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June 22, 2004
Release Number: 04-06-41
AUTOPSY CONFIRMS DETAINEE'S CAUSE OF DEATH WAS HEART ATTACK
BAGHDAD, Iraq - An autopsy report confirmed a security internee being detained at Abu Ghraib died of a heart attack, June 10.
At the time of his death, the 52-year-old male was being treated for heart-related problems. He had been held as a security internee since October for offering a reward to anybody who would kill a U.S. Soldier.
An investigation was initiated to confirm the precise cause of death, which is standing procedure for all detainees who die while in custody of Coalition Forces.
The remains will be turned over to the International Committee of the Red Cross for transfer to the Iraqi government.
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