, 19 FEB 04. AT 1200, 20 FEB 04, MR. ABDULLAH'S REMAINS WERE TRANSPORTED TO MORTUARY AFFAIRS, BIAP. A LOCAL AUTOPSY IS PENDING BY THE ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY. 1=7111ki THE CASUALTY LIAISON OFFICER (CLO) IS CW3 111111.111111. !!!!!" SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE, 11 1c. 11111.1MANIII 7. CID REPORTS ARE EXEMPT FROM AUTOMATIC TERMINATION OF PROTECTIVE MARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 3, AR 25-55. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 24 DATE:' 20 FEB 04 FROM: SAC, 75TH MILITARY POLICE DET (CID)(-), BAGHDAD TO: DIRECTOR, USACRC, USACIDC, FORT BELVOIR, VA SAC, 75TH MILITARY POLICE DET (CID), BALAD CDR, 10TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION (CID)(FWD) CDR 3D MILITARY POLICE GROUP (CID)(FWD) CDR, USACIDC, ATTN: CIOP-COP-CO, FORT BELVOIR, VA AFIP, ATTN: OAFME, ROCKVILLE MD PROVOST MARSHAL, 1ST ARMORED DIVISION OFFICE OF THE STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE (V CORPS) LNO CID, CJTF (FOR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION) SUBJECT: CID REPORT OF INVESTIGATION - INITIAL/SSI - 0036- 04-CID259-80151 - 5H9B DRAFTER: SA RELEASER: SA UNCLASSIFIED - FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 1. DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS OF OCCURRENCES: 1. 19 FEBRUARY 2004/1906 - 19 FEBRUARY 2004/1925; ABU GHRAIB PRISON, IRAQ 2. DATE/TIME REPORTED: 20 FEBRUARY 2004, 0700 3. INVESTIGATED BY: SA .11111/16-1 11 SA "Tr!, 4. SUBJECT: 1. NONE [UNDETERMINED DEATH]. 5. VICTIM: 1. ABDULLAH, SAAD MOHAMMED (DECEASED); CIV; IZ; 1 JAN 50; M; OTHER; CAMP GANCI, COMPOUND 6, ABU GHRAIB PRISON, IRAQ; XZ; (NFI) [UNDETERMINED DEATH]. 6. INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY: THE INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT IS BASED UPON AN ALLEGATION OR PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND MAY CHANGE PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION. "THIS IS AN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM INVESTIGATION" ABOUT 0700, 20 FEB 04, THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED BY THE 10TH MP BN (CID)(FWD) THAT AN IRAQI PRISONER HAD DIED ON 19-FEB 04 AT ABU GHRAIB PRISON, IRAQ. 2 5 a PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT ON 19 FEB 04, FELLOW DETAINEES ALERTED THE GUARDS AT THE PRISON THAT MR. ABDULLAH WAS IN NEED OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. MEDICS FROM THE PRISON MEDICAL FACILITY RESPONDED TO THE COMPOUND AND FOUND THE VICTIM HAD COLLAPSED. THE MEDICS BEGAN CPR AT THE SCENE AND ATTEMPTED TO INTUBATE MR. ABDULLAH WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. CPR WA ED AND DEATH WAS PRONOUNCED BY LTC (DR) BATTALION SURGEON, 320TH MP BN, AT 1925, 19 FEB 04. AT 1200, 20 FEB 04, MR. ABDULLAH'S REMAINS WERE TRANSPORTED TO MORTUARY AFFAIRS, BIAP. A LOCAL AUTOPSY IS PENDING BY THE ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY. THE CASUALTY LIAISON OFFICER (CLO) IS CW3 SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE, 11111111111.11irrier-51111111116 INVESTIGATION CONTINUES BY USACIDC. 7. CID REPORTS ARE EXEMPT FROM AUTOMATIC TERMINATION OF PROTECTIVE MARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 3, AR 25-55. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 26 CID FORM 66 I. DATE 2. TIME RECEIVED 7. CASE NUMBER 20 r-‘6 oct Q -70 )0367-04- C (9 25'1-cd (5-f 3. OFFENSE 8. ASSIG 40 . err-, I" ote.}L: 1:7741+{ Lit 4. SUBJECT 9. TYPE OF ACTION GG 1 5. VICTIM 10. REPORTS S".e-_ ttCr-r-..A" C CA itIr A 3 Du LLA (4, SUSPENSE :7"SAl: /5-.7 9...1 3 Abp Ghtc-i6 ft (*roe., 21Crb 6. CASE DESCRIPTION _ Q ____ GD ,A-4--;41-/ collaireA GJe.S. tte ve V !IVA r es -Lt.% d Pd..te/A4g SU? OTHER ACTION 12. CID F'JNDS - ACTION RQRD COMPL j DATE CRIMINAL INFO EVIDENCE CUST 1 A1 14 R. . ,,-' SEQUENCE NUMBER INVESTIGATIVE. INVESTIGATIVE ; # 603 G,-04- c t 92.5-cp go/sl DATE NOTED 2.0 r-83 Ox{ ,, rt • ACTIVITY '' A„,t 4,: 1.7 AVA I.rtn. c:A.1.1 4 0 1.. ry.r Cie 0 r4-rinJ:L/4"o f5.y rei a r-f-A u-topr si elvs4 5 ( C I) L.., ,,,,..?„ :.-,.. ,Af...1:,-1 A (2 l? e) irti.A :1\A jo r . iNr.n\. \ :\ —.1%11111161nual¦werarkf t.MasramtMangrIsiAlia.c.fflk (YI V.iwcs^^ - •VIM-In/WITNESS FORMS-(DD• Form:280,1Y (anribtate in MS) L Circle V W V W ACTION Obtain MP Report / MPR # NCIC entry on stolen prop Film submitted for contact sheet Copy of AIR posted in ACIRS Obtain all documents concerning the positive urinalysis Last Name Date Issued Circle Last Name Date Issued V W V W Li , MISCELLANEO.US ACTIVITY COMPLETED N/ A ACTION ¦:. Sources targeted Circle V W V W ¦ ¦ Medical records requested ¦ ¦ Name check dispatched ¦ ¦ Name check results 'received . All documents marked with • the ROI or file number COMPLETED ::r,‘. 0,4 1.Ot/..e ( lAckr 0 re (7 en" Last Name Date Issued COMPLETED N I A ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ CONTAC-TV PHONENUMBERS • -INVESTIGATIVE STANDARDS ACTIVITY / PERSON _ .._ – -: nves ge ive Yvan PHONE NUMBER I VICTIMS INTERVIEWED EYE WITNESSES INTERVIEWED EVIDENCE DEPOSITED LAB REQUESTS RFA'S SENT OUT MEANINGFUL INV ACTIVITY RFA FOLLOW UP KNOWN SUBJ FINALS UNFOUNDED FINALS UNKNOWN SUBJ FINALS ACTION TAKEN R OFFICIAL USE ONLY 24 hours 24 hours 1 duty day 5 duty days 5 duty days 10 duty days 15 duty days 15 duty days 15 duty days 30 cal days 30 cal days J • DOD-DOACID002301 AGENTS ACTIVITY SUMMARY control Number (CID Regulation 195 -1) 0036-04-CID259-80151 TAKE, DATE, AND AGENT StROSAAY OF INVESTIGATIVE ACITIVITY 0700, 20 Feb 04 Received notification from 10" MP BN that a prisoner SA UM 1014 1,66 1 had died at Abu Ghraib prison - - id4C-4 ___761_ . 0800, 20 Feb C4 Coordinated with SA gm Abu Ghraib Prison, who said SA 111111111ab7z_itidr_i the prisoner (ISN #157213) died at 1925, 19 Feb 04, of . a gastric ulcer; he was in Ganci #7 (outdoor holding area) . tai_11.4.11.6.1-1610-) 0820, 20 Feb 04 SA =mg and SA EOM linked up with MP escort on BIAP SA 614,4006,1 and traveled to prison i/.11 4771 / 0945, 20 Feb 04 SA ININIIIM/SA IIIMII interviewed LTC 20" MP BN SA 104cli b6-1 Surgeon, who pronounced death. LTC provided a copy of DA 2669-R (Certificate of Death) and medical care record of victim. Medical record indicated victim was resident of Ganci #6. (See AIR) L -3,66­ 1025, 20 Feb 04 SAtIMAiliVSAllgiircoordinated with SFC illidai, SA 4,44:-Ii k0-1 320" MP BN TOC, who said SFC fwas the shift leader for Ganci #7 h44=-3 1bb -3 I 66-/.Itqc4A1. i6aig-3 20 Feb 04 SA --SA UM141044-1 1 bb 1 , shift leader for Ganci #7 & 8, 320' h MP BN, 1035, /SAMOS coordinated with SFC - Abu Ghraib prison. He had no knowledge of a prisoner death. 1045, 20 Feb 04 Coordinated with SGT illiginijaialligi11¦111.111111 SA 111111111111110;4-1“4,-1 320th MP BN, who was NCOIC for Ganci #7 during incident. He had no knowledge of a prisoner death. 1054, 20 Feb 04 Examined log book at Ganci #6. Log entry 1924/19 Feb SA 10741.426.1 04 stated "157213 with medics". 1100, 20 Feb 04 Interviewed SGT 0111.1111111.11ill=11111=111111111111111, 145&-.3 320" SA ko.r,itc(,-I 1 NCOIC of Ganci #6 during incident. SGT confirmed medics treated victim from his compound. (See AIR) • -'k-Irk 1130, 20 Feb 04 SA VOIMMOVSA linked up with MP escort and SA WilliftiacAi krc,) traveled back to BIAP. 1330, 20 Feb 04 Briefed 10" MP BN (CID) Operations officer on • SA IMOOMICac . , preliminary incjive activity. Ops Officer said the BN FSO, SA would coordi at.e with AFIP :: concerning autopsy and not.ity this ^_T-i•e or the ime/date •end. 1400, '0 Feb 04 Coordinated with Mortuary Affairs, BIAP, to hold body SA 11111.1111114c-1,6G-1 until after autopsy. J Uu, ,.. %.1 CONTROL NUMBER (CID Regulation 195-1) 0036-04-C1D259-80151 AGENTS ACTIVITY St/MARY TIME, DATE, AND AGENT 1500, 20 Feb 04 SA Ma& b1(- i bb-1 415x4i tfri Fel) c-A 1,4. b6-/ .5/1- 111111111111. 2_Le r .10 ', 11.0 SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATIVE ACITIVITY Drafted initial report, AAS entries, AIR, built case file. 1,'Ui 5S L. Di s? -)y . (--¦ S Fs-c, , et +0 r ?c•e_p • Ic"'¦ ."-c).A- e_. \-N C^ (12-LO 1:1k-1 ( C1 (Dick, OAILL't AALL., A. t der,-t.rxed,,' is 4 sts4e pfe.C;r1c-A C k-€_ Sh0 ,--(C1 k CL(.7(. (log e 4L: upe., ece:pt pre-nfr'uq..? et. L Iscs fe t TO SA-: k, 6 b4c.-4/ &64 t 11111111111^--° fl 4-0 0‘4-S .0.`C C'S r12.‘SCii¦i TN44-4/:260 V2-4-ct , 0.-PC A"e CNC, , e) e2 J V td id 4 Timt.0ATE. AANGDEAN(Ta:NSTACTIVITY SUMMARY (*antral Number .(11.n 4-.C1D259-80151 0.:11) Regulation 195-I ) ILMARY S NI INvE s-ricATivr. A7311 . 1500. 26 Feb 04 SACiabT" L 66-1 I: 60 T: 120 bé 1964 IntegilEWC SP and SPC 320th Military Police Co,_ iab Prison. q, APO AE 09335. Both SPC and SPC were medics assigned to treat prisoners at the prison. SPC 111111111111111tated that he initially saw Mr. ABDULLAH during sick call at compound 6. Mr. ABDULLLAH was conscious and breathing and had walked to sick call. Through another prisoner, 1,1/LLAH told him that he could not urinate and felt dizzy. SPC told Mr. ABDULLAH to lay down and that he would consult the doctor and return after sick call. b to 40 minutes later, before he could consult a doctor, SPC was recalled to compound 6. Several other prisoners carried Mr. ABDULLAH out of his tent wrapped in blanket. Mr. A UL was era 0 t he appeared to be unconscious. SPC PC and a third soldier transported Mr. ij sy. on Mr. ABDULLAH for several minutes before Dr. (LTC) pronounced Mr. ABDULLAH dead. 10,-R, 414.c SPC ralaistated that he was not with SPC 111111111111111during SPC initial visit with Mr. AH at compound 6. SPC 1111111111111a said he helped SPC and the third soldier transported Mr. ABDULLAH to the in-processing center and treated him there. ABDULLAH to the prisoner in-processing center. Once there,kid Both SPC and SPC believed the third soldier who e.4-1 transport Mr. ABDULLAH to the in-processing center was SPC of L 9'' Co, Abu Ghriab Prison, Baghdad, Iraq, APO AE 09335. SPC as not available to be interviewed. t'IT)11 ?! Ft )R (11 ,1:It•IAI PAGI, 3 .1In'I kn J V ti v v '9!) AGENT'S ACTIVITKNIMARY t unit ' :4 Nutaber 00364M-CIr.'.259-30:5: (OD Regulation 1954 ) TIME DATE AND AGENT SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITY 1400, 28 Feb 04 SA W? -'1 1130, 1 Mar 04 SAM11.11101(-1 1 -I 1245, 1 Mar 04 SA 11111111111)b14-1 1 la,- I 1 Tor 04 SI} 1gMIMK?c-y,6-t Li nn,r f— 0c-fa bb-I Attended autopsy of Mr. ABDULLAH, conducted by MAI (Dr) Deputy Medical Examiner, AFIP, at the BIAP Mortuary Affairs. Preliminary manner of death was natural; cause of death was peritonitis caused by a perforated ulcer of the stomach. AFIP case number ME04-101. SAT said he would provide this office a copy of the photo CD and prelim autopsy report when received from MAIM= Oc-3,frk -.3 Obtained hard copy of preliminary autopsy report and electronic copy of autopsy photos from SAMMII(BN FSO). 'plc. ( I obl Drafted 2" d status report. To TC for review. exx, ‘). 0 S1L.r 4--R,-,c,( (6)/ do $A-c-.I et.` 4-ci :sfc. , ed, 43- 5-/Pit Aie--r 4.4/.5 dew, . ra-1 sr-;4_ Qe 1.4 11)1 ,(IRM FOR 1-11:1:11. "IAI . 11SE t)NI.Y l'AGF I ICI go Jt-UI v%., AGENT'S ACTIVITY SUMMARY Control Number -0036-04-CID259-80151 (CID Regulation 195-I) i TIME. DATE. AND AGENT SUNIMARY OF INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITY 1300.4 Mar 04 Made corrections to Final (C). To TC for review. SA iln11111bk4 c-ti 66-J conre.Ji-o—r cA- bl-c-t 667 I 4.-F • "4"/Qs' . %/111.1111111116 i be, ariimip -12 r? L 1:20 t,A4v64. [ ?Fe Cit'f -r(0 Irld OW/ lil-I ked CID 1-1 /R71.123 r¦ Jr; t writ Al I ;Sr (WI PACE ( 1 go .1tiuvvv • DOD-DOACID002306 _ofie C to7_r9-8-0tri xgaiiietcv ',;•61±ttemtar--er .1r4 40:11±bagrtzefirr145-_______ 1014 A./ (7 ulcer- 00/Z P--z(1 i5LL' .4 1c-17-5.7 VelML, ,'2&$ —(5'7 a), ac-ti 7 _ r I ticJ ccfc o. 196—) ( 7 f 5-4 UM" c t IT) 1.4 )RM 2S : 4:I Sil FOR OFFICIAL. 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Lac...44 apt./. -.1,. 111111.11.1116''- i i 4 Social Securit) Number 15 Other ID Number 6. Date of ' -j eumia6/. (4.4 I 18 POB SiSt 19 POB Zip17. POB Ci : .4,14e g 1 IMI¦ ,le4 1,6,.y :,,:Set 21 Fj:e I 22. Ethnic I 23 Height. 1 24. Weight: o lor 1 27. Citizen . I 28. Educ: 129 Pilot Record 30 Martial I 25. Hair: i 26. Eye C rA 1 I \ !US 33 lob Description/Location: 33. MC: 34. Security Or: 35. Physical Marks/ Tattoos: 1 36. Spouse Military Branch eR I i I I Yes: . No . : 7 Alias:Nicknames 138. Alias/Nicknames' 139. Alias/Nicknames: •lu Unt142rgantzation, 41. Unit Phone Number: Home: Cell/Pager trsA (' (-0 , Ls.--..e.„--v_.„....._,..,,---,A._po:-13 ‘11litar¦ Scrx %cc 43 Sub Unit: 44. Fort/City: 45. State: 46. Country: 47. Zip Code/APO 37-0 _ A-e._ IS'') -S-2 .1 tt Home Address 49. City. 50. State: 51. Country: 52. Zip Code/APO 53 NV 54. Family Rel: 55. Last Name: 56. First Name: 57. Middle Name: i8 Social StCUtil) 159. Grade/Rank: I 60. MC: 61. Uni t: n: r, n, 63. State: 64. 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