In the pre-dawn hours of November 4, 2003, Manadel al-Jamadi, an Iraqi national, is led into Abu Ghraib prison by American forces. He is a ghost prisoner, unrecorded and unseen, brought in for interrogation. The tension is palpable as inquiries begin, but soon, the room falls silent; al-Jamadi is found lifeless, hanging by his wrists, a victim of a method condemned as torture.
The aftermath sees a flurry of confusion and attempts to cover up the tragedy. His body is packed in ice, and photographs of his corpse become emblematic of the horrors within Abu Ghraib. Investigations unfold slowly, with testimonies revealing a grim battle over the handling of his body and the truth behind his death.
Years later, the case reaches the United States Attorney General, yet no charges are filed. The haunting image of al-Jamadi lingers, a stark reminder of the abuses that occurred, as legal and moral questions about the treatment of detainees remain unresolved.
