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AR 15-6 Investigation re: Death of a Detainee

Sept. 7, 2003 | DOA | OJAG | ACLU-RDI 969
TYPE: Investigative File
RELEASE DATE: Apr. 18, 2005 | DOA
SOURCE: ACLU FOIA Request (Oct. 7, 2003)
On August 13, 2003 an Iraqi detainee (age 56) died at Camp Warhorse; cause of death: cardiopulmonary arrest. The detainee complained of being hot and was given water to drink. On 8/13/03, he was found lying on the concrete outside his cell, told MPs he had stomach problems. That afternoon he complained of chest pain and within 30 minutes was vomiting. He was given IV fluids was then returned to his cell. Later that day, he was found with no pulse; Life-saving measures failed; and he was declared dead at the scene. An autopsy was not performed.
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  • 2003-08-13, Camp Warhorse (Camp Freedom) , Iraq, Death
    • On August 13, 2003 an Iraqi detainee (age 56) died at Camp Warhorse; cause of death: cardiopulmonary arrest. The detainee complained of being hot and was given water to drink. On 8/13/03, he was found lying on the concrete outside his cell, told MPs he had stomach problems. That afternoon he complained of chest pain and within 30 minutes was vomiting. He was given IV fluids was then returned to his cell. Later that day, he was found with no pulse; Life-saving measures failed; and he was declared dead at the scene. An autopsy was not performed.