Death Investigation Gul Rahman

Approved for Release: 2016/06/10 C06555318
28 January 2003
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Deputy Director for Operations
VIA:
Associate Deputy Director for

Operations/Counterintelligence
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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(b)(7)(c)
FROM:
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SUBJECT:
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(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) [\JatSecAct
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
Death Investigation - Gul RAHMAN
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION
1.
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The scope of ~s investigation was to
determine the cause of thel__j November 2002 death of Gul
t' amember of Hezb/i
=i~a:h:e::s u:::::o:::ained a~
l
interrogation by CIA personnel,j
(b)(1)
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I Information
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contained in this report regarding the background of
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~s well. as the treatment of detainees at .
lS provlded for background and .context as ~t
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re ates to the investigation of the death of Gul RAHMAN.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive review, survey or
inspection of the operational procedures at I
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BACKGROUND ON
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There a,re 20 cells located inside the prison

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The cells are
stand-alone concrete boxes. I
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~'Sep 2002 (Attachment 2)
May 2002 (Attachment 3)
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Jun 2002 (Attachment 5)
I Jun 2002 (Attachment 6)
!Oct 2002 (Attachment 7)
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Four of the cells have high bars that run between two walls
to which prisoners can be secured. These four cells are
designed for sleep deprivation. J
Stereo speakers in
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between detainees. 8
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May 2002 (Attachment 8)

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ct 2002 (Attachment 9)
11
Sep 2002 (Attachment 11)
12L_In---ct_e_rvcc-ie_w_o~f~___j___.______.______,Nov 2002 (Attachment 12)
13lnterview of
Nov 2002(Attachment 13}
14lnterview of
ov 2002 (Attachment 14)
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LDec 2002 {Attachment 15)

{Attachment 13)
2002 {Attachment 7)
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Betweenl__!August andl_!September 2002,

able to make arrangements with the BOP to
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I September 2002, I
I cabled
Headquarters an noted t~ they looked forward t(b)( )
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receiving a timeline for the TDY of BOP personnel(b)( ) N
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Jul2002 (Attachment 18)
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indicating "sooner is b~ 24 On
November 200:(b){1)L
N tS A t BOP officers arrived in ~and tralned the
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a ec c guards from
November. BOP instructors trained L_j
c===Jguards in restraint techniques, escort procedures,
security checks, entrance procedures, cell searches, watch
calls, and patd0 wn searches. BOP also made a number of
recommendations to im rove the securit of the rison. 25
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
(b)( 1)
-(b)(3) CIAAct:::====:;(b)(3) NatSecAct
(Attachment 20)
(Attachment 21)
'-o2-c-6lc-n~te-rv~ie_w_o=f----~Nov 2002 (Attachment 13)
27 Interview of
Dec 2002 (Attachment 15)
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Nov 2002 (Attachment 13)
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31 Interview ol(b)(6)
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Death Investigation - Gul RAHMA(b)(7)(c)
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7.
ts7 Heating and cooling are problematic at the
prison facility. There is no insulation in the building
and no central heating or cooling.
The facility is hot in the
summer and cold in the winter. There are ceiling fans that
help cool the facility in the summer. According to
in late September 2002, Station purchased 10 electric
heater~ that were delivered in early October 2002.
Five of
the electric heaters were placed in the administrative
section of the prison and five were placed in the guard
shacks.
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In mid-Oct6ber 2002, five gas heaters

were purchased and delivered sometime shortly thereafter.
All five gas heaters were placed in the guard towers. In
early November 2002, five more gas heaters were purchased
and delivered at a later date. These heaters were placed
in the housing area of the prison. These heaters were in
place prior to RAHMAN's death. On
November 2002, the
day of RAHMAN's death, five more gas heaters were ordered
~ set up in the housing area circa
November 2002. On
L__j November 2002, 15 more gas heaters were ordered and set
up sometime in December 2002. Some were used to replace
broken heaters. 34 According to I
I there are
approximately 15 gas heaters currently set up in the

prisoner housing area. 35
has now placed a
thermometer inside the hous1ng area
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321nterview ot[(b )( 1)
33lnterview of (b)(3) CIAAct Dec 2002(Attachment 15)
3.4 Lotus Note fr((b)(3) NatSecAct N.ov 2002 (Attachment 23)
351nterview o((b)(6)
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SUBJECT:
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
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that the guards record

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each day
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conception of
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Headquarters and
Station have made efforts to ensure
the physical health of the detainees. On llJune 2002,
!Station cabled Headquarters and stat~ the following:
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10.
f.&) According to
a CIA medical
officer TDY tol
~ at the end of August, 2002, ~--~
had agreed toprovide
physician to examine the
prisoners.
As
of
LJNovember
2002,~as
failed to do
(b)( 1)
so. As a result, Station assumed b~ault the
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct responsibility of taking care of. the prisoner's health 1are
needs.
stated that he first visited!
Jon
~November 2002, shortly after his arrival for his second
ToY tol
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stated that if a prisoner
beco~es ill, he and another Station medic go tol
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(b)( 1)
and treat them.
stated that his guidelnes for
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treating the prisoners were vague and needed to be further
defined. I
!stated that he c::. 1 1 .,, +-h<=> "-"-'-~._,_.__"-<.L..L~
of the Off1ce of Medical Services (b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(1
(OMS
and asked for guidance.
was told, ~the
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Hippocratic Oath states that if someone is sick, you treat
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11.
rm
datedD November 2002,
.
(b)( 1)
provides a detailed outline of Station's medical support to
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the detainees at
rhe cable is quoted below in
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its entiretY(b)( 1 )---------,
SUBJECT:
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STATION MEDICAL SUPPORT TO
DETAINEES
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(b)( 1)
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.REF: NONE
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TEXT:
1.
ACTION REQUIRED:
NONE, FYI ONLY.
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Gul RAHMAN
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(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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I STATION MEDICAL
PERSONNEL ALSO
PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL MEDICAL SUPPORT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.
THIS TYPICALLY CONSISTS OF .TREATMENT FOR ACUTE MEDICAL
PROBLEMS AND FOLLOW-UP TREATMENT FOR PRE~EXISTING MEDICAL
CONDITIONS.
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THE
LAST REGUL4R ASSISTANCE VISIT TO
WAS CONDUCTED
THE NEXT PLANNED VISIT WILL BE
FROM !NOVEMBER 2002.
DURING
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2002.
BASED ON THE LAST
CIAAct
VISIT, FOLLOW-UP CARE WAS PROVIDED TO SEVERAL
NatSecAct INMATES FROM [(b)( )j NOVEMBER 2002.
(b)(1)
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DURING THE MOST RECENT

SCHEDULED VISIT TO ~______
~DETAINEES WHO PREVIOUSLY
IDENTIFIED THEMSELVES AS DIABETICS WERE TESTED FOR BLOOD
SUGAR LEVELS (WHICH WERE NORMAL),
DETAINEE WITH A
VARIETY OF PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS WAS PRESCRIBED FIVE
DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS, AND SEVERAL DETAINEES WERE
(b)( 1)
PRESCRIBED MILD PAIN RELIEVERS.
URINE TESTING OF THE
(b)(3) CIAAct
INMATES INDICATED ALL OF THE
DETAINEES WERE
(b)(3) NatSecAct RECEIVING SUFFICIENT NOURISHMENT AND HYDRATION. ALL OF THE
DETAINEES AT
. (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GUL RAHMAN)
HAVE BEEN FULLY COOPERATIVE WITH THE MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN
(b)(1)
RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND WELFARE.
(b)(3) CIAAct
THE ONE EXCEPTION, GUL RAHMAN, WOULD ON~Y STATE THAT
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To----=Q=--U_E_s_T_I_oN_I_N_G_._____
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TREATMENT OF PRISONERS
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
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(b )(7)(f)
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al
!officer, is
responsible for detainee affairs atl
!station, and is
viewed by Station management and personnel as the ~site
manager."
arrived in I
I on
August 2 002. .
Prior
to
his
arrival
in
I
II
I
did
not know he would
(b)( 1)
be
responsible
for
detainee
affairs.
stAted that he
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learned that he would have this r~sponsibili t+--v------,
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1
approximately three days after his arrival inl
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
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(b)(7)(c)
(bT(f)
lwas approximately one month short of being
L_o_p_e_r_a_t--c-i-on_jal at the time of I
I arrival.!
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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IOct
2002 (Attachment 28)

(b) 1)
Apr 2002 (Attachment 29)
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SUBJECT:
Death Investigation - Gul
(b)(6)
,----------------------(b)(7)(c),---------,
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(b)( 1)
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Psychologist w o works for CIA as an independent

contractor, and is involved in the use of enhanced
interrogation techniques with high value targets, spent
weeks at
from earl -to mid-
43lnterview
44 Interview
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
loec 2002 (Attachment 15) (b)(3) NatSecAct
[Tan 2003 (Attachment 30)
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16.
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Although
does not have a written
set of Standard Operating Procedures (a flaw noted by
~-------~has established a standard method of
operation.
For security reasons, prisoners are brought to
(b)( 1)
the
facility
with their hands and feet shackled.
(b)(3) CIAAct
Blindfolds
are
placed over their eyes and a hood is placed
(b)(3) NatSecAct
over their heads. Ear plugs are also placed in their ears;
(b)(6)
This is done so that prisoners have no knowledge of where
(b)(7)(c)
they are being housed, cannot hear what is being said
(b )(7)(f)
around them, and have no idea if they are alone or with
other prisoners. Additionally, it prevents any form of
communication between prisoners. Prisoners are handled by
guards in complete silence. Hand signals are used by the
guards to communicate with each bther. Prisoners are
dressed in sweatsui ts and adult diapers. The diapers are
used for sanitary reasons during transportation, and as a
means to humiliate the prisoner. When prisoners are
delivered to their 6ell, one hand or foo~ is shackled to
the wall. This is done for the safety of the guard.
Later, the manner in which a prisoner is shackled is based
on his leVel of cooperation and the dang~r he presents to
the guards. However, all prisoners are shackled in some
manner.
If they are not shackled to the wall, their hands
and feet may be shackled. If a prisoner is uncooperative,
or presents a significant physical threat to the guards, he
may be shackled in a "short chain" position. This method
was taught to the guards by BOP instructors as a safer
alternative to hog-tying prisoners. Hog-tying prisoners
has resulted in a number of deaths in the US, and the
"short chain" method is safer for the prisoners while still
providing a higher degree of safety and security for the
guards.
In the "short chain" method, the prisoner's hands
are shackled together as are .his feet.
Then a short chairt
is us~d to shackle the hands to the feet.
This keeps a
prisoner's hand shackled within several inches of his feet.
The prisoner's feet are then shackled to the wall.
This
provides for the maximum degree of control over the
prisoner while allowing for prisoner safety. 45
45
Interview of [(b)( 1)
=::pee 2002 (Attachment 15)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct'I'OP
(b)(7)(c)
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_ _ _ _ _ _ (b)(1 )_ __
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
SUBJECT:
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
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17.
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Prior to the guards' departure from the
cell, the hood, blindfold, and ear plugs are taken from the
prisoner.
Prisoners are housed in total darkness.
stated that this is done for a couple of reasons.
stated that he wanted to disorient prisoners so thev didn't
know if it was day or night. I
Additionally, music is played in the prisoner housing area

24 hours a day. This is done to prevent prisoners from
communicating with each other. 46
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c) !
(b )(7)(f) .. I
18.
~
Sleep deprivation. is also used to enhance
successful interrogation. The decision to use sleep
deprivation is made by the individual CIA officer who is
working with a particular prisoner. When sleep deprivation
is utilized, the prisoner is chained by one or both wrists
to a bar running across the ceilina of the cell. This '
forces the piisoner to stand. I
lstated that he
consulted with
and was told that rio prisoner should
undergo more than 72 hours of sleep deprivation because
lucidity begins to decline and questioning become
ineffective 47 I
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
19,
~
Often, prisoners who possess significant or
(b)(6)
imminent threat information are stripped to their diapers
during interrogation and placed back into their cells
(b)(7)(c)
wearing
only diapers.
This is done solely to humiliate the
(b )(7)(f)
prisoner for interrogation purposes. When the prisoner
soils a diaper, they are changed by the guards. Sometimes
the guards run out of diapers and the prisoners are placed
back in their cells in a handcrafted diaper secured by duct
tape.
If the guards don't have any available diapers, the
prisoners are rendered to their cell nude. 48
46lnterview of
47 Interview of (b)( 1)
4Sinterview of (b)(3) CIAAct

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20.
ts+ Prisoners' cells are austere. A prisoner
begins his confinement with nothing in his cell except a
bucket used for human waste.
Prisoners are given rewards
for cooperation. Rewards can consist of a light, "foamies"
for the prisoners' ears (blocks out the music), a mat to
sleep on, extra blankets, etc. Additionally, a luxury room
has been built which has a light, a rocking chair, a table,
and carpeting on the floor.
Prisoners are not punished for
lack of cooperation.
Instead, rewards that they have
received for cooperation are taken from them if they become
uncooperative. 49
21.
f-8-t When guards move prisoners from their cell
. to the interrogation. room, usually
guards enter the
cell with a flashlight. A hood is placed over the
prisoner's head and he is lead to the interrogation room in
shackles. The guards do not speak to the prisoners and all
communication between the guards is completed with hand
signals. Once the detainee is placed in the interrogation
(b)( 1)
room the guards depart, and the hood is removed byl
I
(b)(3) CIAAct
personnel. Every effort is made to ensure that the only
(b)(3) NatSecAct
person a detainee communicates with is his CIA
interrogator. 50
DEATH OF GUL RAHMAN

22.
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Gul RAHMAN was a Hezbi Islami official from.
Wardak province, Afghanistan, who was known to interact
with and support Al Qa'ida. He was known to be a close
associate of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar and Abu Abd Al-RAHMAN AlNajdi.
1
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(b)( 1)
have some good information. 54
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RAHMAN was apprehended in Islamabad,

October 2002, during an early morning raid
(b)( 1)
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
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(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
Interview o~
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
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(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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(b)(3) CIAAct
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(b )(7)(f)
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ts7
Later that day,
RAHMANI
!were flown
~here they were subsequently
61
transferrer to I
Upon RAHMAN's arrival at
/
_he
was
given
a
physical
examination and all of
(b)(1) .
his
personal
clotheB
and
effects
were
remcived. He was
(b)(3) NatSecAct
dressed in standard prison garb and placed in a single
cell. 62 j
described the standard prison garb as a
sweatsh~rt and sweat pants.
RAHMAN was also wearing an
(b)( 1)
adult diaper that was placed on him in
This is
(b)(3) NatSecAct done because prisoners are not allowed to use bathro.om
facilities on the airplane/
/and later as a
.means of humiliation. According to standard operating
(b)( 1)
procedures, one of RAHMAN's hands or feet would have been
(b)(3) CIAAct
shackled to the wall when he was placed in his cell.
I
the physical examination of RAHMAN
(b)(3) NatSecAct According to I
took place in I
(b)(6)
(b)( 1)
(b)(7)(c)
(b)(3) CIAAct
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
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(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
60 1
61

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(b )(7)(f)
(b)(7)(c)
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physical exam would note such obse~vations.

also
indicated that the p~isoner would be photographed. A
search of cable traffic related to RAHMAN found no record
of any reporting indicating that any injuries or health
conditions were noted.
stated that they keep no
medical records on the prisoners and the digital
(b)(1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
photographs taken of RAHMAN at rendition have long been
(b)(3) NatSecAct overwritten. 63 64
(b)(6)
30.
rs-7 According to
he was at
early
November
2002,
in
conjunction
with
the interrogations
(b )(7)(f)
of a few otrr :rirners. Although
recollections
wer~ fuzzy,
recalled th~t he m1ght have.been present
du .
the us nt,:roqatrn of ORAHMAN at I
recalled that
approached him, and they
(~))((~)) CIAAct
cussed strategies o use during his interrogation.
stated that he believes
conducted the first
(b)(3) NatSecAct '-1~.n--ct_e_r_r_jogation, and he watched from behind the lights.
stated that they talked afterwards and collaborated
'-----::-con=--s=-co=m~e approaches he might want to take. 65
(b)(7)(c)
~----~
f-&7 Cable traffic reflects that onD and

(b)(1)
[]November 2002,
interrogated RAHMAN.
(b)(3) NatSecAct The cable goes on to state that despite 48 hours of sleep
deprivation, auditory overload, total darkness, isolation,
a cold shower, and rough treatment, RAHMAN maintained a
(b)(1)
high interrogation resistance posture and continued to deny
(b)(3) NatSecAct that he was RAHMAN, despite overwhelming evidence to the
contrary. His resistance posture suggested a sophisticated
level of resistance training. The cable cited several
examples of his interrogation resistant behavior:
31.
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(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
o Remained steadfast in outright denials (ignored

obvious facts).
o Was unresponsive to provocation.
o Claimed inability to think due to conditions
(cold)
o Complained about poor treatment ..
(b)( 1)
63 Lotus Note f~'-"ro~m~I_ _ _ _-----,Jitol
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64lnterview o~
JDec2002 (Attachment 15)
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!Jan 2003 (Attachment 30)
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Complained about the violation of his huma:n

rights.
o Remained consistently unemotional, calm, and
composed.
o Blatantly lied while attempting to appear
sincere in his desire to cooperate.
o Consiitently u~ed his cover story.
o Displayed no anxiety (calmly picked at his
skin/nails during confrontations with damning
evidence against him.
o Was unfazed by physical and psychological
confrontations. 66
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
32.
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Cable traffic reflects that sleep
deprivation for RAHMAN beaan almost immediately after his
arrival at
I
!stated th~t he believed that
RAHMAN's sleep deprivation started from the beginning.
According to
RAHMAN's clothes.were taken from him
at this point, and he was left wearing a diaper.
During
the period of sleep deprivation, RAHMAN's arms were
shackled to a bar that ran between the wallS of ihe cell.
This prevented RAHMAN from sitting down .. 67 68
33.
f'B1 ' D'rrina the first few days of RAHMAN's
incarceration
at(
I cable traffic also reflects
(b)( 1)
that he received a cold shower. During our interview with
(b)(3) CIAAct
I
I he indicated that RAHMAN received a cold shower
(b)(3) NatSecAct
because the water heater was not working.
stated
that he was deliberately given a cold shower as a
(b)( 1)
deprivation technique. Cable traffic tends to support
(b)(3) CIAAct
L__-~--.-J statements. I
I stated that after RAHMAN
(b)(3) NatSecAct received the cold shower, he saw RAHMAN standing with the
(b)(6)
guards.
stated that RAHMAN was shivering and
(b)(7)(c)
showing early signs of hypothermia.. I I instructed the
guards to provicie RAHMAN with a blank~wnlch they Q.id. 69 70
(b )(7)(f)
34.
ts-t Cable. traffic also reflects that during his
first two days of incarceration, RAHMAN underwent ~rough
Interview of (b)( )
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(b)( 1)
Interview of
(b)(3)
CIAAct
(b)(3) CIAAct
69 Interview of
(b)(3)
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2003 (Attachment 30)
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66
67
68
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(b )(7)(f)
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~~~w~hile he had a hood over his head to
disorient him and scare him. I

what he termed ~a rough takedown."
ldescribed witnessina
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(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
I
The treatment is
~----~--~----~~~------~--~~~
(b)(7)(c)
never to the point that you hurt the prisoner physically,
(b )(7)(f)
you simply want to instill fear and despair in the
prisoner.
came u~ with the idea of the h~rd,-----------,
takedown and asked
for his thoughts. While
has not used this technique at facilities at which"-oh-e------;;h_a_s~
worked, and had never seen one conducted, he thought it was
worth trying. According to
there~w~e~r~e~-----,
approximately
CIA officers from the
team.
(b)( 1)
Each one had a .role during the takedown and it was
(b)(3) CIAAct
thoroughly planned and rehearsed. They opened the door of
(b)(3) NatSecAct" RAHMAN's cell and rushed in screaming and yelling for him
to ~get down." They dra~ged him outside, cut Off his.
clothes and secured him with Mylar tape. They covered his
head with a hood and ran him up and down a long corridor
adjacent to his cell. They slapped him and punched him
several times.
stated that although it was obvious
(b)( 1)
they were not trylng to hit him as hard as they could, a
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct couple of times the punches were forcefuL As they ran him
~long the corridor, a couple of times he fell and they
(b)(6)
dragged
him through the dirt (the floor outside of the
(b)(7)(c)
celis is dirt). RAHMAN did acquire a number of abrasions
(b )(7)(f)
on his face, legs, and hands, but nothing that required
medicalattention. (This may account for the abrasions
found on RAHMAN's body after his death. RAHMAN had a
number of surface abrasions on his shoulders, pelvis, arms,
legs, and face.)
At this point, RAHMAN was returned to his
cell and secured.
stated that
may have
(b)( 1)
spoken
to
RAHMAN
for
a
few
moments,
but
he
did
not know
(b)(3) CIAAct
what
said.
!stated
that
after
something
like
(b)(3) NatSecAct
this
is
done,
interrogators
should
speak
to
the
prisoner
to
(b)(6)
71 72
"give them something to think about."
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
I
ofl
Interview
72lnterview of
71
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35.
tsi . onD November 2002,
Station forwarded
a cable to Headquarters indicating
to date, RAHMAN had
provided no information to his interrogators. He still
refused to admit his true name was Gul RAHMAN. He appeared
somewhat fatigued relative to his appearance upon arrival
at
and remained resolutely defiant as
interrogators attempted to obtain information from him
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
November 2002, Station Officers
36.
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On
(b)(3) CIAAct
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RAHMAN.
~RAHMAN had spent the days since his last
(b)(S)
se~sion with Station officers in cold conditions with
(b)(?)(c)
minimal food or sleep. RAHMAN appeared incoherent for
(b)(7)(f)
portions of this. session, but was completely lucid by midsession. 74 During this session, RAHMAN finall v admitted.
that he was indeed Gul RAHMAN. I
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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(b)(7)(c)
both attributed this small

and
37.
~
interrogation breakthrough to the pressure techniques used
on RAHMAN.
!stated that he believed RAHMAN would
f-""-..........,....._,._ the admission without the pressures placed
(b )(7)(f)
on him.
stated that he considered RAHMAN's
admission of his identity as a breakthrJuq: buf did not
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
believe that RAHMAN had been "broken."

stated that
he believes RAHMAN made a compromise.
e new he was in
trouble and knew we had a lot of evidence that he was
RAHMAN.
believes that RAHMAN knew that he could
give up his identity and possibly get a little better
treatment, but still protect the information that was
76 77
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38.
t-8+ onONovemb~r 2002, Headquarters'requested
that psychologist ICs
and
conduct
a psychological assessment exam of RAHMAN to determine
which interrogation measures would be required to render
RAHMAN compliant. The cable stated that Headquarters was
motivated to extract any and all operational information on
Al:...Qa'ida and Hezbi Isl-ami from RAHMAN. The cable noted
that it was the assessment of the debriefers that RAHMAN
may need to be subjected to enhanced interrogation measures
to induce him to comply. I
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
Headquarters requested that the results of the
~e_x_a_m~i~n-a~t~i-o~n-be sent to Headquarters where a determination
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
on the course of action could be made ..'1.-8

39.
t5+ On that same d a y = November 2002),
conducted a psychological captivity assessment of RAHMAN.
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
76
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(b)(3) CIAAct
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(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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ao (b)( 1)

Nov 2002 (Attachment 44~
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
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(b)(3) CIAAct
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(b)(3) NatSecAct
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41.
iSl on
November 2002;
Station Medical
Officer, I
_
I examined Gul
RAHMAN and found
no health problems.
.
(b)(1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
42.
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The
afternoon
of
November
2002, was the
(b)(3) CIAAct
last time
lsaw RAHMAN alive. At that time,
(b)(3) NatSecAct
assessed
RAHMAN
to
be.in good overall health.
(b)(6)
.
noted that RAHMAN had small abrasions on his wrist
(b)(7)(c)
les as a result of the restraints. His ankle
(b )(7)(f)
restraints were loosened, and his hand restraints were
removed when RAHMAN was returned to his cell. 82 . According
to I
I RAHMAN had complained that he was cold, so
(b)(1)
83
I
I
gave
him
a
sweatshirt.
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
43.
~ Acc~ng to
Guard I
I RAHMAN
was fed at 2100 on L__JNovember 2002. Because prlsoners are
fed one large meal a day, and because of RAHMAN's actions
(b)( 1)
on
the following day, this is the last meal RAHMAN consumed
(b)(3) NatSecAct
prior to his death. 84
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c) .
44.
.-&}
According to I I RAHMAN was fed again at
(b )(7)(f) .
1500 ori
November 2002. 85 ~ing to numerous sources,
when the guards gave RAHMAN his food, he threw the plate,
waterbottle, and waste bucket at the guards. He began
yelling at the guards, repeating his threat, last stated
(b)( 1)
approximately
one week prior, that he knew their faces and
(b)(3) NatSecAct
he would kill them when,he got out of the prison. As a
result of his violent behavior,
ordered that the
guards
put
RAHMAN's
hand
restraints
back
on to prevent him
(b)( 1)
from taking any other violent actions. 86 The guards
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proceeded to shackle RAHMAN to the wall of his cell in a
(b)(6)
short chain position.
(In the "short chain" method, the
(b)(7)(c)
prisoner's hands are shackled together as are his feet.
(b )(7)(f)
Then a short chain is used to shackle the hands to the
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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83 Interview of
Dec 2002. (Attachment 15}
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(b )(3) NatSecAct
(b )(7)(f)
a1
Interview of
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
~~~~~~--~~~~
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(b)(3) CIAAct
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feet. This keeps a prisoner's hand shackled within several

inches of his feet. The prisoner's
feet are then shackled
,
to the wall). The only clothing being worn by RAHMAN at
this point was the sweatshirt given to him by
the
day before. RAHMAN was nude from the waist down. RAHMAN
had been nude, with the exception of a diaper for mostof
his incarceration. There is uncertainty as to when
RAHMAN's diaper had been removed.
As of approximately
1500, on c=JNovember 2002, RAHMAN was shackled in a sitting
position on bare concrete while nude from the waist. do~.
The manner in which he was shackled prevented him from
standing upright.
'
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(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(1) .
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c) .
(b )(7)(f)
45. . f5i The c::::::::Jguards made their normal rounds to

check on the prisoners onc=]November 2002, at 2200 and
2300.
The guards did not enter RAHMAN's cell, but visually
inspected him from the outside using a flashlight. 87
Accordin to
uardl
he and
cli-:::ce-=c-=k=-e=-d~RAHMAN,..,..,.....,"""""~'~s~c=e--.I-.-I---=at~un-4"'0"'0~o=n;----November 2002.
stated that they looked ~nto his
.cell and whistled. RAHMAN was sitting in his cell, alive
and shaking. 88 At 080'0, I
~uards
(b)( 1)
made the rounds to check on t~h~e~p=r~is~o~n~e~r~s~.-~A~c~c~o~rding
(b)(3) CIAAct
'--o-t-o~thc-e guards, RA.HMAN was alive, sitting on the floor and
(b)(3) NatSecAct shaking. ~oted that RAHMAN's eyes were open and
blinking. ~said RAHMAN's shaking did not seenual.
because all of the prisoners shake. 89 According to
(b)( 1)
guardl
he checked RAHMAN's cell at 100 . He .
(b)(3) NatSecAct noted that the pr1soner was lying on his side. I
I
(b)(6)
tapped the door with his nightst~ck; however, the prisoner
(b)(7)(c)
did not move. At that point,
!sought out
a
ito debrief other
CIA TDY'er who w~s atl
(b )(7)(f)
detainees. 90
4 6.
f-Si According to interviews conducted with
(b)( 1)
Agency personnel present at I
I when RAHMAN's body
(b)(3) NatSecAct was discovered, I
I were
(b)(1)
~-------~(b)(1)
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b )(7)(f)
_(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
s7 L__------:-------:-;-J_'_N.:_::o~v-=2~00=-=2:_;(Attachmerit 40)
' (b)( 1 )
BBinterview of

. (b)(3) CIAAct9lnterviews of
Nov 2002 (At1achment 45)
.(b)(3) NatSecActerview of (b)(1)
(b)(1)
"a
(b)(6)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
28
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(7)(c)
(b)(7)(c)
TQP agcRgTi/Xl
(b)(7)(c).
(b )(7)(f)
(b )(7)( d)
(b)(7)(d)
(b )(7)(f)
(b )(7)(f)
!Ol'
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct CUBJECT.
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(1) .
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c).
(b )(7)(f)
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
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(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
all at
to interrogate other prisoners. At
approximate!~ on Qoverriber 2002, one of the g~ards
walked up toL___Jand 1nformedc::Jat one of the
prisoners was not moving. The
officers went with the
guard to RAHMAN's cell. The guar unlocked the cell and
opened the door. RAHMAN was lying motionless on his right
side with his hands and feet shackled together and his feet
shackled to the wall. There was a small amount of blood
coming fromhis nose and mouth. RAHMAN was clothed in a
sweatshirt but had no pants.
lnoted that the only
things in his cell were an empty red waste bucket, and a
~ood tray with a small piece of bread 6n it.
stated
that there was rice strewn all over cell. ~entered the
cell and checked RAHMAN's pulse. When he ~not find a
pulse, he began CPR chest compressions. With each chest
compression,
noted that more blood would come from his
mouth and mucous from his nose.
returned to the area
where interrogations are conducted and called one.of the
Station medics on the radio.
also tried to contact
I
lbut he co~ld not fihd him. Station medic
stated that he received the radio call, but it was~v~e~ry~__j
cryptic.
stated that he did not know why he was
being
stated that h~ and
other Station medic) grabbed
their medical bags, obta1ned transportation, and traveled
to
9.1 92 93 94
I
II
4 7.
t-5-i When
noted that CPR was unsuccessful in
reviving RAHMAN, he~red that the cell be sealed until
the doctor arrived.
arrived 30-45
minutes later. Upon arrival, Station personnel greeted
and informed him that a prisoner was dead.
to RAHMAN's cell and found him
l__,l-y~i_n_g_o_n~h~l-s-s~1d~e-.~J----- examined RAHMAN's body and
(b)( 1)
rolled it on both sides.
stated that there was no
evidence that the pris~~~~~een abused and no evidence
(b)(3) CIAAct
noted that the blood coming
(b)(3) NatSecAct of a cause of death.
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
(b)( 1)
91 Interview of
(b)(3) CIAAct
92 Interview of
(b)(3) NatSecAct
93 Interview of (b)( 1)
94 Interview of (b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(6)
(b)(3) NatSecAct
29
(b)(7)(c)
(b)(7)(c)
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(b )(7)(f)
(b)(7)(d)
(b )(7)(f)
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
'I'Ol? SECRE'I'/ /JEl
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct \
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
SUBJECT:
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
f&)
from the nose and mouth was dark and inconsistent with a
wound to that area.
e~ t~~ated that RAHMAN (b)( 1)
5
died within the past few hours.
.
.
(b)(3) NatSecAct
48.
t57 .
I n<>t_ed that they found i t
unusual that the[
~was not present at the
prison at the time of RAHMAN's death. The interior prison
guards live inside the prison and rarely leave. When
questioned the guards about th
absence
he was told that the Commander was at
(b)(1)
said he heard second hand that the gua~r-d~s----:-~-=---~(b)(3) NatSecAct
[(b)(1) [that the Commander had a family emergency.
(b)(3) C I A A c t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' - (b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
(b)(1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
50.
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No photoqraphs were taken at the scene of
RAHMAN's death. [
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct.
(b)(3) NatSecAct
- - - - ( b ) ( 6 ) ___
9Sinterview of (b)(7)(c)
96lnterview of (b
97 Interview of
)(?)(f)
9s Interview of
99lnterview o
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(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) NatSecAct AUTOPSY
51. ~
Dr.
RAHMAN onL_JNovember 2002.
conducted an autopsy on
His findings are presented in
(b)(1)
his report entitled, "Final Autposy Findings, CASE #
(b)(3) CIAAct ~~~~hich is attached to this report. In summaryL_,_ _ _
(b)(3) NatSecActDr.
listed. the cause of death as "undetermined."
(b)(6)
stated, however, that it was his clinical impression
(b)(7)(c).
that RAHMAN died of hypothermia. 100
(b)(3) CIAAct
_j
11
(b )(7)(f)
tsi. L_____Jstated that
hypotherm~a is a diagnosis
of exclusion. In essence, other potential causes are ruled
out one by one until you are left with no other
possibility.
stated that he conducted a full
(b)( 1)
anterior neck dissection.
found no evidence of
(b)(3) CIAAct
hemorrhage in the tissue, muscles, and cartilage around the
(b)(3) NatSecAct neck and no evidence of damage to the Hyoid bone. Injuries
(b)(6)
such as these are common in cases of strangulation. I
I
(b)(7)(c)
examined the soft tissue on the inside of the mouth ana
(b )(7)(f)
found no evidence that pressure was placed over the mouth
'
as is common in cases of smothering. There was no trauma
to the teeth .. The head and skull were examined and
displayed no evidence of facial or skull fractures and no
blood
in the anterior chambers of the eyes. Jlexamined
(b)( 1)
the chest, trunk, abdomen, and genitals and ~no
(b)(3) CIAAct
evidence of trauma. RAHMAN had abrasions to both wrists
(b)(3) NatSecAct and ankles, but there was no evidence of infection. RAHMAN
(b)(6)
had a number of scrapes on his shoulders, legs, and hips;
(b)(7)(c)
however, there was no brui~ing around the abrasions
(b)(7)(f)
suggesting that there was no blunt force trauma. 101
(b)( 1 )
52.
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
The toxicolo y was conducted by the /'______ (b)(3) NatSecAct

~-~.-------;----.----~_ __jl
The toxicology included testing
all of the c ass~c poisons to include cyanide.
Additionally, they tested for substances used in truth
serums and found no evidence of toxic substances. During
the autopsy,
specifically looked for injection marks
on the body and searched for pill fragments in the mouth
and stomach and found no indication that he had ingested
any pills or received any injections. 102
(b)(3) CIAAct
100 Final Autopsy Findin s,
(Attachment 48)
101 Interview of Dr. (b)(1)
l02(nterview of Dr. (b)( 3 ) CIAAct
31
(b)(3) NatSecAck~cR~:ST, 'Xl
(b)( 6 )
zoz
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(b)(7)(c)
(b )(7)(f)
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SUBJECT:
54.
In making the clinical diagnosis of death by
hypothermia,
based his conclusion and the clinical
environment in which RAHMAN was found and the information
compiled during the investigation.
based his
conclusions on the following factors
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
RAHMAN's urine had high catecholamine levels,

which is consistent with hypothermic deaths.
RAHMAN was seen shivering for a number of hours

immediately prior to his death.
The environment in which he was housed w.as

extremely cold. On the night of his death, the
outside temperature was 31 degrees. The prison
facility i~ not inSulated.
RAHMAN had not eaten in approximately 36 hours.

No food was found in his stomach during the
autopsy. RAHMAN's glycogen levels would have
been depleted. Glycogen is a fuel source used by
the body to stay warm.
RAHMAN was unclothed from the waist down and was

in direct contact with cold concrete. Direct
cqnduction is a significant cause of heat loss in
the body.
RAHMAN was chained in a short chain position.

This prevented him from standing up and moving
around to warm his body.
RAHMAN was dehydrated which is a contributing

factor to hypothermia. 103
(b )(7)(f)
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
_ _ _ _ _ (b)(7)(c)_
100 Interview of Dr. [(b )(?)(f)------,1 Dec 2002 IAttachment 49)
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CONCLUSIONS
The evidence developed during the course of this
investigation suggests the following:
o
There is no evidence to suggest that RAHMAN's death

was deliberate.
There is no evidence to suggest that RAHMAN was

beaten, tortured, poisoned~ strangled, or smothered.
Hypothermia was the most likely. cause of death of Gul

. RAHMAN.
His death was not deliberate, but resulted from his

incarceration in a cold environment while nude from
the waist down, and ihackled in a position that
prevented him from moving around to keep warm.
Additionally, this kept him in direct contact with the
cold concrete floor leading to a loss of bodyh~at
through conduction.
Gul RAHMAN's actions contributed to his own death. By

throwing his last meal he was unable to provide his
body with a source of fuel to keep him warm.
Additionally, his violent behavior resulted in his
restraint which prevented him from generating body
heat by moving aro~nd and brought him in direct
contact with the
concrete flOor leadihg to a
conduction.
los~
of bodyheat through
(b)( 1)
(b)(3) CIAAct
(b)(3) NatSecAct
(b)(6)
(b)(7)(c)
Attachments
As stated
(b )(7)(f)
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(b)( 1)
lsep 2002
(b)(3) CIAAct
Sep 2002
(b)(3) NatSecAct
May 2002
~un 2002
Jun 2002
~(b)(3) CIAAct
Jun 2002 (b)(1)
7.
Oct 2002
(b)(3) CIAAct
8.
May 2002
(b)(3) NatSecAct
9.
Oct 2002.
10.
Jun 2002
(b)( 1)
11.
Sep 2002
(b)(3) CIAAct
12.
Interview of
(b)(3) NatSecAct
~Nov
2002
13. Interview of
v 2002
(b)(6)
_14.
Interview of
ov 2002
(b)(7)(c)
15.
Interview of
Dec 2002
(b )(7)(f)
(b)(3) CIAAct
16.
I Jun
2002
(b)( 1)
17 .
2002
(b)(3) CIAAct
18 .
Jul 2002
Aug 2002
(b)(3) NatSecAct 19 ..
20 .
Sep 2002
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Nov 2002
21 .
(b)( 1)
22 .
(b)(3) CIAAct
23 .
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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Jun 2002
Jul 2002
25 .
Auq 2002
26 .
(b)( 1)
(b)(1)
27
(b)(3) CIAAct
Oct 2002
(b)(3) CIAAct
28 .
(b)(3) NatSecAct
Apr 2002
(b)(3) NatSecAct 29 .
(b)(6)
30 .
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31 . ALEC I
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(b )(7)(f)
Nov 2002
32 . ALEC
ov 2002
33 .
(b)( 1)
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(b)(3) CIAAct
Nov 2002
35
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(b)( 1)
Nov 2002
37 . ALEC
(b)(3) CIAAct
38 .
(b)(3) NatSecAct
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2002
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39 .
Nov 2002
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(b)(3) CIAAct
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~ov 2002
42 .
(b)(3) CIAAct
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Nov
2002
43 .
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