Case 78
The Janabi Family
Case 78
The Janabi Family
Sergeant Yribe was notably stern, straight-faced, and focused when approaching the building. He commanded his squad quickly and efficiently as they swept through the farmhouse performing a building clearance. They rushed down the corridor of the house, shouting and kicking down doors with their weapons raised.
With the building secured the shocking reality of what happened inside became clear.
________
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
______
If you are hearing impaired or know someone who is and would like to get a transcript of the episode, please email us at contact@casefilepodcast.com
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
BOOKS:
Black Hearts: One Platoon’s Descent Into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death – Jim Frederick
VIDEO:
Ultimatum to Saddam Hussein – George W. Bush
Iraqis Outraged at U.S Soldier’s Life Sentence – Al Jazeera
COURT DOCUMENTS:
U.S v. Steven D. Green – Affidavit in Support of an Arrest Warrant
Transcript of Testimony of Paul Cortez
Transcript of Testimony of Jesse Spielman
Transcript of Testimony of Mohammed al-Janabi
Transcript of Testimony of Mahdi al-Janabi
JUSTIN WATT INTERVIEWS:
Stand Strong: Serving Honorably in Combat
Stand Strong: The Effects of Combat on the Army Professional
OTHER DOCUMENTS:
Letter of Apology – Steven Green
ARTICLES:
David Babineau – Arlington National Cemetery
Relatives describe young men determined to serve country – New York Times
Family, friends remember soldiers tortured, killed in Iraq – Fox News
Two dead soldiers, eight more to go, vow avengers of Iraqi girl’s rape – Telegraph
“I came over here because I wanted to kill people” – Washington Post
Experience: I was a whistleblower – The Guardian
Soldier describes anguish in revealing murder allegations – USA Today
Details emerge in alleged army rape, killings – Washington Post
A soldiers shame – Time
Accused G.I was troubled long before Iraq – New York Times
Soldier: ‘Death walk’ drives troops ‘nuts’ – CNN International
Ex-soldier pleads not guilty to rape, murder – CNN International
Iraq rape soldier given life sentence – The Guardian
Ex-Soldier gets life sentence for Iraq murders – New York Times
‘I didn’t think of Iraqis as humans,’ says U.S soldier who raped 14-year-old girl before killing her and her family – Daily Mail
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Harry’s – Get started shaving with Harry’s today by claiming your Trial Set for £3.95
SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today
hims – Get a trial month of hims for just $5 today while the supplies last
Sergeant Yribe was notably stern, straight-faced, and focused when approaching the building. He commanded his squad quickly and efficiently as they swept through the farmhouse performing a building clearance. They rushed down the corridor of the house, shouting and kicking down doors with their weapons raised.
With the building secured the shocking reality of what happened inside became clear.
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
______
If you are hearing impaired or know someone who is and would like to get a transcript of the episode, please email us at contact@casefilepodcast.com
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
BOOKS:
Black Hearts: One Platoon’s Descent Into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death – Jim Frederick
VIDEO:
Ultimatum to Saddam Hussein – George W. Bush
Iraqis Outraged at U.S Soldier’s Life Sentence – Al Jazeera
COURT DOCUMENTS:
U.S v. Steven D. Green – Affidavit in Support of an Arrest Warrant
Transcript of Testimony of Paul Cortez
Transcript of Testimony of Jesse Spielman
Transcript of Testimony of Mohammed al-Janabi
Transcript of Testimony of Mahdi al-Janabi
JUSTIN WATT INTERVIEWS:
Stand Strong: Serving Honorably in Combat
Stand Strong: The Effects of Combat on the Army Professional
OTHER DOCUMENTS:
Letter of Apology – Steven Green
ARTICLES:
David Babineau – Arlington National Cemetery
Relatives describe young men determined to serve country – New York Times
Family, friends remember soldiers tortured, killed in Iraq – Fox News
Two dead soldiers, eight more to go, vow avengers of Iraqi girl’s rape – Telegraph
“I came over here because I wanted to kill people” – Washington Post
Experience: I was a whistleblower – The Guardian
Soldier describes anguish in revealing murder allegations – USA Today
Details emerge in alleged army rape, killings – Washington Post
A soldiers shame – Time
Accused G.I was troubled long before Iraq – New York Times
Soldier: ‘Death walk’ drives troops ‘nuts’ – CNN International
Ex-soldier pleads not guilty to rape, murder – CNN International
Iraq rape soldier given life sentence – The Guardian
Ex-Soldier gets life sentence for Iraq murders – New York Times
‘I didn’t think of Iraqis as humans,’ says U.S soldier who raped 14-year-old girl before killing her and her family – Daily Mail
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Harry’s – Get started shaving with Harry’s today by claiming your Trial Set for £3.95
SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today
hims – Get a trial month of hims for just $5 today while the supplies last
CONNECT WITH US