The Documentary Podcast 'No justice, just kills’
Nov 17, 2025
Safa Yunus Rasif, a Haditha survivor who lost her family in the tragic 2005 killings, shares her poignant firsthand account alongside Mike Maloney, a former NCIS forensic investigator. They discuss the harrowing details of the massacre, the conflicting testimonies from Marines, and the struggle for justice that has persisted over decades. Safa's emotional journey for answers unfolds, while Maloney reveals pivotal forensic insights that challenge official narratives. Together, they reflect on the deep scars left on families and the painful quest for accountability.
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Child Survivor's 2006 Interview
- Safa was filmed in 2006 as a 14-year-old survivor recounting the Haditha raid that killed her family.
- She told investigators she was terrified and the only survivor, a testimony later withheld from trial evidence.
Wedding Photographer's Footage Sparked Inquiry
- A local wedding photographer filmed bodies and grieving family members at the morgue after the Haditha killings.
- The footage aired widely and triggered a U.S. military investigation into the incident.
Forensics Overcomes Competing Narratives
- Forensic reconstruction focuses on physical evidence, not competing narratives.
- Mike Maloney concluded bullet locations and blood patterns can show shooter positions regardless of witness claims.