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UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR


THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA.

SREBRENICA INVESTIGATION

SUMMARY OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE –


EXECUTION POINTS AND MASS GRAVES

By Dean Manning, ICTY Investigator


16 May 2000

OTP Ex. 140


UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL
FOR THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA.

SREBRENICA INVESTIGATION.

SUMMARY OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE - EXECUTION POINTS AND MASS


GRAVES.

Index.
Introduction.

Overview of Investigations …………………………..…….……..p 2


Summary Of Examinations and Exhumations …………….…….p 5
Scientific Examinations …………………….……………...…….p 12
Detailed Results of Exhumations ………………………………. P 16

Annex A.

Detailed Summary Of Execution Points and Mass Grave exhumations/Autopsies.

Detailed Summary of Execution Points ……………………………………..…...p 1

1. Pilca Dom - Execution Point ………………………....……………………….p 1


2. Kravica Warehouse - Execution Point ……….………………………..……...p 4
3. Nova Kasaba Execution Field – (Possible Execution Point) …………………p 8

Detailed Summary of Mass Grave Exhumations and Autopsy Examinations…p 9

1. Cerska – (Execution Point and Primary mass grave) ………..……………….p 9


2. Nova Kasaba 1996 – (Primary mass grave) ……………………………....p 12
3. Branjevo Military Farm – (Execution Point and Primary mass grave) ……p 15
4. ^an}ari Road 12 - (Secondary mass grave) ………………………………..p 19
5. Orahovac (Lazete 2) – (Execution Point and Primary mass grave) ………..p 23
6. Hod`i~i Road 3 - (Secondary mass grave) ……………………………...….p 27
7. Hod`i~i Road 5 - (Secondary mass grave) …………………………………p 31
8. Hod`i~i Road 4 - (Secondary mass grave) …………………………………p 34
9. Dam near Petkovci – (Execution Point and Primary mass grave) …………p 38
10. Liplje 2 - (Secondary mass grave) ………………………………………p 42
11. Kozluk - (Execution Point and Primary mass grave) ……………………...p 45
12. ^an~ari Road 3 - (Secondary mass grave) ………………………………....p 48
13. Glogova 2 - (Primary mass grave) ………………………………………....p 52
14. Zeleni Jadar 5 - (Secondary mass grave) …………………………...……….p 56
15. Nova Kasaba 1999 - (Primary mass grave) …………………………….....p 60
16. Konjevi} Polje 1 – (Primary mass grave) ……………………………….…..p 64
17. Konjevi} Polje 2 – (Primary mass grave) …………………………………...p 67

Annex B. Positive Identifications.

Annex C. Possible Identification Items.

Annex D. Ligatures And Blindfolds located within the graves.


UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR
THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA.

SREBRENICA INVESTIGATION
SUMMARY OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE - EXECUTION POINTS AND MASS
GRAVES

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of the evidence obtained from the
forensic examination of mass execution points and mass graves associated with the fall of
Srebrenica in July 1995. This report is, therefore, an investigative summary of the most
significant findings from the examination of these sites, the victims and artefacts. The
report consists of a brief summary of overall findings and a brief summary of
examinations and exhumations, followed by a more detailed summary of both findings
and examinations and exhumations attached as Annex A.

Following the fall of the Srebrenica “safe area”, thousands of Muslim men surrendered to
the VRS at Poto~ari, or surrendered or were captured after fleeing through the woods
from the enclave. They were taken to temporary detention points spread from the area of
Bratunac in the south to Pilica in the north. Over several days the VRS systematically
executed these prisoners, many of whom were bound or blindfolded, and buried them
within mass graves.

When it became apparent that the international community had learned of the killings and
burials, units of the VRS participated in a second attempt to conceal the crimes by
digging up the bodies from the initial mass graves and transferring them to secondary
graves. Thus, two types of graves were created, those known as “Primary”, in which the
individuals killed were placed soon after their deaths and “Secondary”, graves into which
the same individuals were later reburied.

Since the fall of Srebrenica, 39 of these mass graves have been identified, 17 of these
have been exhumed and the remains of at least 1883 individuals removed from those
graves, along with thousands of unconnected body parts. At least 1424 individuals died
of gunshot wounds and with at least 270 blindfolds and 407 ligatures located on or with
the bodies.

Aerial images were provided to the ICTY by United States authorities which provided
views of many of the mass graves at the time of, or shortly after, their creation. These
images were also able to provide information as to the location and creation dates for the
secondary graves. In the case of the killings at Branjevo Military Farm, hundreds of
bodies are visible in these images.

During exhumations conducted by the ICTY, evidence was located which showed that the
bodies were indeed some of those missing from Srebrenica. Identity documents and
belongings were located on the bodies and in the graves, as were items showing strong
Muslim religious affiliation, including copies of Koranic verses and Muslim amulets.
Also located with the bodies were Dutch newspapers, ration packs and personal items
which show a close connection to the Dutch Peacekeepers stationed at Srebrenica and
Poto~ari prior to the fall of Srebrenica.
OVERVIEW OF INVESTIGATIONS
In 1996, the Office of the Prosecutor commenced forensic examinations of suspected
execution points and the exhumation of mass graves sites in the area of Eastern Bosnia &
Herzegovina which were considered to be connected with the fall of the United Nations
“safe area” of Srebrenica in July of 1995. All exhumed human remains were the subject
of autopsy examination by pathologists and/or anthropologists, and approximately 50,000
pages of autopsy reports were produced, as well as more than 30,000 photographs. The
human remains were examined to determine such things as age, sex, cause of death and
the minimum number of individuals recovered. In total, approximately 11,000 physical
exhibits (not including bodies and body parts) were collected and a large number of these
items were the subject of analysis and examination by experts.

The following mass execution points were examined in 1996 and expert reports produced:

• Pilica Dom Cultural Centre


• Kravica Warehouse

During 1996, 1998 and 1999, a total of 17 mass gravesites were exhumed and 21, as yet
unexhumed mass graves, were identified by the ICTY:

• 1996 - 4 mass gravesites were fully exhumed by a joint ICTY/PHR (Physicians


for Human Rights) team. All were primary graves with 2 disturbed or “robbed” of
some bodies.

• 1998 - 8 mass gravesites were fully exhumed by ICTY. One grave was a primary
grave and all the remainder were secondary to known primary graves - that is the
bodies had been removed from their original grave and reburied in these and other
secondary graves. The extensive post-mortem tampering with the bodies and the
normal process of decomposition over time made the exhumations and the
subsequent interpretation of relevant factors such as cause of death, sex and the
presence of ligatures or blindfolds more difficult than in previous exhumation
projects.

• 1998 - 22 suspected mass grave sites were examined, by mechanical trenching or


hand digging, and multiple human remains were located in 21 sites. These mass
graves, however, have yet to be exhumed.

• 1999 - 5 mass gravesites were exhumed by ICTY during 1999. All these graves
were primary graves, with 2 graves (Kozluk and Glogova) being partly “robbed”
of bodies.

• 1999 - The suspected execution point of Svilile Meadow (near Nova Kasba mass
graves) was examined by ICTY investigators. Shell cases, bullets and shrapnel
were located in an area of the meadow consistent with a witness account of the
killing of a number of Muslim prisoners by VRS soldiers.

• 1996 to 1999 - The expert examination of soil/pollen samples, shell cases,


suspected human blood and tissue, suspected explosive residue, ligatures and
blindfolds was conducted.

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The exhumations provided the following overall results for the period 1996, 1998 and
1999.

MNI: (MINIMAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS): 1883

The Minimal Number of Individuals located in all exhumed graves for this period was
1883 individuals. (MNI is calculated on an anthropological examination of specific
bones and is used in this case, as many of the bodies have been fragmented during
execution, initial burial and later reburial).

• A minimum of 479 individuals from 4 exhumed mass gravesites during 1996.


• A minimum of 895 individuals from 8 exhumed mass gravesites during 1998.
• A minimum of 546 individuals from 5 exhumed mass gravesites during 1999.

These MNIs were then combined and the final MNI for all the graves then recalculated at
1883.

In addition, a minimum of 2571 individuals are believed to be buried in probed but un-
excavated graves. (Professor Richard WRIGHT, Chief Archaeologist for the ICTY made
this estimate of the possible number of bodies in the un-exhumed mass graves known to
the ICTY). Therefore, the total number of individuals accounted for by ICTY activities to
date is approximately 4454.

SEX

• 1656 individuals were determined to be male


• 212 individuals were undetermined
• 1 individual was determined to be female

CAUSE OF DEATH

• 1424 individuals died of gunshot wounds


• 169 individuals died of probable or possible gunshot wounds
• 5 individuals died of shrapnel injuries
• 4 died of other causes (trauma, possible suffocation)
• 1374 individuals died of undetermined causes

BLINDFOLDS

270 blindfolds were located during the exhumation and autopsy process for all the graves.
Of these, 199 were located either on the head or face of bodies, 25 were directly
associated with a body and 47 were found “loose” in the grave.

LIGATURES

407 ligatures were located during the exhumation and autopsy process for all the graves.
Of these 314 were located either on the wrists or arms of bodies, 64 were closely
associated with a body, 29 were found “loose” in the grave and 1 body was bound around
the legs.

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SREBRENICA GRAVES EXHUMED AND EXAMINED 1996, 1998 &
1999
MASS GRAVE EXHUMED EXAMINED BUT NOT EXHUMED

1996 1998

Cerska Lazete 1
Nova Kasaba (96)
Orahovac (Lazete 2) ^an~ari Road 1
Branjevo Military Farm (Pilica) ^an~ari Road 2
^an~ari Road 4
1998 ^an~ari Road 5

^an~ari Road 6
Petkovci Dam ^an~ari Road 7
^an~ari Road 12 ^an~ari Road 8
^an~ari Road 3 ^an~ari Road 9
Hod`i}i Road 3 ^an~ari Road 10
Hod`i}i Road 4 ^an~ari Road 11
Hod`i}i Road 5 Hod`i}i Road 2
Liplje 2 Hod`i}i Road 6
Zeleni Jadar 5 Hod`i}i Road 7
Liplje 1
1999 Liplje 3

Liplje 4
Kozluk Zeleni Jadar 1
Nova Kasaba (99) Zeleni Jadar 3
Konjevi} Polje 1 Zeleni Jadar 4
Konjevi} Polje 2 Zeleni Jadar 6
Glogova 2
1999

Glogova 1
NB: The grey shading indicates a primary grave.

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SUMMARY OF EXAMINATIONS AND EXHUMATIONS

1. PILICA DOM – (EXECUTION POINT)

On 16 July 1995, VRS military personnel who had participated in the Branjevo Military
Farm executions, attended the Pilica Cultural Centre and, using automatic weapons and
hand grenades, summarily executed approximately 500 Bosnian Muslim men inside the
Centre.

Between 27 September and 2 October 1996, Investigators from the United States Naval
Criminal Investigations Service and the ICTY attended this location. An examination of
this building was then conducted which showed strong evidence of these killings
including numerous bullets strikes, evidence of explosions, bullets and shell cases, as well
as human blood, bones and tissue adhering to the walls and floors.

2. KRAVICA WAREHOUSE - (EXECUTION POINT)

On July 13 1995, a witness surrendered to VRS soldiers, after walking through the woods.
Shortly after this, he was taken to a warehouse on the edge of Kravica. Once in the
warehouse, which was crammed with detainees “shooting started from both sides of the
warehouse, through the windows, with all types of weapons even with RPG”. He
remained under the bodies until the next day – at times listening to executions. Later that
day, he saw bodies being loaded onto a truck. A further witness also described being
taken to the warehouse, placed in a different part of the building and then men there being
executed in the same way. This area was not forensically examined, however, a physical
examination of the area indicated strong evidence of the executions including bullet strikes
as well as apparent human blood and tissue.

Between 30 September and 1 October 1996, Investigators from the United States Naval
Criminal Investigations Service and the ICTY attended this location. An examination of
this building was then conducted which showed strong evidence of these killings
including numerous bullets strikes, evidence of explosions, bullets and shell cases as well
as human blood, bones and tissue adhering to the walls, floor and ceiling.

3. NOVA KASABA EXECUTION FIELD – (POSSIBLE EXECUTION


POINT)

A Muslim man attempting to escape from Srebrenica saw a group of prisoners placed in a
meadow and executed there by VRS soldiers using an APC. The witness described this
location as near the Konjevi} Polje intersection and a number of possible locations were
examined. (Witness S 40)

On 24, 26 and 27 October 1999, ICTY investigators attended the area designated as
Svilile meadow (see Prosecutors exhibit 13A, 13/1, 13/2 and 13/3) on the eastern side of
the Konjevi} Polje to Bratunac Road. This site is diagonally opposite the two mass
gravesites known as Nova Kasaba (1996) and Nova Kasaba (1999). The entire area
accessible to investigators was examined using metal detectors. Bullets, bullet fragments,
shell cases and apparent shrapnel were located in a concentrated area of the meadow
which is consistent with the witnesses account of the execution of a number of Muslim
prisoners on the meadow.

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4. CERSKA – (EXECUTION POINT AND PRIMARY MASS GRAVE)

On 13 July 1995, three buses full of men were seen driving along the road in the direction
of the Cerska valley, followed by an armoured personnel carrier. Intense shooting was
then heard and a digging machine was then seen entering the valley. The buses left
empty.

There were 150 male victims within the grave with estimated ages ranging from 14 to 50
years of age at death. 149 died as the result of gunshot wounds. Shell casings collected
from the side of the road are consistent with the victims having been placed at the
roadside, directly adjacent to the embankment, and shot by killers standing on the
opposite side of the road. Many of the victims’ wrists were bound behind their backs
using wire ligatures, with 48 wire ligatures located. There were no blindfolds located.
The victims were all dressed in civilian clothing. Upon being shot, the victims either
rolled or fell off the roadside and onto the embankment where they were covered with
soil removed from the opposite side of the road.

5. NOVA KASABA 1996 – (PRIMARY MASS GRAVE)

On the 10th of August 1995, Ambassador Albright, of the Untied States informed the
United Nations Security Council of classified aerial photographs taken by her
government of areas connected with the fall of Srebrenica. These images included the
vicinity of the village of Nova Kasaba with areas of disturbed soil believed at that time to
be mass graves. On the basis of these images the area was exhumed in 1996 and 4
graves located.

There were 33 males victims within the graves with estimated ages ranging from 15 to 50
years at time of death. 32 died as the result of gun shot wounds, while the remainder died
of massive head trauma. 27 of the 33 victims recovered from this grave had their hands
bound behind their backs, however, no blindfolds were located.

6. ORAHOVAC (LAZETE 2) – (EXECUTION POINT AND PRIMARY MASS


GRAVE)

On or about 14 July 1995, VRS soldiers conveyed captured Muslim prisoners to the school
at Grbavci where several hundred men were detained. They were then blindfolded, moved
from the school directly into trucks and driven a short distance to their execution at in a
field near Orahovac.

Soil/pollen samples, similar blindfolds and ligatures, matched shell cases and aerial images
of creation/disturbance dates all indicate that the Lazete 2 primary grave was robbed and
some of the bodies were placed into the secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 3, 4 and 5.

There were 165 male victims within the grave, with estimated ages ranging from 13 to 70
years of age at death. 158 died as the result of gun shot wounds, with the remaining 7
undetermined. A single individual was bound around the legs with a cloth sack. 107
blindfolds were located, 98 were found on the head or face, 1 directly associated with a
body and 8 were “loose” in the grave. 117 blindfolds were located at the related
“detention” point of Grbavci School, however, only 12 were retained. An additional 102
blindfolds were located in “dump” site at the mass grave, however, none of these were
retained.

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7. HOD@I^I ROAD 3 - (SECONDARY MASS GRAVE)

There are 7 known graves along the Hod`i}i Road which are all secondary sites. All 7
sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in each except Hod`i}i
Road, which appears to have been dug as a grave and then not used. 3 graves designated
as Hod`i}i Road 3, Hod`i}i Road 4 and Hod`i}i Road 5 were completely exhumed in
1998. The Hod`i}i Road 3 grave was identified by SFOR troops on 14 May 1998 whilst
making repairs to the Hod`i}i Road. This grave is secondary to Lazete 2.

A minimum of 45 individuals were within the grave, with 39 determined to be male and
the remainder undetermined. There were no females identified in this grave. 16
blindfolds were located, 5 were found on the head or face, 8 were directly associated with
bodies and 3 were found “loose” in the grave. No ligatures were located in this grave. Of
the 25 complete bodies, 20 had a cause of death of gunshot wounds, 2 of possible gunshot
wounds, while 3 had an undetermined cause of death.

8. HOD@I^I ROAD 5 - (SECONDARY MASS GRAVE)

This grave is secondary to Lazete 2.

There were at least 57 individuals in this grave, 54 of whom were male and the remainder
undetermined. At least 45 individuals died as the result of gunshot wounds. 34
blindfolds were located with 22 of these around the head, 3 were associated with bodies
and 9 were loose in the grave. Only 1 ligature was located in this grave.

9. HOD@I^I ROAD 4 - (SECONDARY MASS GRAVE)

This grave is secondary to Lazete 2.

There were at least 82 individuals in this grave, 66 of whom were determined to be male
and the remainder undetermined. Of the 49 almost complete bodies, 37 died as the result
of gunshot wounds. There were 40 blindfolds located, 14 around the face and 5 otherwise
associated with the bodies. The remaining 21 were located “loose” within the grave.
There were no ligatures located in this grave.

10. BRANJEVO MILITARY FARM - (EXECUTION POINT AND PRIMARY


MASS GRAVE)

On 16 July 1995, VRS military personnel, attended the Branjevo Military Farm where a
large number of prisoners were executed after being driven to the farm in buses. Taking
part in this execution was a VRS soldier, Dra`en ERDEMOVI]. He stated the executions
took place from approximately 10 am to 3pm with approximately 1200 persons killed using
automatic weapons. The bodies were then buried in a mass grave in a field near the farm
buildings.

Analysis of this gravesite and the site identified as ^an~ari Road 12 (CR12) indicate that
CR12 is a secondary grave containing individuals removed from Branjevo Military Farm
mass grave. Evidence of this link includes archaeological and anthropological features,
soil/pollen samples, similar blindfolds and ligatures as well as creation/disturbance dates
of the graves obtained from aerial images.

There were 132 male victims in the grave with estimated ages ranging from
approximately 15 to 61 years of age at death. At least 130 died as the result of gunshot

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wounds. A total of 83 ligatures were located within the grave, with the wrists of 76
victims bound. Blindfolds were located around the necks of 2 victims.

11. ^AN^ARI ROAD 12 - (SECONDARY MASS GRAVE)

There are 12 known graves along the ^an~ari Road which are all secondary sites. All 12
sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in each. Two graves,
designated as ^an~ari Road 12 and ^an~ari Road 3, were exhumed in 1998. The CR 12
grave is secondary to Branjevo Military Farm.

A minimum of 174 individuals or 43 almost complete bodies were located at the ^an~ari
Road 12 site, however, as this site and Branjevo Military Farm are considered as related
secondary and primary graves, a count of the minimum number of individuals must be re-
calculated for the total of both sites.

12. DAM NEAR PETKOVCI – (EXECUTION POINT AND PRIMARY MASS


GRAVE)

On 14 July 1995, a captured Muslim man was driven through Karakaj to the school at
Petkovci. While there, he was told to remove his shirt and shoes and had his hands tied
behind his back. He was made to run from the building past several bodies and into a
waiting truck. After a short journey he was taken from the vehicle to a gravel area
(Petkovci Dam) where he saw “bodies laying in rows”. As he fell to the ground, he heard
shooting start.

The later examination of a mass grave site known as Liplje 2 - situated approximately 14
kilometres south of the Petkovci Dam - indicated that it is the secondary grave to the
Petkovci Dam site, i.e., the bodies removed from the Petkovci Dam were reburied at the
Liplje 2 site. There are four known secondary graves at Liplje, however, only Liplje 2
has been exhumed.

There were at least 43 individuals located in this grave, however, they were collected in
91 body bags. Of these, 15 were identified as male with the remainder undetermined.
464 rectangular and triangular skull fragments and at least 750 shell cases were recovered
from the surface of the dam site during the exhumation. As an indication of the nature of
the remains, one body bag was able to contain the remains of at least 20 individuals. Of
the body parts recovered, 6 showed definite gunshot wounds, with 2 probable and 15
possible gunshot wounds. There was a single ligature located on the surface of the grave.

13. LIPLJE 2 - (SECONDARY MASS GRAVE)

There are 4 known graves along the Liplje Road which are all considered to be secondary
sites. All 4 sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in each. The
grave designated as Liplje 2 was completely exhumed in 1998. This grave is secondary
to the Dam near Petkovci grave.

A minimum of 191 individuals were located in this grave and collected in 807 body bags.
122 individuals were determined to be male with the remainder undetermined. There
were only 4 relatively intact bodies located and of these 1 had died from gunshot wounds,
1 from possible gunshot wounds and 2 had an undetermined cause of death. No definite
blindfolds were located, however, 23 ligatures were found. Of these, 14 were associated
with hands or parts of hands and the remaining 9 were closely associated with bodies.

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14. KOZLUK - (EXECUTION POINT AND PRIMARY MASS GRAVE)

The Kozluk mass gravesite is a primary site exhumed in 1999 and located adjacent to the
Drina River near the town of Kozluk. The site has been used as a rubbish dump and for
gravel extraction. Part of the dumpsite consists of large amount of green glass bottles,
green glass fragments and bottle labels marked “Vitnika” and “Kozluk”. The glass and
labels apparently originate from the Vitinka soft drink bottling factory, which is located a
short distance from the site. The site is approached by passing through Kozluk and
travelling past the 1995 base of the VRS Drina Wolves Detachment that is adjacent to the
bottling factory.

Similar green glass fragments and labels were located amongst the bodies exhumed from
the ^an~ari Road 3 secondary gravesite exhumed in 1998. The Kozluk grave is dug into
the river flat area and similar river stones were also located at the ^an~ari Road 3 site.
The Kozluk gravesite is considered as the primary grave to the secondary grave of
^an~ari Road 3.

There were at least 340 individuals in this grave and all the individuals in which sex could
be determined were male. 237 out of 292 whole or almost whole bodies died as the result
of gunshot injuries. The 55 remaining individuals were assigned a cause of death of
“unascertained”. 55 blindfolds were located on 49 individuals (with some having double
blindfolds), 1 blindfold was directly associated with a body and 5 others were “loose”
within the grave. 168 ligatures were located, 137 were binding individuals, 15 were
closely associated with bodies and 16 were “loose” in the grave.

15. ^AN^ARI ROAD 3 - (SECONDARY MASS GRAVE)

There are 12 known graves along the ^an~ari Road which are all secondary sites. All 12
sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in each, 2 graves
designated as ^an~ari Road 3 and ^an~ari Road 12 have been completely exhumed in
1998. This grave is secondary to the Kozluk grave.

At least 158 individuals were located in this grave with 126 identified as male and the
remainder undetermined. Of the 35 almost complete bodies, 29 died as the result of
gunshot wounds and 6 had an undetermined cause of death. 8 blindfolds were located, 4
around the face, 3 closely associated with bodies and 1 was located “loose” in the grave.
37 ligatures were located with 26 on hands or arms, 5 closely associated with bodies and
6 “loose” within the grave.

16. GLOGOVA 2 - (PRIMARY MASS GRAVE)

Glogova 1 and 2 are primary mass graves located on a dirt road off the Konjevi} Polje to
Bratunac Road near the village of Glogova. The area on the southern side of the road,
known as Glogova 1, has been examined but not yet exhumed. The grave on the northern
side of the roadway is known as Glogova 2 and was exhumed during 1999. This grave
has been heavily disturbed and was made up of at least 6 smaller sub graves. On the
basis of examined soil/pollen samples, Glogova 2 grave is the primary grave to the
secondary mass grave of Zeleni Jadar 5.

Comparison of ejector marks on shell cases recovered from the Zeleni Jadar 5 grave
provided a single positive match with 2 shell cases recovered at the Kravica Warehouse
execution point. It is, therefore, considered that some of the mass graves of Glogova 2
and Zeleni Jadar 5 represent at least some of the individuals killed at the Kravica
Warehouse.

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A minimum of 139 individuals were located in the graves or 90 bodies and 154 body
parts. 109 individuals were determined to be male with the remainder undetermined. Of
the 90 complete bodies located within these graves, 64 died of gunshot injuries, 25 were
unascertained and 1 died from a penetrating injury to head. 22 cases showed evidence of
charring of the bones of the lower limbs and occasionally of the upper limbs as well, and
47 items of clothing showed evidence of charring. No ligatures or blindfolds were
located.

17. ZELENI JADAR 5 - (SECONDARY MASS GRAVE)

There are 7 known graves along the Zeleni Jadar Road which are all secondary sites. 6
sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in each. 1 grave was not
examined for security reasons. Zeleni Jadar 5 was completely exhumed in 1998. Another
grave, Zeleni Jadar 2, was excavated in part on 6 October 1998 with sparse but multiple
body parts observed. It was apparent that the grave had been disturbed and the bodies
removed to an unknown location or an unknown tertiary grave. This grave is secondary
to the Glogova 2 grave.

At least 145 individuals were located in the grave, but only 47 almost complete bodies.
120 bodies were determined to be male with the remainder undetermined. Of the almost
complete bodies, 33 died as a result of gunshot wounds. No blindfolds were located, but
ligatures were located on 2 bodies.

18. NOVA KASABA 1999 - (PRIMARY MASS GRAVE)

The graves exhumed during 1999 were approximately 1.5 kilometres from those exhumed
in 1996. As with the 1996 graves, these were predominately identified using aerial
images provided to the ICTY.

There were four separate graves in this location, three in the rear yard and in close
proximity to a currently occupied house. The fourth grave was in an adjacent field. The
graves were designated as NK04, NK06, NK07 and NK08. The area initially designated
as NK05 was found on examination not to be a grave.

57 individuals were located or 55 bodies and 2 body parts. Of the 55 complete bodies
located at the four graves, 43 died from multiple gunshot wounds with the cause of death
of 12 unascertained. No blindfolds or ligatures were located.

19. KONJEVI] POLJE 1 – (PRIMARY MASS GRAVE)

The primary and undisturbed grave of Konjevi} Polje 1 was primarily identified by aerial
images provided to the ICTY. The grave was located in a field off the Konjevi} Polje to
Nova Kasaba Road. It was a shallow grave with an access ramp and characteristics
suggesting it had been dug with a front-end loader.

The bodies of nine individuals were located in two clusters within the grave. Eight of the
bodies were male, seven between the ages of 25 and 65 years of age at death. The
remains of a female between the age of 16 and 30 were also found. Seven individuals
died from multiple gun shot wounds, 1 from probable gun shot wounds. The cause of
death of the female was undetermined, however, she had been shot twice in the left leg,
once in the hip and once below the knee, the bullets in both places shattering the bone and
leaving small fragments behind. No blindfolds or ligatures were located.

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20. KONJEVI] POLJE 2 – (PRIMARY MASS GRAVE)

The primary undisturbed grave of Konjevi} Polje 2 was primarily identified by aerial
images provided to the ICTY. The grave was located in a field off the Konjevi} Polje to
Bratunac Road. Two graves were identified containing one and two individuals
respectively. Both graves were shallow and appeared to have been dug by hand.

Grave 1 contained the body of an adult male between 31 and 71 years of age at death who
died of gunshot wounds to the trunk. The characteristics of the grave suggested it had
been dug by hand. Grave 2 contained the bodies of 2 young males between 15 and 21
years of age at death. Bullets were located under the bodies matching the location of
injuries which is consistent with the individuals being shot whilst in the grave. The cause
of death of both was multiple gunshot wounds. No blindfolds or ligatures were located.

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SCIENTIFIC EXAMINATIONS

1. MINERALOGICAL AND POLLEN SAMPLES EXAMINED BY


PROFESSOR TONY BROWN (ERN 0070-7654, 0090-2576,0090-2580)

Professor Tony Brown, Palynologist of the University of Exeter, United Kingdom,


examined soil, rock and pollen samples collected from a number of mass gravesites and
possible execution points. Mineralogical and pollen samples differ according to the local
geography, plants species and their distribution. By examining the collected
mineralogical and pollen samples, Professor Brown was able to provide links between
some primary and secondary graves according to the type of grave fill or original grave
matrix or the mixing of these two. The links provided by Professor Brown are also
supported by other examinations such as blindfolds, shell cases and gross physical
similarities. Individual results of these tests are presented in the relevant sections relating
to mass grave sites.

2. EXAMINATION OF SELF-WINDING WATCHES LOCATED IN MASS


GRAVES, MR. MARK MILLS (ERN 0068-2079)

Mr Mark Mills, Technical Support Manager of Seiko, United Kingdom, and council
member of the British Horological Institute, examined 14 wristwatches located in a
number of mass graves. These watches are all self-winding and rely on movement by the
wearer to keep operating. When not moved, they wind down at a relatively consistent
rate and are, therefore, able to provide an indication of when the wearer stopped moving
or in these specific cases, when the wearer died.

The examination of the watch consisted of opening, inspecting the position of the hands
and the date indicator, cleaning and where possible rewinding. Three of the watches
could be operated and provided run down times of between 32 and 34 hours. The
remaining watches did not operate correctly.

3. EXAMINATION OF BLOOD AND TISSUE SAMPLES BY


NETHERLANDS FORENSIC INSTITUTE (ERN 00090-8077)

Between 27 September and 2 October 1996, Investigators from the United States Naval
Criminal Investigations Service and the ICTY attended the location known as the Pilica
Dom (Cultural Centre) in the village of Pilica in eastern Bosnia. An examination of this
building was then conducted.

234 representative blood, hair or tissue samples were collected throughout the building.
The Netherlands Forensic Science Laboratory has since examined these samples and 166
of the samples were found to contain human DNA.

Between 30 September and 1 October 1996, Investigators from the United States Naval
Criminal Investigations Service and the ICTY attended the location known as the Kravica
Warehouse in the village of Kravica in eastern Bosnia. An examination of this building
was then conducted.

149 representative blood, hair or tissue samples were collected throughout the building.
The Netherlands Forensic Science Laboratory has since examined these samples and 142
of the samples were found to contain human DNA.

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4. EXAMINATION OF SUSPECTED EXPLOSIVE RESIDUE,
NETHERLANDS FORENSIC INSTITUTE (ERN 0092-2075)

Investigators collected representative samples of suspected explosive residue throughout


the buildings at the mass execution points of the Pilica Dom of Culture and the Kravica
Warehouse. The Netherlands Forensic Institute, The Hague, has since examined these
samples for the presence of explosives. Selected samples were analysed for explosives
traces using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography and photo-diode
array detection and confirmed using reversed-phase high-performance liquid
chromatography and (double) mass-spectrometry detection.

Between 27 September and 2 October 1996, Investigators from the United States Naval
Criminal Investigations Service and the ICTY attended the location known as the Pilica
Dom (Cultural Centre) in the village of Pilica in eastern Bosnia. An examination of this
building was then conducted.

15 representative samples of explosive residue were collected throughout the area of the
Pilica Dom. These samples were normally collected from areas indicative of smoke or
scorching marks or in areas believed to contain traces of human blood and tissue. A
single sample was found to be positive for the presence of the high explosive
trinitrotoluene (TNT).

Between 30 September and 1 October 1996, Investigators from the United States Naval
Criminal Investigations Service and the ICTY attended the location known as the Kravica
Warehouse in the village of Kravica in eastern Bosnia. An examination of this building
was then conducted.

23 representative samples of explosive residue were collected throughout the area of the
Kravica Warehouse building. These samples were normally collected from areas
indicative of smoke or scorching marks or in areas believed to contain traces of human
blood and tissue. Two samples were found to have possible traces of trinitrotoluene
(TNT).

5. EXAMINATION OF SHELL CASES, U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL,


TOBACCO AND FIREARMS (ERN00922708)

During ICTY investigations and exhumations, spent shell cases were collected at various
sites of execution and mass burial. Details of these collections are provided in the
relevant sections relating to these sites. The shell cases collected were predominately
7.62 millimetre shell cases, although other types of cases were also collected.

The majority of the collected shell cases were then ultimately transferred to the United
States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Washington, D.C. These shell
cases were then examined for similarities in ejector marks – these marks are formed on
the shell cases at the time the shell case is ejected from the weapon immediately after
firing. At microscopic levels, these marks are considered unique according to the weapon
that ejected the round. When two or more shell cases were found to have the same ejector
marks, they are shown to have been fired and ejected from the same weapon.

The ATF examinations were performed with a view to revealing any matches or links
between various execution points and mass graves, as well as between suspected primary
and secondary mass graves.

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The examination provided that shell cases located at the following areas were fired by the
same weapon, that is that the weapon was either at each of the sites or the shell cases
were transported from one site to the other.

The following diagram details links between primary and secondary graves based on this
examination:

US BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & FIREARMS


EXAMINATION.

SHELL CASES FROM MATCHED TO

•KRAVICA WAREHOUSE •ZELENI JADAR 5 GRAVE

•CERSKA GRAVE SURFACE


•CERSKA GRAVE •CERSKA ROADWAY
•CERSKA Nth SIDE ROAD

•LAZETE DEMINING AREA


•LAZETE ROADWAY •HOD@I]I ROAD 3 GRAVE
•LAZETE SURFACE •HOD@I]I ROAD 5 GRAVE
•LAZETE 2 GRAVE •HOD@I]I ROAD 4 GRAVE
•LAZETE 2 GRAVE SURFACE

•DAM GRAVE SURFACE •DAM GRAVE

•KOZLUK GRAVE SURFACE •^AN^ARI ROAD 3 GRAVE

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6. EXAMINATION OF CLOTH BLINDFOLDS AND LIGATURES BY
NETHERLANDS FORENSIC INSTITUTE (ERN 0091-6650)

395 cloth blindfolds and ligatures collected from the mass graves during 1996 and 1998,
and from Grbavci School in 1996 were transferred to the Netherlands Forensic Institute,
The Hague for comparison examination. The cloths were grouped according to similar
fabric type, weave, pattern, colour and other factors, and were then compared and links
between types of cloth blindfold/ligature established. The links provided by this
examination is consistent with links provided by other examinations, such as comparison
of shell cases and soil/pollen samples. (It should be noted that cloth blindfolds/ligatures
from Zeleni Jadar 5 could not be matched to other sites and that cloth blindfolds/ligatures
from the secondary site of Hod`i~i Road 4 were matched to the secondary site of Liplje 2,
which is not consistent with known links).

The examination provided the following links between detention points, primary and
secondary graves:

^AN^ARI
ROAD
12
BRANJEVO
MILITARY
FARM ^AN^ARI
ROAD
3

(No match) ZELENI


JADAR
5 LIPLJE
2
GRBAVCI
SCHOOL
HOD@I^I
ROAD
4

HOD@I^I
ORAHOVAC ROAD
(LAZETE 2) 3

HOD@I^I
ROAD
5

Blindfolds and cloth ligatures matched between detention points and primary to
secondary graves.
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DETAILED RESULTS OF EXHUMATIONS
During the period July 1996 to November 1999, the ICTY and assisting expert
organisations forensically examined 3 suspected mass execution points and exhumed 17
mass gravesites. This resulted in the collection of human remains of at least 1883
individuals and the identification of 22, as yet unexhumed mass grave sites, estimated by
Professor Wright to contain a further 2,571 bodies.

All exhumed human remains were the subjects of autopsy examination by pathologists
and/or anthropologists, and approximately 50,000 pages of autopsy reports were
produced. In total, approximately 11,000 physical exhibits (not including bodies and
body parts) were collected and a large number of these items were the subject of analysis
and examination by experts.

GRAVE TYPES – PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

The graves located by the ICTY are of two types, “Primary” and related “Secondary”. A
primary grave is a grave in which the individuals were placed soon after death or indeed
where the individuals were executed and then buried. A secondary grave is one in which
the individuals, removed or “robbed” from a primary grave were later placed. Of the 17
mass gravesites exhumed by the ICTY Exhumation teams, 10 are considered primary
graves and of these, 5 have been disturbed and “robbed” to some degree. The term
“robbed” is used to indicate the opening of the grave and the removal of some or all
bodies.

The undisturbed primary graves are, therefore, Cerska, Nova Kasaba (1996), Nova
Kasaba (1999), Konjevi} Polje 1, Konjevi} Polje 2.

The disturbed primary graves are, Branjevo Military Farm (Pilica), Orahovac (Lazete 2),
Kozluk, Petkovci Dam and Glogova 2.

The exhumed secondary graves are, ^an}ari Road 3, ^an}ari Road 12, Hod`i}i Road 3,
Hod`i}i Road 4, Hod`i}i Road 5, Liplje 2 and Zeleni Jadar 5.

There is more than sufficient evidence of disturbance to the primary gravesites. Aerial
images (provided by the United States Government) of the primary gravesites provide an
evident creation date, which was at or immediately after the fall of Srebrenica. Aerial
images also provide the disturbance date range of these primary graves and the
subsequent creation of the related secondary graves.

There is also evidence linking the primary to secondary graves, such as similar blindfolds
and ligatures, consistent soil/pollen samples at widely separated sites, artefacts such as
broken coloured glass and bottle labels or plastic piping and matches between shell cases
recovered from primary and secondary sites.

A further indicator of the secondary nature of the graves is the high number of body parts
as opposed to whole or almost whole bodies. As putrefaction of the bodies will weaken
cohesion of the parts, unless a primary grave is carefully exhumed, the bodies will
become disarticulated on transport and reburial at the secondary site.

MNI (MINIMAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS)

“In a mass grave many factors can affect the preservation of the remains buried therein
(e.g. soil acidity, water content of soil, fragmentation and dismemberment prior to burial,
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etc.). Therefore, when the bodies are not complete a simple “body count” to determine
the exact number of victims buried therein cannot be calculated. In those cases it is
necessary to determine the smallest possible number of victims in the grave. The latter is
achieved by calculating the so-called Minimal Number of Individuals, also referred by the
acronym “MNI”. The MNI tell us at least how many individuals are represented by the
elements (e.g. bone fragments, teeth, limbs) recovered in an assemblage (e.g. the
gravesite). The MNI is therefore the minimal number of individuals necessary to account
for all of the elements in the assemblage.” (White 1991:278).

Therefore as previously stated:

The Minimal Number of Individuals located in all exhumed graves for this period was
1883 individuals. (MNI is calculated on an anthropological examination of specific
bones and is used in this case as many of the bodies have been fragmented during
execution, initial burial and later reburial).

In addition, a minimum of 2571 individuals are believed to be buried in probed but un-
excavated graves. (Professor Richard WRIGHT, Chief Archaeologist for the ICTY made
this estimate of the possible number of bodies in the un-exhumed mass graves known to
the ICTY). Therefore, the total number of individuals accounted for by ICTY activities to
date is approximately 4454.

This does not include the collection or examination of human remains along the route
taken by the “wood walkers” – that is that part of the column of Bosnian Muslim men
from Susanjari who were killed whilst trying to escape to “free territory”.

In July 1996, the Finnish Government provided the services of the Finnish Expert Team
who conducted a surface exhumation of bodies in the Kravica area. During this
operation, the remains of 30 victims were recovered from cleared paths and other areas.
The group of experts also examined the remains of approximately 250 individuals
collected by local authorities in August and October 1996 in the same area.

The humanitarian organisation, Physicians for Human Rights, assisted by representatives


of the Bosnian Muslim Federation Commission for Missing Persons, conducted a surface
exhumation in the area of Kravica, Nova Kasaba, Konjevi} Polje and Lolici in November
1997. This operation recovered the fully skeletonized remains of 73 individuals. The
bodies were recovered from paths and path intersections, destroyed or abandoned villages
and isolated sites away from paths.

SEX DETERMINATION OF VICTIMS LOCATED WITHIN THE MASS


GRAVES

The sex of the victim is determined either during the examination by the pathologist
conducting the autopsy, based on external genitalia, or by the examination of skeletal
features of the pelvis. An individual was, therefore, classified as male, female or
indeterminate. With the relatively intact and undisturbed bodies located during the 1996
exhumation, sex determination was relatively straightforward. All the bodies located at
this time were determined to be male. With exhumations conducted later, the natural
process of decomposition and the large physical disturbance of the bodies made
determination of sex more difficult. It also resulted in the determination of sex for
incomplete bodies or for body parts.

The disturbance and disarticulation of the bodies also means that a number of bodies or
body parts could not be assigned a specific sex. This also leads to confusing figures
where the sex of parts of individuals can be assigned, however, no “complete” body is
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located. Therefore, the simple addition of figures for the later exhumations is of little use
in determining the total numbers of males or female located. It should, however, be noted
that only 1 female was identified in all the bodies exhumed for all the years.

Of the bodies and body parts exhumed during the years 1996 – 1998 – 1999:

1656 individuals were determined to be male, the sex of 212 individuals was
undetermined and 1 individual was determined to be female.

Breaking these figures down further:

• 1996 – of the 479 bodies located all were determined to be male.

• 1998 – of the 895 bodies and the multiple body fragments located, 688 were
determined to be male. The sex of 187 of the bodies could not be determined due
to the skeletionisation, disarticulation or other factors. No bodies located during
1998 were identified as being female.

• 1999 – of the 546 bodies and the multiple body fragments located, 141 were
determined to be male, sex was unable to be determined in 54 of cases due to the
skeletionisation, disartriculation or other factors. 1 body was identified as being
female, that of Body 029 in the Konjevi~ Polje 1 primary mass grave.

It should be noted that a simple addition of these figures would not reflect the true
number of individuals exhumed or examined. The MNI represents the minimum number
of persons who could be accounted for by the bodies and body parts located. Sex (or
cause of death or age) could be established by a body part which is not considered
sufficient to represent an individual.

AGE DETERMINATION OF VICTIMS LOCATED WITHIN THE MASS


GRAVES

The age of the victims was estimated using anthropological calculations (changes in the
sternal end of the 4th rib and in the pubic symphysis). Due to difficulties in determining
the precise age of the majority of individuals, the bodies were determined to be within
arbitrary age grouping. The age groupings, therefore, ranged from 8 to12 years, 13 to 24
years and 25 years plus. The majority of victims were placed in the later category,
however, some individuals were assessed as being not younger than 8 and not older than
12 years of age at death. Due to the complexity in precisely determining age and the
relevant age ranges, the report by Chief Anthropologist, Jose Baraybar, should be
consulted.

CAUSE OF DEATH

Of the bodies, body parts and bodies exhumed during 1996, 1998 and 1999, 1424
individuals died of gunshot wounds, 63 individuals died of probable gunshot wounds, 106
individuals died of possible gunshot wounds, 5 individuals died of shrapnel injuries, 4
died of other causes (trauma, possible suffocation) and 1374 individuals died of
undetermined causes.

It is obvious that these numbers represent more than the minimal number of individuals
than have been determined to be in the exhumed graves. This is because a cause of death
can be determined for body parts, such as a torso with bullet wounds, but the torso does
not represent a complete body or individual.
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Due to the type, place and timing of burial, along with the victims being blindfolded and
bound, a natural cause of death of any individuals recovered from the mass graves has
been discounted.

BLINDFOLDS AND LIGATURES

There were at least 270 blindfolds located within all the graves. An additional 219
blindfolds were located at the Grbavci School detention point and at a rubbish dump
adjacent to the Lazete 2 mass grave. 12 blindfolds from the Grbavci School were
collected as a representative sample. None were collected from the dump site.

There were at least 407 ligatures located within all the graves. Ligatures used were
generally of three types, wire (used at the Nova Kasaba and Cerska primary graves),
nylon string or twine (used predominately at Kozluk/^an~ari 3 and Petkovci Dam/Liplje)
and cloth strips. Other types of ligatures were apparently opportunistically used, such as
rope and, in one case, a cloth sack bound around the victim’s legs.

The Netherlands Forensic Institute examined the blindfolds and cloth ligatures in an
attempt to match cloth blindfolds and ligatures from different sites. The cloths were
examined for matches in colour, weave, material and pattern and a report on matches
produced is discussed later in this report.

This examination provided that:

• blindfolds/cloth ligatures located at the Grbavci School matched some of those


located at the secondary grave of Hod`i}i Road 4.
• blindfolds/cloth ligatures recovered from the Lazete 2 graves matched some of
those at all three secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 3, 5 and 4.
• blindfolds/cloth ligatures from the primary grave of Branjevo Military Farm
matched some of those at the related secondary grave of ^an~ari Road 12 and
^an~ari Road 3.

Blindfolds used were of various types of cloth, but many sites presented cloth blindfolds
which had a particular colour, size and pattern which suggested the cloth used was the
off-cut of an industrial or manufacturing process. There is a startling visual similarity
within the blindfolds and ligatures used at the individual sites and between some sites.

Examples of types of blindfolds and cloth ligatures include:

• A white cloth with multi-coloured thin lines in a spiral pattern which was located
as blindfolds and ligatures at Branjevo Military Farm and its related secondary
grave of ^an~ari Road 12.

• A white coloured cloth with an embroidered pattern consisting of a three-leafed


plant surrounded by a circle. This cloth was used as a ligature and a blindfold at
the primary grave of Kozluk and at the related secondary grave of ^an~ari Road 3,
as well as the apparently unrelated secondary grave of ^an~ari Road 12.

• Shiny cloth strips of a single colour (pink, orange and blue and sometimes with an
embossed pattern) with a “scalloped” edge on one side and forming a square or
“frame” with the centre open or missing. These cloths were used as blindfolds
and ligatures at the primary grave of Orahovac (Lazete 2) and at the related
secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 3, 5 and 4.
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Bodies located with blindfolds or ligatures were first observed in situ by the
archaeologists at the exhumation site and relevant details recorded. These items were
generally photographed in situ. Due to the normal deterioration of bodies and materials,
many of the blindfolds or ligatures had moved or come away from the bodies. This was
particularly true for secondary graves where the bodies had been disturbed and
transported over some distances prior to reburial. Again these “loose” blindfolds and
ligatures were described and photographed at the site where possible. Some, however,
were not located at the site and were later discovered during the autopsy process and then
reported and photographed.

By the nature of this process, the numbers of blindfolds and ligature located at these
phases of the project will be different. It is also the case that some loose blindfolds and
ligatures will be described as “possible” or “probable” or indeed as “possible blindfold or
ligature”. This is particularly the case where similar cloth strips were used as both
ligature or blindfold. Therefore, the reported numbers of ligatures and blindfolds within
the various expert reports should be considered as preliminary.

The actual blindfolds and ligatures have since been examined in conjunction with the
evidence logs, photographic logs, expert reports, individual autopsy reports and other
evidentiary records to determine the actual number of blindfolds and ligatures recovered.

At least 270 blindfolds and 407 ligatures were located during the autopsy and
exhumations process.

LIGATURES Closely
Wrists Associated “Loose”
Or With In
Total Arms Bodies The Grave Legs
CERSKA 48 24 22 2
NOVA KASABA (1996) 27 22 5

ORAHOVAC (LAZETE 2) 1 1
HOD@I]I ROAD 5 1 1

BRANJEVO MILITARY 83 76 7
FARM (PLC)
^AN^ARI ROAD 12 16 12 4

PETKOVCI DAM 1 1
LIPLJE 2 23 14 9

KOZLUK (KK) 168 137 15 16


^AN^ARI ROAD 3 37 26 5 6

ZELENI JADAR 5 2 1 1

Ligatures and where they were located.

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BLINDFOLDS Head Closely “Loose”
Or Associated With In
Total Face Bodies The Grave
BRANJEVO MILITARY FARM 2 2
(PLC)
^AN^ARI ROAD 12 8 4 4

ORAHOVAC (LA@ETE 2) 107 98 1 8


HOD@I]I ROAD 3 16 5 8 3
HOD@I]I ROAD 5 34 22 3 9
HOD@I]I ROAD 4 40 14 5 21

KOZLUK (KK) 55 49 1 5
^AN^ARI ROAD 3 8 4 3 1

Blindfolds and where they were located.

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MASS GRAVE SITE SITE MNI MNI BLINDFOLDS LIGATURES EXHUMED GRID REF
CODE (linked) (unlinked)

CERSKA CSK 150 48 7 – 18 Jul 96 CQ 473 004


NOVA KASABA (96) NKS 33 27 20 – 26 Jul 96 CP 484 991
NOVA KASABA (99) NK 55 18 Aug - 6 Sep 99 CP 481 985
KONJEVI] POLJE 1 KP1 9 7 - 9 Sep 99 CQ 484 001
KONJEVI] POLJE 2 KP2 3 10 Sep 99 CQ 504 001

ORAHOVAC (Lazete 2) LZ2 164 107 1 19 Aug - 9 Sep 96 CQ 449 204


Hod`i}i Road 3 HZ3 127 45 16 29 Jun - 3 Jul 98 CQ 423 174
Hod`i}i Road 4 HZ4 82 40 22 Jul - 30 Jul 98 CQ 429 172
Hod`i}i Road 5 HZ5 57 34 1 10 - 20 Jul 98 CQ 429 173

BRANJEVO FARM (Pilica) PLC 132 2 83 10 - 24 Sep 96 CQ 548 368


283
^an~ari Road 12 CR12 174 8 16 10 - 25 May 98 CQ 410 101

DAM NEAR PETKOVCI DAM 43 1 15 - 25 Apr 98 CQ 469 247


219
Liplje 2 LP2 191 23 7 - 25 Aug 98 CQ 461 135

GLOGOVA 5 GL5 90 11 Sep - 22 Oct 99 CP 615 964


GLOGOVA 2 GL2 49 11 Sep - 22 Oct 99 CP 615 964
187
Zeleni Jadar 5 ZJ5 145 2 1 - 21 Oct 98 CP 641 788

KOZLUK KK 340 55 168 24 Jun - 6 Aug 99 CQ 508 302


506
^an~ari Road 3 CR3 158 8 37 27 May - 10 Jun 98 CQ 456 102

TOTAL 1883 270 407


Key:
BOLD Primary graves.
Shaded Linked primary to secondary graves.
MNI Minimal Number of Individuals calculated on Anthropological data.
MNI Linked MNI of the 2 or more linked primary to secondary graves.
MNI Unlinked MNI for undisturbed primary graves.
SREBRENICA PRIMARY GRAVES
UNDISTURBED GRAVES
NOVA KONJEVI] KONJEVI] NOVA
KASABA CERSKA POLJE POLJE KASABA
(1996) 2 1 (1999)

DISTURBED GRAVES
BRANJEVO
GLOGOVA ORAHOVAC
FARM KOZLUK DAM
2 (LAZETE 2)
(PILICA)
SREBRENICA SECONDARY GRAVES
EXHUMED SECONDARY GRAVES

^AN^ARI ^AN^ARI HOD@I]I ZELENI


ROAD 1 ROAD 7 ROAD 1 LIPLJE 1 JADAR 1

^AN^ARI ^AN^ARI HOD@I]I LIPLJE 2 ZELENI


ROAD 2 ROAD 8 ROAD 2 JADAR 2

^AN^ARI ^AN^ARI HOD@I]I LIPLJE 3 ZELENI


ROAD 3 ROAD 9 ROAD 3 JADAR 3

^AN^ARI ^AN^ARI HOD@I]I LIPLJE 4


ROAD 10 ZELENI
ROAD 4 ROAD 4 JADAR 4
^AN^ARI ^AN^ARI HOD@I]I
ROAD 5 ROAD 11 ROAD 5 ZELENI
JADAR 5
^AN^ARI ^AN^ARI
ROAD 6 HOD@I]I ZELENI
ROAD 12 ROAD 6 JADAR 6

HOD@I]I
ROAD 7
SREBRENICA GRAVES
PRIMARY TO SECONDARY
BRANJEVO
ORAHOVAC
FARM KOZLUK GLOGOVA 2 DAM
(LAZETE 2)
(PILICA)

•BOTTLE LABELS & GLASS


•SOIL/POLLEN SAMPLES
•BLINDFOLDS & LIGATURES •SOIL
•SHELL CASES SAMPLES

•SOIL/POLLEN SAMPLES
•SOIL/POLLEN SAMPLES •SOIL/POLLEN SAMPLES •BLINDFOLDS & LIGATURES
•BLINDFOLDS & LIGATURES •SHELL CASES •SHELL CASES

^AN^ARI ZELENI HOD@I]I HOD@I]I HOD@I]I


^AN^ARI JADAR
ROAD 3 LIPJE 2 ROAD 3 ROAD 4 ROAD 5
ROAD 12 5
MATCHING MATCHING
BLINDFOLDS & LIGATURES BLINDFOLDS & LIGATURES

OTP Ex. 195


UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR
THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA.

ANNEX A.

DETAILED SUMMARY OF EXECUTION POINTS

1. PILICA DOM - CULTURAL CENTRE – EXECUTION POINT

On 16 July 1995, after participating in the Branjevo Military Farm killing, Drazen
ERDEMOVI] was ordered to attend the Pilica Cultural Centre, a short distance away in
the village of Pilica, and continue executions there. He refused this order but travelled to
a café opposite the Cultural Centre where he was able to hear shooting coming from the
centre and to see bodies there.

Other VRS military personnel, some of whom had participated in the Branjevo Military
Farm executions, attended the Cultural Centre and, using automatic weapons and hand
grenades, they summarily executed approximately 500 Bosnian Muslim men inside the
Pilica Cultural Centre.

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Examination
Between 27 September and 2 October 1996, Investigators from the United States Naval
Criminal Investigations Service and the ICTY attended the location known as the Pilica
Dom (Cultural Centre) in the village of Pilica in eastern Bosnia. An examination of this
building was then conducted and a report produced (ERN 0067-8988).

The Pilica Dom is a two-storey brick building covered by stucco on the outside. Three
sides of the building are essentially blocked by foliage and adjacent buildings, and the
front faces the road way. The building had been used as a cultural or community centre.
The interior of the building is brick, covered with plaster and mortar whilst the floor is of
wooden plank construction and unfinished.

For the purposes of the examination, the building was divided into nine areas. These
being the main auditorium, the stage, the area beneath the stage, concession area, ground
floor projection room, stairwell to the second floor, second floor projection room, second
floor storage area and the grounds adjacent to the building.

• 234 representative blood, hair or tissue samples were collected throughout the
building. The Netherlands Forensic Science Laboratory has since examined these
samples and 166 of the samples were found to contain human DNA.

• 15 representative samples of explosive residue were collected throughout the


building. The Netherlands Forensic Science Laboratory has since examined these
samples and 1 of the samples was found to be positive for the presence of the high
explosive trinitrotoluene (TNT). This sample was taken from the area of the stage
wall (DOM-1 2C-1-3B, ERN A000 -1841).

• 74 spent shell casings and 33 spent bullets were collected throughout the building.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 71 of these shell cases in to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. This examination continues.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Auditorium
The floor, walls and ceiling of the auditorium showed marked areas of splatter consistent
with blood and tissue, as well as multiple spent shell casings, impact marks and scorch
areas consistent with having been caused by explosives. Located on the floor of the
auditorium was a footwear impression that appeared to have been made in blood. A hand
print and footwear print in what appears to be blood was also located on walls within the
auditorium.

Stage Area
Similar evidence was located in the stage area including “multiple impacts consistent with
gunfire”.

Beneath the Stage


Similar evidence was located in the area beneath the stage, as well as skeletal remains,
personal belongings and large areas of staining of the stage floor consistent with blood
which had dripped/flowed to the joists and support structures. A shoe was located with
separation and splitting of the seams consistent with damage by explosive force. Also
located imbedded in a brick wall was a plastic pouch containing personal photographs of
children.
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Concession Area
Located in the concession area were segments of belt-driven ammunition (minus the
ammunition) as well as expended shell casings. There was also notable hair and tissue
adhering to the wall.

Pilca Dom – Cultural


Centre

Floor plan of the Pilica Dom - cultural centre.

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2. KRAVICA WAREHOUSE – EXECUTION POINT

On or about 13 July 1995, VRS soldiers summarily executed hundreds of Bosnian


Muslim men who had been imprisoned in a large agricultural warehouse in the village of
Kravica. The VRS soldiers used automatic weapons, hand grenades and other weaponry
to kill the Bosnian Muslims inside the warehouse.

On July 13 1995, a witness surrendered to VRS soldiers, together with several others, after
walking through the woods. Shortly after this, he was taken to a warehouse on the edge of
Kravica. Once in the warehouse, which was crammed with detainees, “shooting started
from both sides of the warehouse, through the windows, with all types of weapons even
with RPG”. He remained under the bodies until the next day – at times listening to
executions. Later that day he saw bodies being loaded onto a truck. He was able to
escape the scene that night together with 2 others. A further witness also described being
taken to the warehouse, placed in a different part of the building and then men there being
executed in the same way. This area was not forensically examined, however, a physical
examination of the area indicated strong evidence of the executions including bullet strikes
as well as apparent human blood and tissue

Examination
On 12 April 1996, ICTY investigators attended the location known as the Kravica
Warehouse in the village of Kravica in eastern Bosnia. An initial examination of the
warehouse was carried out with a number of samples of suspected human blood and
tissue being collected from the walls of the building. Also located during this
examination were a number of shell cases, bullets, personal identifications and
belongings. The majority of these items were located in a small “dump” site at the
western edge of the warehouse. Located at the rear of the warehouse was 11 grenade
handles. These handles were grouped around two windows at the western end of the
warehouse.

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On 17 August 1997, ICTY Investigators collected 143 shell casing of various calibre from
the area at the rear of the warehouse. The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and
Firearms conducted a comparison of ejector marks on 143 of these shell cases to
determine possible matches with other shell cases collected from mass graves and
execution points.

Two of these shell cases were matched with a single shell case collected from the
secondary mass grave of Zeleni Jadar 5. This grave was created between 7 September
and 12 October 1995, and on exhumation in 1998, contained the bodies of at least 145
individuals. Zeleni Jadar 5 is considered to be the secondary grave to a primary mass
grave known as Glogova 2. This grave is located a few kilometres east of the Kravica
warehouse and contained at least 139 individuals.

Between 30 September and 1 October 1996, Investigators from the United States Naval
Criminal Investigations Service and the ICTY attended the Kravica Warehouse. A more
detailed examination of the western section of the building was then conducted and a
report produced (ERN 0067-8987).

The building is a large warehouse of prefabricated construction utilised as an agricultural


warehouse. The walls consist of concrete on the exterior and interior walls sandwiching
Styrofoam sheet insulation. There are several other buildings in the complex with the
section examined being to the western end of the complex and close to the roadway. This
section has a doorway to the left and a large doorway to the right with numerous impact
marks around the smaller doorway and exterior wall. There was also significant damage
along the top and western margins of the larger doorway indicative of an inward force
being applied.

• 149 representative blood, hair or tissue samples were collected throughout the
building. The Netherlands Forensic Science Laboratory has since examined these
samples and 142 of the samples were found to contain human DNA.

• 23 representative samples of explosive residue were collected throughout the


building. The Netherlands Forensic Science Laboratory has since examined these
samples and 2 samples was found to have possible traces of trinitrotoluene (TNT).
(2.3.3B -west wall and 3.5.2B -south wall, ERN A000-1840).

The interior walls of the building were designated in the following manner: North Wall -
Wall One, West Wall - Wall Two, south Wall - Wall Three and East Wall - Wall Four.
Each wall was then further divided into sections corresponding to the prefabricated
panels.

The warehouse has a concrete floor and the ceiling is also concrete sloping down to the
rear wall. The floor was covered in hay, manure and farming tools and was not
considered suitable for processing for evidence. Similarly, due to the height of the ceiling
and the time constraints, no examination of the ceiling was conducted. Some sections of
the interior of the warehouse could not be examined due to difficulties in moving farm
equipment and stored items.

North Wall
Numerous suspected impact areas were noted along the exposed sections of the wall next
to and contiguous with these impact areas were suspected blood spatter and tissue
deposits. These deposits were visible throughout the height of the ceiling.

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West Wall
In the north west, an impact site with significant blood and tissue spatter and dripping
patterns. There are also two suspected seats of explosive detonations along this wall at
the junction of the south and west walls. One suspected explosive pattern originated near
the floor and extended upwards and outwards to a height of approximately 24 inches.
There are suspected tissue and blood spatter patterns both within the soot/residue pattern
and extending beyond to a height of nearly 11 feet from the floor.

South Wall
There are six areas along the base of the wall that are marked with suspected explosive
residue and impact defects that are consistent in their dispersion and pattern with having
been the seats of explosive detonations. Dispersed within the soot/residue pattern is
extensive suspected blood spatter that extends several feet above the soot/residue patterns.
Numerous impact defects are surrounding the central portion of the soot/residue pattern.
Present with a central section of this wall is a defect in the concrete that has passed
completely through interior and exterior walls. The steel reinforcing bars within the
concrete have been broken at this point.

East Wall
Although the complete wall could not be examined, there was an area containing a
possible seat of a blast with damage to the wall beginning approximately one foot from
the wall. There were numerous impact defects in the wall spreading up and out from the
suspected seat of the blast and the area was marked with suspected explosive residue.
Adjacent and contiguous with this pattern were suspected human blood spatter and tissue
deposits.

South Wall – Exterior of Building


The exterior part of the south wall contained the main entrances and exits to the
warehouse area. As previously described, this wall was heavily marked with hundreds of
impact defects, most heavily concentrated around the doors. Three metal fragments
consistent with the jacketed portion of a bullet, were recovered from the impact defects.

North Wall – Exterior of Building


The exterior portion of the wall is not heavily marked by impact areas or defects,
although there is a single through and through hole in the wall. Directly beneath the hole
was shallow mound of earth and grass. This was excavated by hand and revealed the
presence of thirty suspected human bone fragments.

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3. NOVA KASABA EXECUTION FIELD – (POSSIBLE EXECUTION
POINT)

A Muslim man attempting to escape from Srebrenica saw a group of prisoners placed in a
meadow and executed there by VRS soldiers using an APC. The witness described this
location as near the Konjevi} Polje intersection and a number of possible locations were
examined.

On 24, 26 and 27 October 1999, ICTY Investigators attended the area designated as
Svilile Meadow (see Prosecutors exhibit 13A, 13/1, 13/2 and 13/3) on the eastern side of
the Konjevi} Polje to Bratunac Road. This site is diagonally opposite the two mass
gravesites known as Nova Kasaba (1996) and Nova Kasaba (1999). The entire area
accessible to investigators was examined using metal detectors. Bullets, bullet fragments,
shell cases and apparent shrapnel were located in a concentrated area of the meadow,
which is consistent with the witness’ account of the execution of a number of Muslim
prisoners on the meadow.

The following represents the distribution of the items found. The collection of shell cases
in the top left hand corner of the meadow are close by a dirt track at the top of the
meadow and are consistent with a person standing on or near this road way and shooting
down towards the centre of the meadow.

Bullets Metal Fragements Shell Cases SVILILE MEADOW


Distribution of Items
(dirt roadway)
35

30

25

Edge of Meadow (Metres)


20

15

10

0
45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
Nova Kasaba Road (Metres)

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DETAILED SUMMARY OF MASS GRAVE EXHUMATIONS AND
AUTOPSY EXAMINATIONS

1. CERSKA (PRIMARY GRAVE)

On 13 July 1995, three buses full of men were seen being driven driving along the road in
the direction of the Cerska valley, followed by an armored personnel carrier. Intense
shooting was then heard and a digging machine was then seen entering the valley. The
buses left empty (Witness 30).

The Cerska mass gravesite was then identified on an embankment directly off the
southwest side of the road through the Cerska Valley using aerial images.

Aerial Imagery

Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that there was no disturbance of the
site evident on 7 July 1995, but a new mound of earth present at the site on 27 July 1995.
.

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Exhumation
The grave was exhumed between 7 and 18 July 1996 by a joint PHR/ICTY team under
the direction of Dr. William Haglund. Autopsies of the human remains were conducted
between 31 July and 22 August 1996. Dr. Haglund prepared a report in relation the
exhumation and autopsy (ERN 0069-5520).

The Cerska grave was located on an embankment directly off the southwest side of the
road through the Cerska Valley from the main highway from Konjevi} Polje to Nova
Kasaba. The overburden was shallow and the grave primary and undisturbed. Victims
had been deposited on the surface of the embankments then covered with soil taken from
the opposite side of the road.

There were 150 male victims within the grave with an estimated age range of 14 to 50
years of age at death, 149 died as the result of gunshot wounds. Evidence, such as shell
casings, collected from the side of the road are consistent with the victims having been
placed at the roadside, directly adjacent to the embankment, and shot by killers standing
on the opposite side of the road. Many of the victims’ wrists were bound behind their
backs using wire ligatures, with 48 wire ligatures located. There were no blindfolds
located. The victims were all dressed in civilians clothing. Upon being shot the victims
either rolled or fell off the roadside and on to the embankment where they were covered
with soil removed from the opposite side of the road.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

Individuals
150 individuals were recovered from this mass grave.

Sex
All the victims were male.

Age
Age ranges of 14 to 50 were established. These findings can be broken into the following
age groups:

11 years to 15 years = 2
16 years to 25 years = 30
26 years to 35 years = 59
36 years to 45 years = 39
45 years + = 20

Cause of Death
149 individuals were assigned a cause of death of gunshot wounds, with the cause of
death of the remaining individual undetermined.

Ligatures
48 wire ligatures were recovered from 38 individuals. Of the 48 ligatures, 24 were in
place binding the individuals wrists behind their backs and 22 were directly associated
with individuals, 2 ligatures were found “loose” within the grave. 1 individual was bound
around the ankles (CSK – 20).

Blindfolds
No blindfolds were located at this site.
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Shell Cases
On 29 May 1996, ICTY Investigators collected 60 shell cases alongside the roadway next
to the mass gravesite.

Approximately 189 shell cases were recovered from the surface of the site and a further
67 were located during the exhumation and autopsy process, including 2 shotgun shell
cases.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 249 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. No matches were made with
other sites, however, shell cases located within the grave and on bodies matched those
located on the roadway. These examinations are still continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Identification
Positive identification has been made of remains recovered from the Cerska grave for 9
individuals who are listed as missing from the fall of Srebrenica. All these identified
were Muslim men. Details of these identifications are attached as Annex B.

22 useable identification documents/items were located during the exhumation and


autopsy process. This included identity documents, official court documents, personal
papers and a cigarette tin engraved “Sawir Jusuf”. These items are further detailed in
Annex C.

Religious affiliation
Items that relate to apparent Muslim religious affiliation were located during the
exhumation and autopsy process. These items included official papers from the Islamic
Community of Sarajevo, and personal religious items such as hamajija, muska, prayer
beads and copies or verses from the Koran. These items are further detailed in Annex C.

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2. NOVA KASABA - 1996 (PRIMARY GRAVE)

On the 10th of August 1995, Ambassador Albright, of the Untied States informed the
United Nations Security Council of classified aerial photographs taken by her government
of areas connected with the fall of Srebrenica. These images included the vicinity of the
village of Nova Kasaba with areas of disturbed soil believed at that time to be mass
graves. On the basis of these images, the area was exhumed in 1996

Aerial Images
The United States Government released a number of aerial photographs to the public that
showed the area around the Nova Kasaba site dated the 7th of July 1995, with no
disturbance evident. Later images dated the 27th of July show disturbed earth which
corresponds to the areas of the graves located.

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Exhumation
The grave was exhumed between 20 and 26 July 1996 by a joint PHR/ICTY team under
the direction of Dr. William Haglund. Autopsies of the human remains were conducted
between 27 August and 1 September 1996. Dr. Haglund prepared a report in relation the
exhumation and autopsy, (ERN 0069-3261).

The Nova Kasaba site consisted of four separate primary undisturbed graves, which were
designated as NKS 1 through 4 in two fields adjacent to the River Jadar. Field 1
contained graves NKS1 and NKS2 and field 2 contained NKS3 and NKS4. The four
separate graves indicate four separate burial episodes which occurred at a similar time.
NKS1 and NKS2 contain evidence which suggest that many or all the victims were shot
while positioned in the grave.

There were 33 males victims within the graves with an age range of 15 to 50 years at time
of death, 32 died as the result of gun shot wounds while the remainder died of massive
head trauma. 27 of the 33 victims recovered from this grave had their hands bound
behind their backs, however, no blindfolds were located.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

Individuals
33 individual bodies were located within the Nova Kasaba graves.

NKS 1 - 7 individuals NKS 2 - 19 individuals


NKS 3 - 6 individuals NKS 4 - 1 individual

Sex
All victims were male.

Age
The majority of the victims were young, with only 1 having an estimated age in the 46 to
55 year range. Ten victims may have been as young as 15 to 25 years of age.

Cause of Death
32 victims died as a result of gunshot wounds, 1 died as a result of massive head trauma

Ligatures
27 ligatures were located either on the wrists and arms or closely associated with them, 25
were wire, 1 was rope, 1 was a shoelace tied around both wrists.

Blindfolds
No blindfolds were collected at this site.

Shell Cases
23 shell cases were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 23 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. No shell cases collected were
matched, however, examinations are still continuing.

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It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
12 bullets were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

Identification
Positive identification has been made of remains recovered from the Nova Kasaba grave
for 1 individual who is listed as missing from the fall of Srebrenica. All those identified
were Muslim men. Details of this identification are attached as Annex B.

6 useable identification documents/items were located during the exhumation and autopsy
process and included Red Cross messages, identification documents and a tobacco tin
labelled “Kasim”. These items are further detailed in Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
2 prayer pouches containing verses from the Koran were located during the exhumation
and autopsy process. These items are further detailed in Annex C.

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3. BRANJEVO MILITARY FARM - (PRIMARY GRAVE)

On 16 July 1995, VRS military personnel, attended the Branjevo Military Farm where a
large number of prisoners were executed after being driven to the farm in buses. Taking
part in this execution was VRS soldier, Dra`en ERDEMOVI]. He stated the executions
took place from approximately 10 am to 3pm with approximately 1200 persons killed using
automatics weapons. The bodies were then buried in a mass grave in a field near the farm
buildings.

A survivor of this execution described how he went to Poto~ari and, on 13 July 1995, he
was separated from his family. He was later taken to a school in Bratunac. He remained
in the school until 15 July and was then transferred with other detainees to a building in
Pilica where he remained until 16 July. On 16 July his hands were tied behind his back
and he was taken by bus to a nearby field where executions commenced. He fell to the
ground and a body fell on top of him. He was later able to leave the field where he
estimates there were 1000 to 1500 corpses. While leaving the area, he saw a truck
transporting some of the corpses. (Witness 21).

Analysis of this gravesite and the site identified as ^an~ari Road 12 (CR12) indicate that
CR12 is a secondary grave containing individuals removed from Branjevo Military Farm
mass grave. Evidence of this link includes archaeological and anthropological features,
soil/pollen samples, similar blindfolds and ligatures as well as creation/disturbance dates
of the graves obtained from aerial images.

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Aerial Imagery
On the 10th of August 1995, Ambassador Albright of the United States informed the
United Nations Security Council of classified aerial photographs taken by her government
of areas connected with the fall of Srebrenica.

On 21 March 1996, the United States Government released a number of aerial


photographs to the public that showed the area around the Branjevo Military Farm on 17
July 1995. These images showed a large number of bodies lying on the field near the
farm. Images dated 27 September 1995 also show the disturbance of the mass gravesite,
and show a newly excavated trench at the location of the mass gravesite. A backhoe and
a front loader can be seen parked at the farm.

Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the related secondary grave of
^an~ari Road 12 was first excavated after 27 September 1995 and then back filled prior
to 2 October 1995.

Exhumation
The Branjevo Military Farm grave was exhumed between the 10 and 24 September 1996
by a joint PHR/ICTY team under the direction of Dr. William Haglund. Autopsies of the
human remains were conducted between 6 and 23 October 1996. Dr. Haglund prepared a
report in relation the exhumation and autopsy (ERN 0069-3262).

The Branjevo Military Farm grave was a deep, primary grave located at the periphery of a
large, cultivated filed approximately 130 metres north of a complex of farm buildings
designated as the Branjevo Military Farm near the village of Pilica. This farm is also
known as the Branjevo Military Farm and produced pigs for consumption by the VRS
army. During the exhumation, the grave was referred to and designated as the Pilica
grave and abbreviated as PLC.

There were 132 male victims in the grave with an age range of 15 to 61 years of age at
death, at least 130 died as the result of gunshot wounds. A total of 83 ligatures were
located within the grave with the wrists of 76 victims bound. Blindfolds were located
around the necks of 2 victims.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


132 individuals or 53 complete and 23 nearly complete bodies were located in this grave.
However, as this site and ^an~ari Road 12 are considered as related primary and
secondary graves, a count of the minimum number of individuals must be re-calculated
for the total of both sites.

The minimum number of individuals represented in Branjevo Military Farm/^an~ari


Road 12 sites is, therefore, 283. (MNI of 132 for Branjevo Military Farm and 174 for
^an~ari Road 12).

Sex
144 separate collections of human remains were determined to be male. No remains were
identified as female.

Age
Age ranges of 15 to 61 could be established for 125 individuals.

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Cause of Death
Multiple gun shot wounds accounted for virtually every death where there was sufficient
body representation to permit opinion. Cause of death was determined for 130 discrete
collections of human remains, but not necessarily for all bodies collected, such as in cases
where a torso (not considered a complete body) with bullet holes could be ascribed a
cause of death.

Ligatures
83 ligatures were located within the grave. The wrists of 76 individuals were bound and
7 ligatures were associated with individuals.

Blindfolds
2 cloth blindfolds were recovered around the neck area of two individuals (PLC 66 and
PLC 112).

Shell Cases
61 shell cases were collected by ICTY Investigators from the mass grave surface and area
around the grave on 30 May 1996.

20 shell cases were collected during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 81 of these shell cases in to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. No shell cases collected were
matched, however, examinations are still continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
98 bullets were collected during the exhumation and autopsy process.

Identification
Positive identification has been made of remains recovered from the Branjevo Military
Farm grave for 13 individuals who are listed as missing from the fall of Srebrenica. All
those identified were Muslim men. Details of these identifications are attached as Annex
B.

27 identification documents or items were located during the exhumation and autopsy
process and included identification cards, driving licences, a tobacco tin engraved
"Senad" and a false left leg (below the knee) with tape wrapped around it marked "Unis
Ferris Srebrenica”. These items are further detailed in Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
Religious items were located which relate to apparent Muslim faith. These items
included prayer beads, Muska and copies of the Koran or verses from the Koran. These
items are further detailed in Annex C.

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4. ^AN^ARI ROAD 12 - (SECONDARY GRAVE).

There are 12 known graves along the ^an~ari Road which are all secondary sites. All 12
sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in each. Two graves,
designated as ^an~ari Road 12 and ^an~ari Road 3, were exhumed in 1998.

Aerial Imagery
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the secondary ^an~ari Road 12
grave site was first excavated after 27 September 1995 and then back filled prior to 2
October 1995.

Aerial images also show that the related primary grave of Branjevo Military Farm was
created prior to or on 17 July 1995 and re-excavated between 21 and 27 September 1995.

Exhumation
The ^an~ari Road 12 grave was exhumed between 10 and 25 May 1998 by an ICTY team
under the direction of Professor Richard Wright who prepared a report in relation to the
relevant findings (ERN 0084-8214).

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Autopsies of the human remains were conducted between 24 June and 14 August 1998
and reports prepared in relation to the relevant findings by Dr. Chris Lawrence (ERN
X003-8185).

^an~ari Road 12 is a secondary grave excavated into brown clay and gravel. The filling
of the grave included lumps of evidently exotic soil and vegetation, including stubble
from cereal fields. The grave was dug by a wheeled front loader with a toothed bucket.
Located during the exhumation were wheel tracks and teeth in the base of the grave with
an entrance ramp for the loader at the southern end of the grave. The construction and
layout of this grave is very similar to that of the nearby grave of ^an~ari Road 3. It
should be noted, however, that the bodies located in ^an~ari Road 3 have been linked to
the primary mass grave at Kozluk and not Branjevo Military Farm.

There were parts of 174 individuals within the grave, but only 43 almost complete bodies.
Of the complete bodies, 39 died as the result of gunshot wounds. Of the 313 body bags of
human remains collected, at least 145 had gun shot wounds sufficient to cause death. 8
blindfolds were found, 4 on the head and 4 closely associated with bodies. 16 ligatures
were located within the grave with 12 of these associated with the victims’ arms. The
body CR12 B-303 has been identified as Ahmo Mehmedovic, date of birth 5 June 1950,
son of Huseijn. This individual was also listed by Dutchbat officers in the compound at
Poto~ari prior to these people being handed over to the VRS.

Soil/pollen samples taken by Doctor Tony Brown indicate that this site is a secondary
grave to the Branjevo Military Farm mass grave. Therefore, at least some of the
individuals removed from the Branjevo Military Farm mass gravesite were transported
and reburied at the ^an~ari Road 12 site.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


A minimum of 174 individuals or 43 almost complete bodies were located at the ^an~ari
Road 12 site, however, as this site and Branjevo Military Farm are considered as related
secondary and primary graves, a count of the minimum number of individuals must be re-
calculated for the total of both sites.

The minimum number of individuals represented in Branjevo Military Farm/^an~ari


Road 12 sites is, therefore, 283. (MNI of 132 for Branjevo Military Farm and 174 for
^an~ari Road 12).

Sex
144 of the 174 individuals were determined as male with the remainder undetermined.

Age
8 years to 13 years =5 18 years to 25 years = 23
over the age of 25 years = 138 55 years to 64 years of age =5
over the age of 65 years =1

Cause of Death
There were parts of 174 individuals in the grave. Because of the separation of the body
parts, these were collected in 313 body bags. Of the 43 almost complete bodies:

• 39 had a cause of death of gunshot wound(s)


• 4 remained with an undetermined cause of death.
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In the opinion of the Chief Pathologist, Doctor Chris Lawrence, these 4 cases probably
represent perforating gunshot wounds in soft tissue that can no longer be recognised
because of loss of soft tissue and absence of bony damage.

Many of the bodies were incomplete, and it obviously cannot be guaranteed that the body
bags are from separate individuals. Because the individual bodies could not be
reconstructed, a cause of death for each body bag was determined rather than each
individual. It is possible that a divided individual, e.g., separate head and torso, might be
given more than one cause of death.

• 145 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to cause death due to
gunshot wound(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 8 body bags had an injury in a body part that would probably cause the death of
the individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 15 body bags had an injury in a body part that could possibly cause the death of
the individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 2 body bags had injuries in body parts consistent with causing death due to
gunshot wounds.
• 145 body bags had an undetermined cause of death. Many of these were isolated
body parts or mixed bones in general body bag.

Bandages were seen around shrapnel wounds in the hand and abdomen (CR12 B260) and
around a gunshot wound in the right knee (CR12 B277). There also appears to be a sling
in this case. Bandages were also seen in CR12 B037, B170, B207 and B286.

Ligatures
16 ligatures were located within this grave site, 12 were found with part of an arm or
wrist and 4 were located in the grave.

Blindfolds
8 blindfolds were recovered from this grave and all were associated with bodies, with 1
obvious blindfold recovered from the pocket of an individual. In the case of the body
identified as CR12 B 116, a cloth blindfold was located around the face. On examination,
there was an apparent bullet hole in the blindfold and a corresponding bullet entrance
wound in the skin of the right temple.

Shell Cases
14 shell cases were located in the grave and 6 shell cases were located in the surrounding
area. 3 shell cases were located during the autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 23 of these shell cases in to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. No shell cases collected were
matched, however, examinations are still continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
185 complete bullets, 107 bullet jacket and core fragments and 153 other metal fragments
were recovered during the autopsy process.

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Identification
Positive identification has been made of remains recovered from the ^an~ari Road 12
grave for 1 individual who is listed as missing from the fall of Srebrenica. All these
identified were Muslim men. Details of this identification are attached at Annex B.

28 useable identification documents or items were located in the grave which included 14
passports and identification documents, a list of candidates for an election in Srebrenica
in 1978, tobacco tins marked “Srebrenica O.Meho 24.2.1994”, “Semsudin
HASANOVIC” and a Dutch newspaper dated April 1995. Further details of these items
are listed in Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
Religious items were located during the exhumation and autopsy process and included
verses from the Koran and religious medallions. Further details of these items are listed
in Annex C.

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5. ORAHOVAC (LAZETE 2) - (PRIMARY GRAVE)

On or about 14 July 1995, VRS soldiers conveyed captured Muslim prisoners to the school
at Grbavci where several hundred men were detained. They were then blindfolded, moved
from the school directly into trucks and driven a short distance to their execution.

A witness described how he removed his blindfold and when he was taken from the truck
saw “dead bodies all around”. He was lined up with other detainees and then shooting
started. At this time he fell down and bodies fell on top of him. He remained where he fell
for some time and heard more trucks arrive and more executions (Witness 29).

Soil/pollen samples, similar blindfolds and ligatures, matched shell cases and aerial
images of creation/disturbance dates all indicate that the Lazete 2 primary grave was
robbed and some of the bodies were placed into the secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 3, 4
and 5.

Aerial Imagery
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that there was no indication of the
Lazete 1 and 2 sites on 5 July 1995, however, disturbance is visible on 19 July 1995. An
image dated 27 September 1995 indicates a new disturbance of the site.

Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the related secondary sites of
Hod`i}i Road 3, 4 and 5 were excavated prior to 2 October 1995.

Exhumation
The Lazete 2 grave was exhumed between 19 August and 9 September 1996 by a joint
PHR/ICTY team under the direction of Dr. William Haglund. Autopsies of the human
remains were conducted between 26 August and 1 September 1996. Dr. Haglund
prepared a report in relation to the exhumation and autopsies (ERN 0069-8982).
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The Lazete 2 grave is located adjacent to a railway line and a short distance away from
Lazete 1, which is located along side the road that leads to the Grbavci School. Lazete 1
has been examined and multiple human remains identified, but it has not yet been
exhumed. The Lazete 1 and 2 mass graves are also referred to as Orahovac and use the
abbreviation LZ 1 and LZ 2.

The Lazete 2 grave was in a grass-covered field adjacent to the embankment of the
railroad tracks. The grave was bordered to the west by a road and the railway
embankment, and to the south by a tree and brush covered slope. The field extended to
the north and east. The Lazete 2 grave site contained two major collections or graves of
human remains which were designated as LZ2a and LZ2b. Grave LZ2a was a primary,
undisturbed grave whilst LZ2b was a primary disturbed grave which contained many
disarticulated and transected individuals.

There were 165 male victims within the grave with an age range of 13 to 70 years of age
at death, 158 died as the result of gun shot wounds with the remaining 7 undetermined. A
single individual was bound around the legs with a cloth sack, however, 107 blindfolds
were located, 98 were found on the head or face, 1 directly associated with a body and 8
were “loose” in the grave.

Soil and pollen samples, as well as matched shell cases, indicate that the source of the
secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 3, 4 and 5 is the Lazete 2 primary grave and likely the
Lazete 1 grave.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

Individuals
165 individuals were recovered from the Lazete 2 grave site - 1 was a partial skeleton
recovered from the surface of the site, 112 individuals were recovered from LZ2a, 52
individuals were recovered from LZ2a.

The minimal number of individuals has not been re-calculated for the combination of
Lazete 2 and the 3 Hod`i}i secondary graves as it is considered that they will also need to
be linked to the Lazete 1 grave when it is exhumed.

Sex
All individuals were male.

Age
Age ranges of 13 years to 70 years were established. These findings can be broken into
the following age groups:

11 years to 15 years =8 16 years to 25 years = 33


26 years to 35 years = 44 36 years to 45 years = 50
45 years + = 28 Less than 25 years =1
Not determined =1

Cause of Death
158 individuals died of gunshot wounds. 7 individuals died of unknown causes.

Ligatures
In this grave, 1 ligature was recovered consisting of a large cloth sack which bound the
legs of individual LZ2a – 78.
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Blindfolds
107 blindfolds were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process, 98 were found
on the head or face, 1 directly associated with a body and 8 were “loose” in the grave.

On 4 April 1996, ICTY Investigators attended the Lazete 2 gravesite where they searched
a “rubbish” site on the left-hand side of the track next to the grave. This dumpsite
contained 102 strips of cloth, which were indistinguishable from blindfolds recovered
from the exhumation and autopsy process. Notable on a large number was a “scalloped”
inside edge of the cloth strip with the cloth forming a frame or square with an open
centre. Investigators did not retain these blindfolds.

On 11 April 1996, ICTY Investigators attended the Grabavci School where they searched
a “rubbish” site in the grounds of the school next to the gymnasium. This dumpsite
contained at least 117 strips of cloth which were indistinguishable from blindfolds
recovered from the exhumation and autopsy process. Again the same “scalloped” edge
pattern was seen in a large number of these blindfolds. Only a representative sample of
12 of these blindfolds were retained by investigators.

These blindfolds, as well as those located in the grave, were examined by the Netherlands
Forensic Institute in an attempt to match cloth blindfolds and ligatures from different
sites. The cloths were examined for matches in colour, weave, material and pattern and a
report on matches produced (ERN 0091-6650).

This examination provided that blindfolds located at the Grabavci School matched those
located at the secondary grave of Hod`i}i Road 4. This report also provided that
blindfolds recovered from the Lazete 2 graves matched those at all three secondary graves
of Hod`i}i Road 3, 4 and 5.

Shell Cases
On 3 April 1996, ICTY Investigators collected 14 shell cases on the surface of the grave.

310 shell cases were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 308 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. Matches were made between the
Lazete 2 grave, the grave surface and associated areas, as well as the 3 secondary graves
of Hod`i}i Road 3, 4 and 5, however, examinations are continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
215 bullets were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

Possible Identification
Positive identification has been made of remains recovered from the Lazete 2 grave for 21
individuals who are listed as missing from the fall of Srebrenica. All those identified
were Muslim men. Details of these identifications are attached as Annex B.

64 readable identification documents or items were located during the exhumation and
autopsy process which included identification cards, Red Cross messages and personal
documents. Further details of these items are provided in Annex C.

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Religious Affiliation
13 items that relate to religious affiliation were located during the exhumation and
autopsy process and included prayer beads, Muska and verses from the Koran. Further
details of these items are provided in Annex C.

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6. HOD@I^I ROAD 3 - (SECONDARY GRAVE)

This grave was identified by SFOR troops on 14 May 1998 whilst making repairs to the
Hod`i}i Road. There are 7 known graves along this road, which are all considered to be
secondary mass gravesites. All 7 sites have been examined and multiple human remains
located in each except Hod`i}i Road 1. 3 graves designated as Hod`i}i Road 3, Hod`i}i
Road 4 and Hod`i}i Road 5 were completely exhumed in 1998.

Soil/pollen samples, similar blindfolds and ligatures, matched shell cases and aerial
images of creation/disturbance dates all indicate that the Lazete 2 primary grave was
robbed and some of the bodies were placed into the secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 3,
4 and 5.

Aerial Imagery
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the site was excavated prior to 2
October 1995.

Aerial images also show that the related primary mass gravesite, Orahovac (Lazete 2),
was created in the period 5 to 19 July 1995 and disturbed between 7 to 27 September
1995.

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Exhumation
The Hod`i}i Road 3 grave was exhumed from 29 June to 3 July 1998 by an ICTY team
under the direction of Professor Richard Wright who prepared a report in relation to the
relevant findings (ERN 0084-8214).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted between 1 and 27 October 1998 and
reports prepared in relation to the relevant findings by Dr. Chris Lawrence (X003-8011).

This secondary grave was excavated into brown clay and rock. Several pieces of flaked
limestone and glossy black rocks were found in the filling of the grave. Such rocks are
not to be seen in the area of the grave and appear to have been imported with the bodies.
The grave was dug by a wheeled vehicle with a toothed bucket. There was an entrance
ramp for the front loader at the eastern end of the grave. This ramp showed tooth marks,
but did not reveal wheel tracks. Very little of the available grave was used for the
disposal of the bodies. The bodies that were present were in two deposits or groups.

A minimum of 45 individuals were within the grave, with 39 determined to be male and
the remainder undetermined. There were no females identified in this grave. 16
blindfolds were located, 5 were found on the head or face, 8 were directly associated with
bodies and 3 were found “loose” in the grave. No ligatures were located in this grave. Of
the 25 complete bodies, 20 had a cause of death of gunshot wounds, 2 of possible gunshot
wounds, while 3 had an undetermined cause of death.

Soil samples taken by Doctor Tony Brown indicate that this site is a secondary grave to
that at the Lazete grave site(s). Therefore, at least some of the individuals removed from
the Lazete mass gravesite(s) were transported and reburied at the Hod`i}i Road 3 site, as
well as the Hod`i}i Road 4 and Hod`i}i Road 5 site.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


A minimum of 45 individuals or 25 complete bodies were located at the Hod`i}i Road 3
site; however, as this site and Hod`i}i Road 4 are considered as related secondary graves,
a count of the minimum number of individuals must be re-calculated for the total of both
sites.

Therefore, the MNI for Hod`i}i Road 3 and 4 sites is 122 individuals. (MNI for Hod`i}i
Road 3 - 45 and for Hod`i}i Road 4 - 82). Because of the possibility that Hod`i}i Road 5
may be more closely linked to Lazete 1 (not yet exhumed), the MNI for Hod`i}i Road 5
has not been added to that of Lazete 2.

Sex
39 of the 45 bodies were determined as male with the remainder undetermined.

Age
13 years to 17 years =3 18 years to 24 years = 10
25 years + = 27

Cause of Death
There were parts of 45 individuals in the grave. Because of the separation of the body
parts, these were collected in 83 body bags, of which 47 were reported by a pathologist.
Many of the bodies were complete, but it obviously cannot be guaranteed that all of the
body bags were from separate individuals. Because the individual bodies could not be
reconstructed, a cause of death for each body bag was determined rather than each
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individual. It is possible that a divided individual, e.g., separate head and torso, might be
given more than one cause of death.

Of the 25 complete bodies,

• 20 had a cause of death of gunshot wound(s),


• 2 of possible gunshot wounds, while
• 3 had an undetermined cause of death. These three cases were skeletonized and
bullet tracks and bullets in soft tissue have probably been lost.
• 32 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to cause death due to gunshot
wound(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 3 body bags had an injury in a body part that could possibly cause the death of the
individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 12 body bags had an undetermined cause of death.

Ligatures
No ligatures were located in this grave.

Blindfolds
16 blindfolds were located, 5 around the head of bodies, 8 otherwise associated with
bodies and 3 in the grave not directly associated with a body.

Shell Cases
14 shell cases were located during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 14 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. Shell cases match those at the
primary grave of Lazete 2 and the related secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 4 and 5,
however, examinations are continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
39 complete bullets, 10 bullet jacket and core fragments and 35 other metal fragments
were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

Identification
4 identification documents or items were located during the exhumation or autopsy
process. These included passports and a cigarette case engraved "Sase" and a watch
engraved “za.10god.rada Rudnici SREBRENICA”. Body HZ03 BS003 was carrying 2
passports in the name of Abdulah AVDIC and Abdurahman AVDIC. This body had a
tracheotomy tube in situ in the neck. This is a tube inserted in the trachea (windpipe) to
allow breathing when the upper airway is obstructed. Further details of these items are
provided in Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
Body HZ03 B011 was found with several verses from the Koran. Further details of this
item are provided in Annex C.

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7. HOD@I^I ROAD 5 - (SECONDARY GRAVE)

There are 7 known graves along the Hod`i}i Road, which are all considered to be
secondary sites. All 7 sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in
each, 3 graves designated as Hod`i}i Road 3, Hod`i}i Road 4 and Hod`i}i Road 5 were
completely exhumed in 1998.

Soil/pollen samples, similar blindfolds and ligatures, matched shell cases and aerial
images of creation/disturbance dates all indicate that the Lazete 2 primary grave was
robbed and some of the bodies were placed into the secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 3,
4 and 5. Therefore, at least some of the individuals removed from the Orahovac (Lazete)
mass grave sites were transported and reburied at the Hod`i}i Road 5 site, as well as the
Hod`i}i Road 3 and 4 sites.

Aerial Imagery
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the site was excavated prior to 2
October 1995.

Aerial images also show that the related primary mass grave site, Orahovac (Lazete), was
created in the period 5 to 19 July 1995 and disturbed between 7 to 27 September 1995.

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Exhumation
The Hod`i}i Road 5 grave was exhumed from 22 July to 30 July 1998 by an ICTY team
under the direction of Professor Richard Wright, who prepared a report in relation to the
relevant findings (ERN 0084-8214).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted between 23 September and 2 October
1998 and reports prepared in relation to the relevant findings by Dr. Chris Lawrence
(ERN X003-8065).

This secondary grave was excavated into reddish brown clay at the eastern end and soft
sandstone at the western end. The grave had been dug by a wheeled front loader, with a
toothed bucket. There were traces of the teeth marks in the base of the grave and an
entrance ramp for the front loader at the southern end of the grave. Conspicuous lumps of
exotic soil were found with the bodies along with several pieces of black plastic pipe with
a 2 centimetre internal diameter.

There were at least 57 individuals in this grave, 54 of whom were male and the remainder
undetermined. At least 45 individuals died as the result of gunshot wounds. 34 blindfolds
were located with 22 of these around the head, 3 were associated with bodies and 9 were
loose in the grave. Only 1 ligature was located in this grave.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


A minimum number of 57 individuals or 51 complete bodies were located in this grave.

Sex
54 bodies were identified as male with the remainder undetermined.

Age
Under the age of 25 years =0 55 years to 65 years =7
Over the age of 65 years =1

These men were older that the men at the other sites exhumed in 1998.

Cause of Death
There were 51 essentially intact bodies:

• 45 bodies had a cause of death of gunshot wound(s),


• 2 bodies had a cause of death of probable gunshot wound(s).
• 3 bodies had an undetermined cause of death.
• 1 body had an undetermined cause of death, possibly suffocation.

There were parts of 57 individuals in the grave. Because of the separation of the body
parts, these were collected in 93 body bags, of which 69 were reported by a pathologist.
Many of the bodies were complete, but it obviously cannot be guaranteed that the body
bags are from separate individuals. Because the individual bodies could not be
reconstructed, a cause of death is provided for each body bag rather than each individual.
It is possible that a divided individual, e.g., separate head and torso, might be given more
than one cause of death.

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• 53 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to have caused death due to
gunshot wound(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 2 body bags had an injury in a body part that would have probably caused the
death of the individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 3 body bag had an injury in a body part that could have possibly caused the death
of the individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 10 body bags had an undetermined cause of death.
• 1 fairly intact body had an undetermined cause of death, possibly suffocation.

Ligatures
1 ligature was located in the grave. HZ05 B091 was recovered with his hands tied behind
his back with 4mm white cord tied to form two loops 120 & 130 mm in circumference.
There were gunshot wounds in the right pelvis, and bullet fragments in the right and left
thigh and knees.

Blindfolds
34 blindfolds were recovered from the site, 21 were around the head, 4 were associated
with other parts of the body and 9 were loose in the grave.

Shell Cases
15 shell cases were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 15 of these shell cases in order to determine possible matches with other
shell cases collected from mass graves and execution points. Shell cases match those at
the primary grave of Lazete 2 and the related secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 3 and 4,
however, examinations are still continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
94 complete bullets, 22 bullet jacket fragments, 10 bullet core fragments and 72 other
metal fragments were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

Possible Identification
13 readable identifications were located during the exhumation and autopsy process.
These identification documents were found on 10 individuals (2 documents each on
bodies HZ05 B 109 and HZ B 169. 1 document was located in the grave. A number of
other identification items were also located, which included personal photographs and
Dutch national newspapers. Details of these items are listed at Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
Muslim religious articles such as prayer beads and copies of texts from the Koran were
also located on several bodies. Details of these items are listed at Annex C.

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8. HOD@I^I ROAD 4 - (SECONDARY GRAVE)

There are 7 known graves along the Hod`i}i Road, which are all secondary sites. All 7
sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in each, 3 graves
designated as Hod`i}i Road 3, Hod`i}i Road 4 and Hod`i}i Road were completely
exhumed in 1998.

Soil/pollen samples, similar blindfolds and ligatures, matched shell cases and aerial
images of creation/disturbance dates all indicate that the Lazete 2 primary grave was
robbed and some of the bodies were placed into the secondary graves of Hod`i}i Road 3,
4 and 5. Therefore, at least some of the individuals removed from the Orahovac (Lazete)
mass grave sites were transported and reburied at the Hod`i}i Road 4 site, as well as the
Hod`i}i Road 3 and 5 sites.

Aerial Imagery
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the site was excavated prior to 2
October 1995.

Aerial images also show that the related primary mass gravesite, Orahovac (Lazete 2),
was created in the period 5 to 19 July 1995 and disturbed between 7 to 27 September
1995.

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Exhumation
The Hod`i}i Road 4 grave was exhumed from 22 July to 30 July 1998 by an ICTY team
under the direction of Professor Richard Wright, who prepared a report in relation to the
relevant findings (ERN 0084-8214).

Autopsies of the human remains was conducted between 16 and 29 September 1998 and
reports prepared in relation to the relevant findings by Dr. Chris Lawrence (ERN X003-
8035).

This secondary grave was excavated into brown clay. The grave had been dug by a
wheeled front loader, with a toothed bucket. There were traces of both teeth marks and
wheel tracks in the base of the grave and an entrance ramp for the front loader at the
north-western end of the grave.

There were at least 82 individuals in this grave, 66 of whom were determined to be male
and the remainder undetermined. Of the 49 almost complete bodies, 37 died as the result
of gunshot wounds. There were 40 blindfolds located, 14 around the face and 5 otherwise
associated with the bodies. The remaining 21 were located “loose” within the grave.
There were no ligatures located in this grave.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


A minimum of 82 individuals or 49 almost complete bodies was located in this grave.

Sex
66 bodies were determined to be male, the remainder were undetermined.

Age
8 years to 13 years =1 13 years to 18 years =3
18 years to 25 years = 11 25 years + = 66
1 undetermined

Cause of Death
There were parts of 82 individuals in the grave. Because of the separation of the body
parts, these were collected in 138 body bags. Many of the bodies were incomplete, and it
obviously cannot be guaranteed that the body bags were from separate individuals.
Because the individual bodies could not be reconstructed, a cause of death was
determined for each body bag rather than each individual. It is possible that a divided
individual, e.g., separate head and torso, might have been given more than one cause of
death.

Of the 49 almost complete bodies:

• 37 had a cause of death of gunshot wound(s).


• 1 had probable gunshot wounds.
• 1 had possible gunshot wounds.
• 1 body bag had a cause of death of homicidal violence including gunshot wound.
• 9 remained with an undetermined cause of death, of these:
− 5 had bullets or parts of bullets present;
− 4 had extensive skull fractures; and
− 4 had apparent gunshot wounds in non-lethal areas.

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• 54 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to cause death due to gunshot
wound(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 7 body bags had an injury in a body part that would probably cause the death of
the individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 4 body bags had an injury in a body part that could possibly cause the death of the
individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 1 body bag had a cause of death of homicidal violence, including gunshot wound.
• 72 body bags had an undetermined cause of death; many of these were small body
parts, 17 contained only legs or feet and 12 arms or hands.

Ligatures
No definite ligatures were located, although there was one possible ligature (HZ04
B276.03). It consisted of black shoelaces tied to form a single loop 230-mm in
circumference. The pathologist does not describe its exact location on the body at the
time of autopsy, but the site photograph shows it over the body.

Blindfolds
There were 40 blindfolds recovered from the site, 14 around the face, 5 otherwise
associated with bodies and 21 were located in the grave not directly associated with a
body.

Shell Cases
81 shell cases were located during the exhumation and autopsy process

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 81 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. Shell cases matches were
determined to those at the primary grave of Lazete 2 and the related secondary graves of
Hod`i}i Road 3 and 5.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
95 complete bullets, 84 bullet fragments, 19 bullet jacket and core fragments were located
during the exhumation and autopsy process. Also located is what appears to be shotgun
pellets (HZ04 B 280).

Identification
8 readable identity cards and a tobacco tin engraved “Mehemed Mujic Sase” were located
during the exhumation and autopsy process. Further details of these items are included in
Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
Prayer beads, verses from the Koran and a star and crescent moon pendant were located
during the exhumation and autopsy process. Further details of these items are included in
Annex C.

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9. DAM NEAR PETKOVCI - (PRIMARY GRAVE)

On or about the 14th July 1995, some 1500 to 2000 Muslim men were executed on the
plateau below the Dam and buried there. The dam is a reservoir for the aluminium
factory at Karakaj and a 50 metre by 200 metre plateau is located at the bottom of the
Dam.

On 14 July 1995, a captured Muslim man was driven through Karakaj to the school at
Petkovci. While there he was told to remove his shirt and shoes and had his hands tied
behind his back. He was made to run from the building past several bodies and into a
waiting truck. After a short journey, he was taken from the vehicle to a gravel area
where he saw “bodies laying in rows”. As he fell to the ground he heard shooting start
(Witness S-8).

The later examination of a mass grave site known as Liplje 2 - situated approximately 14
kilometres south of the Dam site - indicated that it is the secondary grave to the Petkovci
Dam site. That is the bodies removed from the Dam site were reburied at the Liplje 2
site. There are four known secondary graves at Liplje, however, only Liplje 2 has been
exhumed.

Aerial Imagery
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the Petkovci Dam site was first
excavated between 5 July and 27 July 1995. These images also indicate that the site was
later disturbed between 7 and 27 September 1995.

Aerial images also show that the related secondary mass gravesite of Liplje 2 was created
prior to 2 October 1995.
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Exhumation
The Dam gravesite was exhumed between 15 and 25 April 1998 by an ICTY team under
the direction of Professor Richard Wright, who prepared a report in relation to the
relevant findings (ERN 0084-8214).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted between 11 and 23 June 1998 and
reports prepared in relation to the relevant findings by Dr. Chris Lawrence (ERN X003-
7941).

This is a “robbed” primary grave, excavated into the limestone boulders that form the
retaining structure of the Dam. At the eastern end of the grave, there were traces of a
ramp that gave access to the mechanical excavator that robbed the grave. The base of the
primary grave is preserved in some places, subsequently cut into by the excavator that
removed the bodies. This site contained grossly disarticulated body parts throughout the
filling of the grave, which appeared to have been caused by the mechanical removal of
the bodies during the robbing process that trapped bodies amongst the boulders.

There were at least 43 individuals located in this grave, however, they were collected in
91 body bags. Of these, 15 were identified as male with the remainder undetermined. As
an indication of the nature of the remains, one body bag was able to contain the remains
of at least 20 individuals. Of the body parts recovered, 6 showed definite gunshot
wounds, with 2 probable and 15 possible gunshot wounds. There was a single ligature
located within the grave.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


A minimum of 43 individuals was located at the Petkovci Dam site. However, as this site
and Liplje 2 are considered as related primary and secondary graves, a count of the
minimum number of individuals must be re-calculated for the total of both sites.

Therefore, the MNI for the Petkovci Dam/Liplje 2 sites is 219 individuals. (MNI for the
Petkovci Dam 43 and for Liplje 191).

Sex
15 individuals were identified as male with the remaining undetermined. Sex was unable
to be determined in the remainder due to the heavy fragmentation of the remains. One
body bag (DG 118) contained the bones of at least 20 individuals.

Age
13 years to 18 years =1 18 years to 24 years =3
42 were over the age of 25 years

Cause of Death
464 rectangular and small triangular skull fragments, and at least 750 shell cases were
recovered from the surface of the Dam site during the exhumation. Amongst the skull
fragments are 7 pieces of bone with curved defects consistent with part of a gunshot
wound and 4 pieces of bone containing material that appears to be metal on fluoroscopy,
consistent with bullet fragments. The shape of the skull fragments is consistent with
those seen in gunshot wounds. It should be noted that only a representative sample of
shell cases was collected from this and other sites.

Of the body parts recovered from the grave there were:

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• 6 definite gunshot wounds.
• 2 probable gunshot wounds.
• 15 possible gunshot wounds.
• DT28 shows peri-mortem traumatic injury to the right frontal temporal and
parietal bone, which could be the consequence of a gunshot wound, but the skull
is too incomplete to confirm this.
• 6 other cases show apparent peri-mortem skull fractures.
• DAM 002 shows peri-mortem rib fractures but the cause of the rib fractures is not
clear.

There were parts of 43 individuals in the grave. Because of the separation of the body
parts, these were collected in 91 body bags. None of the bodies were complete, and it
obviously cannot be guaranteed that the body bags are from separate individuals.
Because the individual bodies could not be reconstructed, a cause of death for the body
parts in each body bag was determined rather than each individual. It is possible that a
divided individual, e.g., separate head and torso, might be given more than one cause of
death.

• 4 body bags showed gunshot injuries sufficient to cause the death of at least one
of the individuals represented in the body bag.
• 4 body bags showed injuries that were probably sufficient to cause death due to
gunshot wound(s) in one of the individuals represented in the body bag.
• 1 body bag showed injuries that were consistent with a fatal gunshot wound.
• 1 body bag showed head trauma that could not be further classified.
• 81 body bags had an undetermined cause of death. Most of these were incomplete
or mixed skeletal remains.
• 2 body bags showed possible non-lethal gunshot wounds, but no clear cause of
death.

Ligatures
1 ligature was located on the surface of the grave (DG 118). This was a piece of white
coloured twine.

Blindfolds
1 possible blindfold was located “loose” in this grave. (DAM 003)

Shell Cases
On 7 June 1996, 1031 shell cases were collected by ICTY investigators from the surface
of the Dam plateau

750 shell cases were located on the surface of the Dam site, 25 shell cases were located in
the grave during exhumation and 1 shell case was located during the autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 1807 shell cases to determine possible matches with shell cases
collected from mass graves and execution points. Shell cases collected on the Dam
surface matched those within the grave, however, examinations are continuing.

Again it should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
1 bullet and approximately 11 bullets or metal fragments were recovered from the grave.
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Identification
In a plastic bag in the trouser pocket of a pair of legs (DAM 028), was a document from
the war hospital in Srebrenica in the name of Devad Kardasevic.

5 cigarette tins were among the evidence examined at the morgue and had the following
engravings: “Vola Hamdij Delic”, “Srebrenica 93”, “Jhajrudin”, “Bektic Bekir” and
“Sadet”

Religious Affiliation
No specific items indicating religious affiliation were identified at this site.

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10. LIPLJE 2 - (SECONDARY GRAVE)

There are 4 known graves along the Liplje Road which are all secondary sites. All 4 sites
have been examined and multiple human remains located in each, the grave designated
as Liplje 2 was completely exhumed in 1998.

The filling of the grave is characterised by grossly dismembered bodies and large, un-
weathered blocks of limestone. There were also occasional lumps of greenish clay.
These characteristics are consistent with the disturbed primary grave at the Dam site and
indicate that Liplje 2 site is a secondary grave site to the Dam site.

Aerial Imagery
Aerial images indicate the Liplje 2 mass grave site was created prior to 2 October 1995.

Aerial images indicate the Dam near Petkovci site was first excavated between 5 July and
27 July 1995. These images also indicate the site was later disturbed between 7 and 27
September 1996.

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Exhumation
The Liplje 2 grave was exhumed from 7 to 25 August 1998 by an ICTY team under the
direction of Professor Richard Wright, who prepared a report in relation to the relevant
findings (ERN 0084-8214).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted between 18 September and 20


November 1998 and reports prepared in relation to the relevant findings by Dr. Chris
Lawrence (ERN X003-8094).

This secondary grave was excavated into brown clay that lies on rounded river pebbles.
The grave has been dug by a wheeled front loader, with a toothed bucket. There were
traces of both teeth marks and wheel tracks in the base of the grave and an entrance ramp
for the front loader at the eastern end of the grave.

A minimum of 191 individuals were located in this grave and collected in 807 body bags.
122 individuals were determined to be male with the remainder undetermined. There
were only 4 relatively intact bodies located and of these 1 had died from gunshot wounds,
1 from possible gunshot wounds and 2 had an undetermined cause of death. No definite
blindfolds were located, however, 23 ligatures were found. Of these, 14 were associated
with hands or parts of hands and the remaining 9 were closely associated with bodies.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


191 individuals were located in this grave. As an indication of the high fragmentation of
these bodies, only 4 of these were relatively intact individuals.

Sex
122 individuals were determined to be male with the remainder undetermined.

Age
8 years to 13 years = 1, 13 years to 18 years =14,
18 years to 25 years = 22

Cause of Death
There were parts of 191 individuals in the grave. Because of the separation of the body
parts, these were collected in 807 body bags, of which 610 were reported by a pathologist.
Most of the bodies were incomplete, and it obviously cannot be guaranteed that the body
bags are from separate individuals. Because the individual bodies could not be
reconstructed, a cause of death for each body bag was given rather than for each
individual. It is possible that a divided individual, e.g., separate head and torso, might be
given more than one cause of death. There were only 4 relatively intact bodies in this
grave:

• 1 died of gunshot wounds;


• 1 died of possible gunshot wounds; and,
• 2 had an undetermined cause of death.

• 34 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to cause death due to gunshot
wound(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 5 body bags had an injury in a body part that would probably cause the death of
the individual due to gunshot wounds.

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• 26 body bags had an injury in a body part that could possibly cause the death of
the individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 2 body bags had injuries consistent with a cause of death of homicidal violence
including gun shot wounds.
• 543 body bags, mostly small body parts, had an undetermined cause of death.

Ligatures
23 ligatures were located during the exhumation and autopsy process. 14 of these were
associated with parts of the hand or forearm and 9 were directly associated with bodies.

Blindfolds
There were no definite blindfolds recovered from the site. There was a strip of red
woollen cloth 120 mm by 50 mm, without a knot which was a possible blindfold.

Shell Cases
27 shell cases were collected during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 27 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with shell cases
collected from mass graves and execution points. No shell cases have yet been matched,
however, examinations are continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
23 complete bullets, 13 jacket fragments, 6 bullet core fragments and 29 unspecified
fragments were located during the exhumation and autopsy process.

Identification
Identity cards, pages of Dutch newspapers and 3 cigarette tins engraved “Elmira Demal
HAJRAI”, “Dahmo RAHIMIC” and “Sead MEHMEDOVI” were located during the
exhumation and autopsy process. Further details of these items are provided at Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
An apparent Muslim prayer pouch was located in the grave. Further details of this item is
provided at Annex C.

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11. KOZLUK - (PRIMARY GRAVE).

The Kozluk site is a primary grave exhumed in 1999 and located adjacent to the Drina
River near the town of Kozluk. The site has been used as a rubbish dump and for gravel
extraction. Part of the dumpsite consists of large amounts of green glass bottles, green
glass fragments and bottle labels marked “Vitnika” and “Kozluk”. The glass and labels
apparently originate at the Vitinka soft drink bottling factory which is located a short
distance from the site. The site is approached by passing through Kozluk and travelling
past the 1995 base of the VRS Drina Wolves which is adjacent to the bottling factory.

Similar green glass fragments and labels were located amongst the bodies exhumed from
the Cancari Road 3 secondary gravesite. The Kozluk grave is dug into the river flat area
and similar river stones were also located at the Cancari Road 3 site. Based on this
evidence and studies conducted by Palynologist, Dr Tony Brown, the Kozluk gravesite is
considered as the primary grave to the secondary grave of Cancari Road 3. Similar green
glass fragments were located at Cancari Road 1, which has not yet been exhumed.

Aerial Imagery
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate the Kozluk mass gravesite was created
between 5 July 1995 and 17 July 1995. Aerial images also indicate a further disturbance
of the site prior to or on 27 September 1995.

Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the ^an~ari Road 3 and ^an~ari
Road 1 gravesites were first excavated after 27 September 1995 and then back filled prior
to 2 October 1995.

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Exhumation
The Kozluk grave was exhumed from 24 June to 6 August 1999 by an ICTY team under
the direction of Professor Richard Wright, who provided a report in relation to the
relevant findings (ERN 0091-22165).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted following during their exhumation and a
report prepared in relation to the relevant findings by Dr. John Clark (ERN 0090-8183).

There are 3 distinct areas within this grave, designated as Kozluk 1, 2 and 3, and
abbreviated as KK01, KK02 and KK03. KK01 was an area of dumped soil containing 3
relatively complete bodies, KK02 was a “robbed” grave where individuals had also been
executed. KK03 was also an execution point and partially “robbed” mass grave.

There were at least 340 individuals in these graves and all the individuals in which sex
could be determined were male. Of the 292 whole or almost whole bodies, 237 died as
the result of gunshot injuries with the remaining 55 individuals unascertained. 55
blindfolds were located on 49 individuals. In addition, 1 blindfold was directly associated
with a body and 5 were “loose” within the grave. 168 ligatures were located, 137 were
binding individuals, 15 were closely associated with bodies and 16 were loose in the
grave.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


340 individuals were recovered from the Kozluk site, or 292 complete and 233 nearly
complete individuals. However, as this site and ^an~ari Road 3 are considered as related
primary and secondary graves, a count of the minimum number of individuals must be re-
calculated for the total of both sites.

The minimum number of individuals represented in Kozluk/^an~ari Road 3 sites is,


therefore, 506 (MNI of 340 for Kozluk and 158 for ^an~ari Road 3).

Sex
All the individuals in which sex could be determined were male.

Age
The age of the individuals in which age estimates could be made ranged from
approximately 8 to 85 years of age.

Cause of Death
237 individuals died as the result of gunshot injuries. Out of 292 whole or almost whole
bodies, 83 died of gunshot injury to the head, 76 died of gunshot injury to the trunk, 72
died of multiple gunshot injuries, 5 died of gunshot injury to legs, 1 died of gunshot
injury to the arms and the 55 remaining individuals were assigned a cause of death of
unascertained.

A number of individuals had disabilities or signs of chronic disease. This ranged from
people with arthritis or rigidity of parts of the spine to those with previous amputations of
forearms, a claw hand, fixed bending of one of the elbows and fixed straightening of one
of the legs. One man had a glass eye.

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Ligatures
168 ligatures were located during the exhumation and autopsy process. 137 individuals
were bound, 15 ligatures were associated with bodies and 16 ligatures were located
“loose” within the grave. Ligatures were either made of cloth strips or white nylon twine.

Blindfolds
55 blindfolds were located during the exhumation and autopsy process. 49 blindfolds
were located on the head of bodies, 1 was closely associated with a body and a further 5
blindfolds were located “loose” within the grave.

Shell Cases
On 5 June 1998, ICTY Investigators collected 13 shell cases from the surface of the site.

548 shell cases were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process, 59 were
recovered from within KK02, 473 were recovered from within KK03, 16 were located on
the surface of the graves.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 533 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with shell cases
collected from mass graves and execution points. No shell cases have yet been matched,
however, examinations are continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
368 bullets as well as 88 bullet fragments were located during the exhumation and
autopsy process.

Identification
5 readable identification cards were located during the exhumation and autopsy process
and are detailed at Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
Prayer beads, pouches and verses from the Koran were located during the exhumation and
autopsy process and are detailed in Annex C.

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12. ^AN^ARI ROAD 3 - (SECONDARY GRAVE)

There are 12 known graves along the ^an~ari Road which are all secondary sites. All 12
sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in each, 2 graves,
designated as ^an~ari Road 3 and ^an~ari Road 12, were completely exhumed in 1998.

Thousands of broken green glass bottles were included in the filling of this grave. The
broken green glass bottles often had the crowns intact but no labels attached suggesting
that they had been broken in a bottling factory or similar process. Also located in the
grave was a wad of unused labels, which gave the name of a bottling factory in the town
of Kozluk (“Vitinka” factory).

Further investigation and soil samples examined by Dr. Tony Brown indicate that this site
is a secondary site to the primary mass grave known as Kozluk near this bottling factory .
Kozluk was fully exhumed by ICTY in 1999 and was found to be a robbed primary grave.

Aerial Imagery
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate the Kozluk mass gravesite was created
between 5 July and 17 July 1995. Aerial images also indicate a further disturbance of the
site prior to or on 27 September 1995.

Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the ^an~ari Road 3 and ^an~ari
Road 1 gravesites were first excavated after 27 September 1995 and then back filled prior
to 2 October 1995..

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Exhumation
The ^an~ari Road 3 grave was exhumed from 27 May to 10 June 1998 by an ICTY team
under the direction of Professor Richard Wright, who prepared a report in relation to the
relevant findings (ERN 0084-8214).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted between 13 August and 15 September
1998 and reports prepared in relation to the relevant findings by Chief Pathologist, Dr.
Chris Lawrence (ERN X003-8135).

The secondary grave at ^an~ari Road 3 was excavated into brown clay and occasional
pebbles of limestone. The grave was dug by a wheeled front loader with a tooth bucket.
Located during the exhumation were traces of both wheel tracks and teeth in the base of
the grave. There was an entrance ramp for the front loader at the southern end of the
grave. The construction and layout and of this grave is very similar to that of the grave of
^an~ari Road 12. It should be noted, however, that the bodies located in ^an~ari Road 12
have been linked to the primary mass grave at Branjevo Military Farm and not Kozluk.

At least 158 individuals were located in this grave with 126 identified as male and the
remainder undetermined. Of the 35 almost complete bodies, 29 died as the result of
gunshot wounds and 6 had an undetermined cause of death. 8 blindfolds were located, 4
around the face, 3 closely associated with bodies and 1 was located “loose” in the grave.
37 ligatures were located with 26 on hands or arms, 5 closely associated with bodies and
6 “loose” within the grave.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


A minimum of 158 individuals but only 35 almost complete bodies were located in the
^an~ari Road 3 grave. However, as this grave is a secondary to the Kozluk primary
grave, a combined MNI must be calculated. The minimum number of individuals
represented in Kozluk/^an~ari Road 3 sites is, therefore, 506 (MNI of 340 for Kozluk and
158 for ^an~ari Road 3).

Sex
126 individuals were identified as male with the remainder undetermined.

Age
8 years to 13 years =1 13 years to 18 years =5
18 years to 25 years =2 25+ = 150

Cause of Death
Of the 35 essentially complete bodies out of 383 body bags;

• 29 had a cause of death of gunshot wound(s), while


• 6 remained with an undetermined cause of death.

There were parts of 158 individuals in the grave. Because of the separation of the body
parts, these were collected in 383 body bags. Many of the bodies were incomplete, and it
obviously cannot be guaranteed that the body bags are from separate individuals.
Because the individual bodies could not be reconstructed, a cause of death for each body
bag is given rather than each individual. It is possible that a divided individual, e.g.,
separate head and torso, might be given more than one cause of death.

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• 103 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to cause death due to
gunshot wound(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 13 body bags had an injury in a body part that would probably cause the death of
the individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 15 body bags had an injury in a body part that could possibly cause the death of
the individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 2 body bags had injuries in the body parts consistent with a cause of death of
gunshot wound in the individual.
• 254 body bags had an undetermined cause of death. Many of these were isolated
body parts or co-mingled and incomplete bodies in general body bags, however,
most of these bags contained small body parts. For example, 96 body bags
contained only legs or parts of legs. Among these 96 legs, there were only 7
where a cause of death could be identified.

Ligatures
37 ligatures were recovered, 26 associated with the hands or arms, 5 were associated with
bodies, 6 ligatures were found in the grave not closely associated with a body.

Blindfolds
8 blindfolds were recovered, 4 were around the face of individuals, 3 were located with a
body and 1 was located within the grave and not directly associated with a body.

Shell Cases
126 shell cases were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 126 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. A number of shell cases located
at Kozluk primary mass grave were matched with those located at ^an~ari Road 3. These
examinations are continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
88 complete bullets, 57 bullet jacket fragments, 35 bullet core fragments, a number of
shotgun pellets and 155 other metal fragments were recovered during the exhumation and
autopsy process.

Identification
14 readable identification documents were located during the exhumation and autopsy
process, which included an identity card, Red Cross letters and other documents. 2
cigarette tins engraved “M SABAN” and “OMER RAKOVAC”, as well as Dutch
national newspapers dated 13 Feb 1995 and 21 April 1995 were located. Further details
of all these items are listed in Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
Prayer chains and verses from the Koran were located within the grave. Further details
are provided in Annex C.

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13. GLOGOVA 2 - (PRIMARY GRAVE)

Glogova 1 and 2 are primary mass graves located on a dirt road off the Konjevi} Polje to
Bratunac road near the village of Glogova. The area on the southern side of the road,
known as Glogova 1, has been examined but not yet exhumed. This examination has
confirmed the presence of multiple human remains over a large area. The grave on the
northern side of the roadway is known as Glogova 2 and was exhumed during 1999. This
grave has been heavily disturbed and was made up of at least 6 smaller sub-graves, 3 of
which have been robbed (GL03, GL04 and GL06), 1 which was not robbed (GL05) and
the remainder (GL07) which was not able to be exhumed during the 1999 season.

On the basis of examined soil/pollen samples, the Glogova 2 grave is the primary grave to
the secondary mass grave of Zeleni Jadar 5.

Comparison of ejector marks on shell cases recovered from the Zeleni Jadar 5 grave
provided a single positive match with 2 shell cases recovered at the Kravica Warehouse
execution point. It is, therefore, considered that some of the mass graves of Glogova 2
and Zeleni Jadar 5 represent at least some of the individuals killed at the Kravica
Warehouse.

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Aerial Imagery
Imagery made available to the ICTY by the United States authorities, dated 17 July 1995
shows two areas of disturbed soil on either side of the roadway. A bulldozer is seen
parked nearby.

Further imagery, dated 20 October 1995, shows a disturbance of the southern site.
Imagery dated 30 October 1995 shows the site south of the path refilled and the ongoing
excavation by a front loader of the site located north of the path.

Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the Zeleni Jadar 5 secondary
grave site was first excavated between 7 September and 12 October 1995, with apparent
back filling of the hole on 18 October 1995.

Exhumation
The exhumation of the Glogova 2 grave and its sub-graves was conducted between 11
September to 22 October 1999 by an ICTY team under the direction of Anthropologist,
Jose Baraybar, who produced a report in relation to the relevant findings (ERN 0091-
1861).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted during late 1999 and reports prepared in
relation to the relevant findings by Chief Pathologist, Dr. John Clark (ERN 0090-8183).

A minimum of 139 individuals were located in the graves or 90 bodies and 154 body
parts. 109 individuals were determined to be male with the remainder undetermined. Of
the 90 complete bodies, 64 died of gunshot injuries, the cause of death of 25 was
unascertained and 1 died from a penetrating injury to head. 22 cases showed evidence of
charring of the bones of the lower limbs and occasionally of the upper limbs as well and
47 items of clothing showed evidence of charring. No ligatures or blindfolds were
located.

GL02 and GL06


The part of the grave designated as GL02 was made up of a large hole or crater, which
also contained traces of two graves, designated as GL02 grave and a separate grave
known as GL06. The crater was approximately 15 by 11 metres in area. Evidence
recovered from this area suggested the use of a mechanical digger, such as a 360 degree
backhoe to “rob” the grave area using a series of trenches which appeared as a continuos
scrapping of the area. At least 39 individuals, 20 of them male, were located in GL02 and
at least 4 individuals were located in GL06. Also located within this area were two
makeshift litters or stretchers made of tree branches with blankets stretched between
them. Some bodies showed evidence of having been burnt.

GL03 and GL04


This shallow grave had an access ramp roughly oriented north-south and its
characteristics were consistent with it having been dug with a front end loader. The
middle part of the grave, designated as GL04, had been disrupted by a robbing trench.
GL03, however, had the bodies of at least 11 individuals, 7 of these individuals were
determined to be male and most were over 25 years of age at the time of death, 2 were
between 15 and 24 years of age at death. 7 individuals died as the result of gunshot
injuries. GL04 had the remains of at least 3 individuals, all of undetermined sex.

GL05
This was an undisturbed grave composed of two sub-graves joined together and separated
from the GL02 crater. The grave was shaped as a trench with jagged edges and appeared
to have been dug with a backhoe. At least 90 individuals, 82 of whom were male, with
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the remainder undetermined were recovered from theses two graves. 41 of the
individuals were between 13 and 24 years of age at death with the remainder over 25
years of age at death. 55 individuals died of gunshot wounds, with injuries to the trunk
particularly common where the typical finding was of one or more shots passing through
the middle of the spine, fracturing several vertebrae. It was seen in 46 out of 73 men in
this grave. 22 cases showed evidence of charring of the bones of the lower limbs and
occasionally of the upper limbs as well and 47 items of clothing showed evidence of
charring. Also located in the grave was a loaded Beretta 7.65 mm pistol with 6 rounds of
ammunition. This weapon was associated with body GL05 153B. Whilst the weapon
was apparently in working order, it has not been test fired.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


A minimum of 139 individuals were located in the grave or 90 bodies and 154 body parts.

GL02 MNI 39 or 11 bodies and 71 body parts


GL03 MNI 11 or 6 bodies and 13 body parts
GL04 MNI 3 or no bodies but 3 body parts
GL05 MNI 90 or 73 bodies and 60 body parts
GL06 MNI 4 or no bodies but 7 body parts.

As the Glogova 2, 3, 4 and 6 sub-graves are considered to be the primary graves to Zeleni
Jadar 5, secondary grave a recalculation of the MNI for these combined graves must be
made. Therefore, the combined MNI for Glogova (2, 3, 4 and 6) and Zeleni Jadar 5 is
187 individuals. As GL05 was undisturbed, it is not connected with the Zeleni Jadar 5
secondary grave.

Sex
GL02 20 male, the remainder undetermined
GL03 7 male, the remainder undetermined
GL04 3 individuals undetermined
GL05 82 determined to be male, 8 undetermined
GL06 4 undetermined

Cause of Death
Of the 90 complete bodies located within these graves, 64 died of gunshot injuries. 38
died of gunshot injury to trunk, 14 died of multiple gunshot injuries, 12 died of gunshot
injuries to head, 1 died from a penetrating injury to head and the remaining 25 were
_____

Age
Individuals ranged from approximately 12 years of age to 71 years of age at death. GL05
was distinguished by the number of young bodies with 46% being under the age of 24
years.

Ligatures
No ligatures were located in these graves.

Blindfolds
No blindfolds were located in these graves.

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Shell Cases
1 shell case was recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms is conducting a comparison
of ejector marks on this shell case to determine possible matches with other shell cases
collected from mass graves and execution points. Examinations are still continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
The following was recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process:
GL02 2 bullets and 6 bullet fragments
GL03 10 bullets and 3 bullet fragments
GL05 29 bullets and 4 bullet fragments.

Possible Identifications
8 readable identification documents were located during the exhumation and autopsy
process and include 4 identity cards, a passport and Red Cross message. Further details
of these items are provided at Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
The only religious items located were a set of prayer beads details of which are listed in
Annex C.

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14. ZELENI JADAR 05 - (SECONDARY GRAVE)

There are 7 known graves along the Zeleni Jadar Road which are all secondary sites. 6
sites have been examined and multiple human remains located in each - 1 grave was not
examined for security reasons. Zeleni Jadar 5 was completely exhumed in 1998 . Another
grave, Zeleni Jadar 2, was excavated in part on 6 October 1998, with sparse but multiple
body parts observed . It was apparent that the grave had been disturbed and the bodies
removed to an unknown location or an unknown tertiary grave.

On the basis of examined soil/pollen samples, Glogova 2 is the primary grave to the
secondary mass grave of Zeleni Jadar 5.

ATF comparison of ejector marks on shell cases recovered from the Zeleni Jadar 5 grave
provided a single positive match with 2 shell cases recovered at the Kravica Warehouse
execution point. It is, therefore, considered that some of the mass graves of Glogova 2
and Zeleni Jadar 5 represent at least some of the individuals killed at the Kravica
Warehouse.

Aerial Imagery
Imagery made available to the ICTY by the United States authorities, dated 17 July 1995,
shows two areas of disturbed soil on either side of the roadway at the Glogova 2 site. A
bulldozer is seen parked nearby.

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Further imagery, dated 20 October 1995, shows a disturbance of the southern site.
Imagery dated 30 October 1995 shows this site refilled and the ongoing excavation by a
front loader of the site located north of the path.

Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate that the Zeleni Jadar 5 secondary
gravesite was first excavated between 7 September and 12 October 1995, with apparent
back-filling of the hole on 18 October 1995.

Exhumation
The Zeleni Jadar 5 grave was exhumed from 1 to 21 October 1998 by an ICTY team
under the direction of Professor Richard Wright, who prepared a report in relation to the
relevant findings (ERN 0084-8214).

Autopsy of the human remains was conducted between 13 and 23 October 1998 and
reports prepared in relation to the relevant findings by Dr. Chris Lawrence (ERN X003-
7967).

The secondary grave of Zeleni Jadar 5 was excavated into brown clay and boulders.
Unlike all the other graves investigated in 1998, this grave has no entrance ramp. It was
evidently dug by a back hoe that did not go into the grave.

The filling of the grave has properties that are distinct from those of other secondary
graves in that it included debris that might be expected to be found around settlements.
This debris included pieces of barbed wire, motor car parts, bricks, tiles, china and
bunches of hay. Some of these items have been described by witnesses as being present
in the Kravica Warehouse. Considerable quantities of white powder believed to be lime
were located in the grave.

At least 145 individuals were located in the grave, but only 47 almost complete bodies.
120 bodies were determined to be male with the remainder undetermined. Of the almost
complete bodies, 33 died as a result of gunshot wounds. No blindfolds were located, but
ligatures were located on 2 bodies.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


145 individuals, but only 47 almost complete bodies were located in the mass grave.

Sex
120 individuals were determined to be male with the remaining undetermined.

Age
13 years to 18 years = 11 18 years to 24 years = 27
25 years + = 112

Cause of Death
Of the 47 relatively intact bodies:

• 33 had a cause of death as gunshot wounds (1 gunshot and shrapnel wounds).


• 2 had probable as gunshot wounds.
• 3 had possible as gunshot wounds (1 possible as gunshot and shrapnel wounds).
• 9 were undetermined and of these 7 had small metal fragments present.
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There were parts of 150 individuals in the grave. Because of the separation of the body
parts, these were collected in 367 body bags of which 208 were reported by a pathologist.
Many of the bodies were incomplete, and it obviously cannot be guaranteed that the body
bags are from separate individuals. Because the individual bodies could not be
reconstructed, the Chief Pathologist gave a cause of death for each body bag rather than
each individual. It is possible that a divided individual, e.g., separate head and torso,
might be given more than one cause of death.

• 78 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to cause death due to gunshot
wound(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 8 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to cause death due to gunshot
and shrapnel wound(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 5 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to cause death due to shrapnel
wounds(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 2 body bags had an injury in a body part sufficient to cause death due to shotgun
wound(s) in the individual from which the body part came.
• 8 body bags had an injury in a body part which would probably have caused the
death of the individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 9 body bags had an injury in a body part that could possibly cause the death of the
individual due to gunshot wounds.
• 1 body bag had an injury in a body part that could possibly have caused the death
of the individual due to gunshot and shrapnel wounds.
• 1 body bag had an injury in a body part that could possibly have caused the death
of the individual due to shrapnel wounds.
• 98 body bags had an undetermined cause of death.
• One case, ZJ05B127, had an undetermined cause of death, with a possible peri-
mortem skull fracture.

Post mortem burning of bone was seen in 3 body bags (ZJ05 B183, B334 and B340) in
three tibiae and a calcaneus. In one tibia, the burning extended into the medulla of the
bone (ZJ05 B183). There were apparent post mortem fractures and the burning extended
into the fractures suggesting that the burns occurred after death. The burning on the
clothes in the 27 cases is fairly superficial.

Ligatures
2 ligatures were recovered - 1 around the hands and 1 around the left leg.

Blindfolds
There were no blindfolds recovered in this grave.

Shell Cases
9 shell cases were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms conducted a comparison of
ejector marks on 9 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with other shell
cases collected from mass graves and execution points. 1 shell case that was examined by
the ATF is identical with 2 shell cases located at the Kravica Warehouse. That is that the
same weapon fired the matching shell cases.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

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Bullets
30 complete bullets, 59 jacket and core fragments, and 90 unspecified metal fragments
were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process. There were also 4 shotgun
wounds (birdshot) evident, a shotgun wound of the face (ZJ05 B307), a shotgun wound of
the back (ZJ05 B115) and a shotgun wound of the knees (ZJ05 B115) and knee/ankle
(ZJ05 B106).

Possible Identifications
13 readable identification documents were located during the exhumation and autopsy
process and included 9 identity cards, a drivers licence and Red Cross messages. Further
details are provided in Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
No specific items that relate to religious affiliation were located during the exhumation
and autopsy process.

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15. NOVA KASABA – 1999 (PRIMARY GRAVE)

The graves exhumed during 1999 were approximately 1.5 kilometres from those exhumed
in 1996. As with the 1996 graves, these were predominately identified using aerial
images provided to the ICTY.

There were 4 separate primary, undisturbed graves in this location, three in the rear yard
and in close proximity to a currently occupied house. The fourth grave was in an adjacent
field. The graves were designated as NK04, NK06, NK07 and NK08. The area initially
designated as NK05 was found on examination not to be a grave.

Aerial Images
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate the Nova Kasaba (1999) mass grave
sites was created prior to or on 27 July 1995. There is no evidence of disturbance of the
site after that date.

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Exhumations
The exhumation of the 4 Nova Kasaba (1999) sites was conducted between 18 August
and 6 September 1999 by an ICTY team under the direction of Anthropologist, Jose
Baraybar, who also produced a report (ERN 0091-1861).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted during late 1999 and reports prepared in
relation to the relevant findings by Chief Pathologist, Dr. John Clark (ERN 0090-8183).

57 individuals were located or 55 bodies and 2 body parts. Of the 55 complete bodies
located at the 4 graves, 43 died from multiple gunshot wounds with the cause of death of
12 unascertained. No blindfolds or ligatures were located.

Nova Kasaba 4 was a roughly elongated trench with jagged edges. Its characteristics
were suggestive of having been dug with backhoe. 19 adult males were located within
the grave, 2 of these had average ages of 17 years. 3 individuals showed medical
dressings, one had a bandaged ankle, another a splinted and bandaged left leg and the
third showed a bandage around the broken shaft of the right leg. Also located within the
grave were 2 stretchers or litters made of tree branches and blankets which may have
carried the wounded individuals or some food and clothing which was also located within
the grave.

Nova Kasaba 6 was a shallow grave measuring approximately 1.9 metres at the base by 1
metre at the base and approximately 0.7 metres deep. It had been dug by hand. It
contained the bodies of 2 males, one between 14 and 24 years and the other between 22
and 50 years of age at death. 4 bullets were located under the body of the older individual
and indicate that he may have been shot in the grave.

Nova Kasaba 7 was located in a field to the west of the other 1999 Nova Kasaba sites,
and in front of a destroyed house. This grave was a rectangular trench clearly visible in
aerial images dated 27 July 1995 as being unfilled. The location of 2 large shell cases (30
mm) and the overall construction and position of the trench suggests it was originally a
gun emplacement or similar. The remains of 1 adult male between 31 and 65 years of age
was located in the trench. Near the feet of the individual were a number of bullets and
shell cases.

Nova Kasaba 8 was located a few metres east of Nova Kasaba 4 and a haystack had been
built on top of the grave. The grave was a trench with an access ramp and its
characteristics were suggestive of having been dug with a front-end loader. These
characteristics included “teeth” marks and tyre marks visible on the ramp, as well as the
presence of the ramp. 33 individuals were located within 3 distinct groups, 32 of the
bodies were male with 1 body undetermined. Turf was located under the bodies in
clusters 1 and 2 and is consistent with them being mechanically moved and placed into
the grave, e.g., by the use of a front-end loader. Cluster 1 was composed of 12 adult
males with 4 that were between 13 and 25 years of age at death. Cluster 2 was composed
of adult males with the exception of 2 between the ages of 13 and 22 years of age at
death. Cluster 3 was the last to be placed in the grave and consisted of 4 adult males, 3 of
which were between 15 and 21 years of age at death.

Nova Kasaba 5 was not a gravesite, but was evident in aerial images as an elongated
trench or scraping. It may have been used as a gun or vehicle emplacement. The area
was excavated with no body parts or evidence of a grave located. Five shell cases were
located in this area. Soil and vegetation present mean it may have been the source of
some bodies located in Nova Kasaba 8, that is a possible execution point.

The exhumations provided the following major items of evidence:


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MNI and Individuals
57 individuals were located or 55 bodies and 2 body parts. Dividing this into the relevant
graves which make up the Nova Kasaba 1999 site:

Nova Kasaba 4 (NK04) contained 19 bodies and 1 body part.


Nova Kasaba 6 (NK06) contained 2 bodies.
Nova Kasaba 7 (NK07) contained 1 body.
Nova Kasaba 8 (NK08) contained 33 bodies and 1 body part.

Cause of Death
Of the 55 complete bodies located at the 4 graves, 43 died from multiple gunshot wounds
and the cause of death of 12 was unascertained.

• In the Nova Kasaba 4 grave, 11 individuals died of gunshot wounds with 8


unascertained. Some individuals had been shot with shot gun pellets. The
majority of the bodies had their arms and legs extended suggesting that they had
been manually thrown into the grave.

• In the Nova Kasaba 6 grave, 1 individual died of gunshot wounds to the head and
may have been shot in the grave. The other individuals’ cause of death was
undetermined.

• In the Nova Kasaba 7 grave, the single individual died from a gunshot wound to
the head.

• In the Nova Kasaba 8 grave, 30 individuals died of gunshot wounds with the
remaining 3 undetermined.

Sex
Nova Kasaba 4 contained the bodies of 19 males.
Nova Kasaba 6 contained the bodies of 2 males.
Nova Kasaba 7 contained the bodies of 1 male.
Nova Kasaba 8 contained the bodies of 32 males, with the sex of the remaining
individual undetermined.

Age
The age of the individuals located in these graves ranged from a possible 13 to 85 years
of age with the majority over the age of 25 years.

Ligatures
No ligatures were located in any of the graves.

Blindfolds
No blindfolds were located in any of the graves.

Shell Cases
53 shell cases were located during the exhumation and autopsy process in the separate
grave areas:

NK04 - 1 shell case

NK05 - 5 shell cases (not a gravesite)

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NK06 - 16 shell cases

NK07 - 5 shells cases. In the fill below the body were two 30 mm shell casings

NK08 - 24 shell cases.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) conducted a
comparison of ejector marks on 48 of these shell cases to determine possible matches
with other shell cases collected from mass graves and execution points. No shell cases
collected were matched, however, examinations are still continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
NK04 - 62 live rounds were located in the grave along with a “speed loading” magazine.
2 other fired bullets and 5 bullet fragments were recovered during the exhumation and
autopsy process.

NK05 - 5 shell cases, a mortar fragment and part of a “speed loader” suitable for an AK –
47 were located in this area.

NK06 - 7 fired bullets were recovered from the exhumation and autopsy process.

NK07 - 2 fired bullets, a bullet jacket fragment and a magazine suitable for an AK – 47
were located in the grave.

NK08 - 45 bullets, 24 bullet and jacket fragments and several shotgun pellets were
located during the exhumation and autopsy process.

Identification
11 readable identity documents were located during the exhumation and autopsy process
and included 9 identity cards, 1 soldier’s identity card and a passport. Further details of
these items are included in Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
Prayer beads and a religious locket were located during the exhumation and autopsy
process and further details are provided in Annex C.

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16. KONJEVI] POLJE 1 – (PRIMARY GRAVE)

The primary and undisturbed grave of Konjevi} Polje 1 was primarily identified by aerial
images provided to the ICTY. The grave was located in a field off the Konjevi} Polje to
Nova Kasaba Road. It was a shallow grave with an access ramp and characteristics
suggesting it had been dug with a front-end loader.

Aerial Images
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate the Konjevi} Polje 1 mass gravesite
was created prior to or on 27 July 1995. There is no evidence of disturbance of the site
after that date.

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Exhumations
The exhumation of the Konjevi} Polje 1 site was conducted between 7 and 9 September
1999 by an ICTY team under the direction of Anthropologist, Jose Baraybar, who also
produced a report (ERN 0091-1861).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted during late 1999 and reports prepared in
relation to the relevant findings by Chief Pathologist, Dr. John Clark (ERN 0090-8183).

The bodies of 9 individuals were located in 2 clusters within the grave. 8 of the bodies
were male, 7 between the ages of 25 and 65 years of age at death. The remains of a
female between the age of 16 and 30 were also found. 7 individuals died from multiple
gun shot wounds, 1 from probable gun shot wounds. The cause of death of the female
was undetermined, however, she had been shot twice in the left leg, once in the hip and
once below the knee, the bullets at both sites shattering the bone and leaving small
fragments behind. Located within the grave was a stretcher or litter made from tree
branches and a blanket, as well as a bag of clothes which appeared to be someone’s
luggage. An amount of white powder, possibly lime, was located within the grave.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


9 individuals were located in this grave.

Sex
8 males and 1 female. This was the only female positively identified in all the graves
exhumed.

Cause of Death
7 individuals died from multiple gun shot wounds and 1 individual died from probable
gun shot wounds. The cause of death of the female was undetermined, however, she had
been shot twice in the left leg, once in the hip and once below the knee, the bullets at both
sites shattering the bone and leaving small fragments behind.

Age
25 years to 65 years =7
16 years to 23 years =1
The female was between the age of 16 and 30 years of age.

Ligatures
No ligatures were located in this grave.

Blindfolds
No blindfolds were located in this grave.

Shell Cases
1 shell case was located during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) conducted a
comparison of ejector marks on this shell case to determine possible matches with other
shell cases collected from mass graves and execution points. This examination is not yet
complete.

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It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
5 bullets, 6 bullet or metal fragments and 1 live bullet were located during the exhumation
and autopsy process.

Identification
3 readable identification documents were located during the exhumation and autopsy
process, which included a Slovenian workers union card, a bank card and a Dutchbat
Laundry ID Card # 15 which included a photograph of a female. Further details of these
items are provided at Annex C.

Religious Affiliation
No items of a specific religious affiliation were located.

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17. KONJEVI] POLJE 2 – (PRIMARY GRAVE)

The primary undisturbed grave of Konjevi} Polje 2 was primarily identified by aerial
images provided to the ICTY. The grave was located in a field off the Konjevi} Polje to
Bratunac Road. Two graves were identified containing one and two individuals
respectively. Both graves were shallow and appeared to have been dug by hand.

Aerial Images
Aerial images made available to the ICTY indicate the Konjevi} Polje 2 gravesite was
created prior to or on 27 July 1995. There is no evidence of disturbance of the site after
that date.

There is no aerial image currently available for this grave.

Exhumations
The exhumation of the Konjevi} Polje 2 site was conducted on 10 September 1999 by an
ICTY team under the direction of Anthropologist, Jose Baraybar, who also produced a
report (ERN 0091-1861).

Autopsies of the human remains were conducted during late 1999 and reports prepared in
relation to the relevant findings by Chief Pathologist, Dr. John Clark (ERN 0090-8183).

Grave 1 contained the body of an adult male between 31 and 71 years of age at death.
The body was found lying on the grave floor, but on a pedestal of turf, branches and some
flowers. The latter suggests that the body was scooped mechanically from a different
location and placed in the grave. The individual died of gunshot wounds to the trunk.
The characteristics of the grave suggested it had been dug by hand. In the fill of the
grave, 2 PAP rifle shell casings were found.

Grave 2 contained the bodies of 2 young males between 15 and 21 years of age at death.
Bullets were located under the bodies matching the location of injuries, which is
consistent with the individuals being shot whilst in the grave. The cause of death of both
was multiple gunshot wounds.

The exhumation provided the following major items of evidence:

MNI and Individuals


3 individuals were located in the 2 graves.

Sex
All 3 bodies were male.

Cause of Death
The individual in grave 1 died of gunshot wounds to the trunk. The 2 individuals in grave
2 died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Age
The individual in grave 1 was between 31 and 71 years of age at death. The 2 individuals
in grave 2 were between the ages of 15 and 21 years of age at death.

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Ligatures
No ligatures were located.

Blindfolds
No blindfolds were located.

Shell Cases
2 shell cases were recovered during the exhumation and autopsy process.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) conducted a
comparison of ejector marks on 2 of these shell cases to determine possible matches with
other shell cases collected from mass graves and execution points. No shell cases
collected were matched, however, examinations are still continuing.

It should be noted that not all shell cases present were collected.

Bullets
6 bullets and 2 bullet fragments were located during the exhumation and autopsy process.

Identification
The remains of an identification card were located, but the details were unreadable.

Religious Affiliation
No items of a specific religious affiliation were located.

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ANNEX B.

SREBRENICA INVESTIGATION - SUMMARY OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE.

POSITIVE IDENTIFICATIONS.

The following table lists individuals identified as missing from Srebrenica and located by
ICTY in the indicated mass graves. These identifications are based on anti and post mortem
data collected by PHR and ICRC combined with positive identification of personal belongings
and clothing by family members of the missing. Bosnian authorities have issued death
certificates for the individuals based on these identifications.

CERSKA .
Abbreviation: CSK
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: None

Case Identity of Body ICRC/PHR Srebrenica Missing List

CSK – 12 KARI] (Idriz) Saban BAZ-903596, KONJEVIC POLJE


CSK – 60 SPIODI] (Kemal) Samir BAZ-902013, BURNICE
CSK – 65 MEMI[EVI] (Alija) Mehmed BAZ-900629, BURNICE
CSK – 69 NUKI] (Ramo) Hasib BAZ-910699, FOREST ([UMA)
CSK – 73 KADRI] (Adem) Adil BAZ-912502, FOREST
CSK - 82 MUMINOVI] (Bekto) Medo BAZ-913006, KONJEVI] POLJE
CSK – 138 MEHI] (Muharem) Beriz BAZ-910946, KAMENICA
CSK - 142 MUMINOVI] (Aljo) Osmo BAZ-964981, FOREST
CSK – 144 NUKI] (Omer) Arif BAZ-910797, KRAVICA

BRANJEVO FARM .
Abbreviation: PLC
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: ^an~ari Road 12

Case Identity of Body ICRC/PHR Srebrenica Missing List

PLC – 04 SINANOVI] (Safet) Sead BAZ-902370, JADAR


PLC – 11 SELIMOVI] (Sabrija) Elizebet BAZ-905958, BRATUNAC
PLC – 13 MEHI] (Mehmed) Edhem BAZ-966527, KAMENICA
PLC – 16 EFENDI] (Mustafa) Nezir PHR-000566, POTO^ARI
PLC – 18 SPIODI] (Salko) Hasan BAZ-917120, @EPA,
PLC – 32 DURAKOVI] (Meho) Salih BAZ-912685, POTO^ARI
PLC – 33 SMAJLOVI] (Bekto) Mujo BAZ-914086, KAMENICA
PLC – 35 AHMETOVI] ([e}o) Ramadan BAZ-900755, NEPOZNATO
PLC – 53 MALI] (Fazlija) Teufik BAZ-902079, KALDURMICA
PLC – 67 BEGI] (Be}ir) D`emal BAZ-901696, POTO^ARI
PLC – 69 VILI] (Ibrahim) Nazif BAZ-102829, POTO^ARI
PLC – 72 HMJI] (Mumin) Reuf PODRINJE IDENTIFICATION PROJECT
PLC – 92 OSMANOVI] (Mujo) Osman BAZ-904572, NEPOZNATO
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ORAHOVAC (LAZETE 2) .
Abbreviation: LZ2
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: Hod`i}i Road 3, 4 and 5.

Identification.

Case Identity of Body ICRC/PHR Srebrenica Missing List

LZ2-007 Avdi} (Osman) Selmo BAZ-914343, POTO^ARI


LZ2-010 \ogaz (Suljo) Sulejman BAZ-912703, POTO^ARI
LZ2-102 Huseinovi} (Aljo) Alija BAZ-905886, POTO^ARI
LZ2-106 Bekri} (Jusuf) Suvad BAZ-901075, POTO^ARI
LZ2-031 Ali} (Meho) Hakija BAZ-910616, POTO^ARI
LZ2-037 Mustafi} (Ismet) Esad BAZ-905659, POTO^ARI
LZ2-043 Me{anovi} (Juso) Barjo BAZ-911301, POTO^ARI
LZ2-046 Smaji} (Meho) Alija BAZ-906026, POTO^ARI
LZ2-052 Bo{njakovi} (Mehmed) Meho BAZ-901750, POTO^ARI
LZ2-053 Ahmetovi} (Muharem) Ramiz BAZ-905432, POTO^ARI
LZ2-063 Hidi} (Husein) Suljeman PODRINJE IDENTIFICATION PROJECT
LZ2-067 Hodzi} (Salih) Suljeman BAZ-913006, POTO^ARI
LZ2-068 Mehmedovi} (Sevko) Huso BAZ-904605, POTO^ARI
LZ2-072 Mehmedovi} (Meho) Saban BAZ-105069, POTO^ARI
LZ2-074 Ali} (Alija) Hedib BAZ-905659, POTO^ARI
LZ2-076 Deli} (Nezir) Camil BAZ-915200, POTO^ARI
LZ2-084 Husejnovi} (Zaim) Ramo BAZ-965208, POTO^ARI
LZ2-086 Rami} (Ibrahim) Saban BAZ-901462, POTO^ARI
LZ2-098 Ridi} (Jahija) Zajko BAZ-105000, KRAVICA
LZ2-B25 Rami} (Hamed) Ramo BAZ-900617, KARAKAJ
LZ2-B31 Salihovi} (Ibrahim) Mirsad BAZ-103098, NOVA KASABA

NOVA KASABA (1996) .


Abbreviation: NKS
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: None

Identification.

Case Identity of Body ICRC/PHR Srebrenica Missing List

NK03 - 4 Husi} (Ramo) Fadil BAZ-901846, KONJEVI] POLJE

^AN^ARI ROAD 12 .
Abbreviation: CR12
Type: Secondary
Related Secondary: Branjevo Military Farm (Pilica)

Identification.

Case Identity of Body ICRC/PHR Srebrenica Missing List

CR12 B 163 Muminovi} (Salko) Saban BAZ-105066, CERSKA


ANNEX C.

SREBRENICA INVESTIGATION - SUMMARY OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE.

POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION ITEMS.

Tables of Identifications items and Religious artefacts located during the exhumation or
autopsy examination of the following graves which are presented in order or exhumation
and/or related primary to secondary graves:

The highlighted entries indicate names located in part or whole in the ICRC/PHR list of
missing from Srebrenica.

CERSKA.
Abbreviation: CSK
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: None

Identification Items:

Case Description Name

CSK – 12 Medical referral Saban Karic


CSK – 24 Official document Senahid Enlijic
CSK – 34 Tobacco tin “Sawir Jusuf”
CSK – 65 Identification card Mehmed Memisevic
CSK – 65 Identification card Aijisa Memisevic
CSK – 69 Identification card Vukic Hasib
CSK – 73 Letter Ejub Dedic (sender)
CSK – 73 Official document Adil Kadric
CSK – 73 Official document Suljo Hasanovic
CSK – 82 Identification card Mudo Meminovic
CSK – 128 Identification card Mehic Beri(z)
CSK – 128 Letter Mehic Beri(z) and Ibrahim Ibrahimovic (sender)
CSK – 128 Receipt Mehic (Beriz)
CSK – 138 Refuge card Mehic Beri(z)
CSK – 138 Refuge card Muradif Muharm
CSK – 142 Drivers license Osmo Muminovic
CSK – 144 ID card Arif Nukic
CSK – 154 Official court document Hajro Sinanovic
CSK – 154 Official court document Izet Sinanovic

Religious Items.

Case Description

CSK – 25 official papers – Islamic Community of Sarajevo, numbered 49849.


CSK – 40 wooden prayer beads.
CSK – 60 cloth pouch with red plastic Koran holder and prayer on separate paper.
CSK – 73 wooden prayer beads.
CSK – 119 talisman, small leather pouch sewn on sides with green thread.
CSK – 126 miniature Koran in plastic wrap.
CSK – 128 prayer muska typed and signed “Saban Smajic”, Tokoljaci.
CSK – 142 wooden prayer beads.
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NOVA KASABA (1996) .


Abbreviation: NKS
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: None

Identification Items.

Case Description Name

NKS 3 – 4 – 9 ICRC Message Husic Sabrinya


NKS 3 – 4 – 9 ICRC Message Husic Fadil (sender)
NKS 3 – 5 - 1A Military paper Omerovic Hazim
NKS 3 – 5 - 1B Birth card Omerovic Hazim
NKS 2 – 6 – 15 Black leather pouch with red lighter "Mehd 25.1.86."
NKS 2 – 15 – 2 Tobacco tin with engraving “Kasim”

Religious Items.

Case Description

NKS 2 –15 Green coloured pouch on a cord with Arabic prayer - located around neck
NKS 2 – 19 Grey leather pouch on a cord containing a prayer in Arabic
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BRANJEVO MILITARY FARM .


Abbreviation: PLC
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: ^an~ari Road 12

Case Description Name DOB

PLC-010 Bank card KAORJA PERMANOVIC


PLC-011 Official ID card ELIZABET SELIMOVIC 03 Jan 1962
PLC-011 Driver's license ELIZABET SELIMOVIC
PLC-011 Membership card ELIZABET SELIMOVIC
PLC-013 Driver's license MEHIC EDHEM 16 Jun 1950
PLC-018 Driver's license SPIODIC HASAN 04 May 1971
PLC-019 Official ID card HIMZO (HASAN) OMEROVIC 19 Nov 1946
PLC-019 Medical card HIMZO OMEROVIC 19 Nov 1946
PLC-032 Official ID SALIM DURAKOVIE 13 Nov 1940
PLC-032 Official ID SALIM DURAKOVIE 13 Nov 1940
PLC-032 Swedish government official papers SALIM DURAKOVIE
PLC-032 Official paper SALIM DURAKOVIE
PLC-033 Official ID card MUJO (BEKTO) SMAILOVIC 7 Aug 1959
PLC-037 Medical papers JUSO (MUSTAFA) DAUTOVIC 1937
PLC-053 Official ID card TEUFIK (FAZILJA) MALIC 07 May 1954
PLC-067 Drivers license DZEMAL BEGIC
PLC-067 Military physician's opinion DZEMEAL BEGIC
PLC-069 Medical papers NAZIF VILIC
PLC-069 Red Cross message NAZIF VILIC-sender
NASKO VILIC-recipient
PLC-069 Red Cross message NAZIFA SALIHOVIC-sender
NAZIF VILIC-recipient
PLC-072 Paper HRNJIC HUSEIN
PLC-092 Medical card OSMAN (MUJO) OSMANOVIC
PLC-092 Piece of paper, about retirement OSMAN OSMANOVIC
PLC-105 Pistol permit MEHOOSHANOVIC 23 May 1929
PLC-105 Official ID book MEHOOSHANOVIC 23 May 1929
PLC-105 Official ID book MEHOOSHANOVIC 23 May 1929
PLC-121 Official ID card HASIB IBISEVIC 27 Feb 1964
PLC-074BP Government ID #BH03535679 RAMO IBRAHIMOVIC, SALKO 26 Feb 1933

Case Description

PLC-016 prosthesis: left leg below knee, upper thigh binding, plastic tape with "Unis", "Ferris",
Srebrenicia, Yugoslavia"
PLC –60 tobacco box, aluminum, handmade, engraved "Senad"
PLC-114 Tobacco tin engraved “REMZYA”

Religious Items.

Case Description

PLC – 15 Hamajija a small piece or verse from the Koran


PLC – 24 Prayer Muska pouch on a purple cord containing a prayer in Arabic
PLC – 66 Prayer beads with a lime coloured tassel
PLC – 79 Prayer book
PLC – 105 Prayer paper with Koranic verse
PLC – 105 Koran green, in plastic case
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 4/17

^AN^ARI ROAD 12 .
Abbreviation: CR12
Type: Secondary
Related Primary: Branjevo Military Farm

Identification Items.

Case Description Name DOB

CR12 B021 Passport, BH05014871 Ibrahim Vejzovic 19/02/1928


CR12 B060 Passport, BH02725830 Salko Ramic 12/02/1932
CR12 B071 Passport, BH04475544 Muradif Selimovic 20/12/1927
CR12 B079 Passport, BH04475544 Muradif Selimovic 20/12/1927
CR12 B136 Passport, BH03866865 Mujo Avdic 14/01/1971
CR12 B149 ID card Salko Alic
CR12 B163 Book Saban Muminovic
CR12 B177 Passport, BH07378895 Ibrahimovic 25/06/1941
CR12 B183 Passport, BH03734619 Ramo Selimovic /05/1938
CR12 B196 Passport, BH05014912 Rasim Muminovic 29/06/1934
CR12 B236 Passport, BH03332143 Osman Jasarevic 29/09/1936
CR12 B275 Passport, BH03367043 Memis Suljic 6/10/1939
CR12 B282 Passport, BH03978052 Omer Mujcic 23/3/1970
CR12 B303 Passport, BH02564366 Ahmo Mehmedovic 05/04/1950
CR12 A085 Passport, BH03332472 Omer Smajlovic 8/09/1961

Case Description

CR12 B041 list of candidates for an election in Srebrenica in 1978.


CR12 B121 Tattoo “JUGO” on L forearm.
CR12 B 125.2 (A 060) Watch “Hadzic,S –Gramal- 1967-1977”
CR12 B 129.6 (A 059) Cigarette tin “Srebrenica O.Meho 24.2.1994”
CR12 B 144.2 (A 065) Piece of Dutch newspaper
CR12 B 163.5A(A 072) Cigarette case “Sabah”
CR12 B165 Red Cross message from Srebrenica.
CR12 B 177.8G Videotheque membership card
CR12 B 178.6 (A 077) Tobacco tin “Ma men”
CR12 B 236.5 Ballpoint pen “UP GRAD Srebrenica”
CR12 B 238.5 Dutch newspaper, dated April 1995
CR12 B300 Tin “Semsudin HASANOVIC”
CR12 B 300.1 Tobacco tin “Hasanovic, Semsudin”

Religious Items.

Case Description

CR12 B 170.2 Necklace with small Koran


CR12 B 089 Letter of Koran verses
CR12 B 015.1b (A 018) Pieces of paper from Koran
CR12 B 132.2 Heart shaped pouch on length of string with Koran
CR12 B 061.5 (A 031A) Koran
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 5/17

ORAHOVAC (LAZETE 2) .
Abbreviation: LZ2
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: Hod`i~i Road 3, 4 and 5.

Identification Items.

Case Description Name

LZ2-003 ID card Ibrahamin Nehredovic


LZ2-005 Id card Habib Rahimic
LZ2-007 Military document Advic Selmo
LZ2-007 Court document Smajlovic Dahmo
LZ2-010 Military card Sulejman Dogaz
LZ2-023 ICRC message Razija Ibrahimovic (sender)
LZ2-023 ICRC message Junuz Numanovic
LZ2-025 Id card Fejzic Zilha
LZ2-025 Id card Fejzic Smajl
LZ2-025 Id card Halilovic Asim
LZ2-025 Summary Fejzic (Alija) Zilha
LZ2-025 Id card Feljic Smajl
LZ2-025 Medical card Smajl Fejzic
LZ2-031 ICRC message Alic Hakija
LZ2-031 Id card Hakija Alic
LZ2-037 Id card Mustafic Esad
LZ2-039 Id card Abid Mehmedovic
LZ2-043 Id card (civil defence) Mesanovic Bajro
LZ2-045 Seaman’s log book Meho Bosnjakovic
LZ2-046 Refugee card Alma Smajic
LZ2-052 ID Cards Meho Bosnjakovic
LZ2-053 ID card Ramiz Ahmetovic
LZ2-056 Id card Ukanovic Mevko
LZ2-056 Id card Okanovic
LZ2-063 Medical papers Suljo Hidic
LZ2-063 Id card Suljeman Hidic
LZ2-067 Bank cards Adis Omic
LZ2-067 Bank cards Suljeman Hodzic
LZ2-068 Id card Huso Mehmedovic
LZ2-072 Id card Sabin Mehmedovic
LZ2-074 Official paper Nedzib Alic
LZ2-074 Driver’s licence Nedib Alic
LZ2-076 Id card Chamil Delic
LZ2-078 Electricity bill Krlic Munib
LZ2-078 ICRC message Sanela Brkic (sender)
LZ2-078 ICRC message Osman/Dino Selimovic
LZ2-078 ICRC message Musan Hasanovic (sender)
LZ2-078 ICRC message Nezir Hasanovic
LZ2-078 Official document Ramic Saban
LZ2-078 Id card Muharem Orlovic
LZ2-078 Bill Gojko Todorovic
LZ2-078 Youth league membership Fuad Betic
LZ2-078 Medical card Mirsad Mehanovic
LZ2-078 Written contract Rizvo Mujic & Radivoje Ilic
LZ2-078 Communist league card Osman Selimovic
LZ2-078 Retirement card Nuko Muminovic
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 6/17

LZ2-078 Communist league card Mustafa Tursunovic


LZ2-078 Medical card Selman Kadric
LZ2-078 Medical card Biljana Matic
LZ2-078 Bank card Sabit Halilovic
LZ2-078 Medical card Hanija Ahmetovic
LZ2-078 Pupil card Elvis Bektic
LZ2-086 Bank card Ramic Saban
LZ2-098 Id card Zajko Ridic
LZ2-102 Id card Alija Huseinovic
LZ2-106 Id card Redjija Bekric
LZ2-109 Receipt Vojislav Milosevic
LZ2-B25 Teacher’s roll book Ramo Rame
LZ2-B31 Id card Mrsad Salihovic
LZ2-46B Id card Musejin Zukanovic
LZ2 Grave Retirement papers Klempic Huso
LZ2 Grave Medical papers Dahmo Nuhanovic

Religious Items.

Case Description

LZ2a-33 Muska, leather on cord around neck


LZ2a-35 Prayer beads
LZ2a-39 Tespih, beads
LZ2a-47 Prayer beads
LZ2a-65 Zapis, pinned to inside of shirt
LZ2a-67 Prayers request and beads
LZ2a-73 Hamijija
LZ2a-74 Prayer, on a key ring
LZ2a-76 Koran, in white plastic case
LZ2a-78 Muska
LZ2a-B03 Muska
LZ2a-39 Koran, in a tin case
LZ2a-E Koran, wrapped in tape.
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 7/17

HODZICI ROAD 3 .
Abbreviation: HZ03
Type: Secondary
Related Primary: Lazete 2

Identification Items.

Body No. Description Name

HZ03 BS003 Passport BH02811023 Abdulah AVDIC


HZ03 BS003 Passport BH02976506 Abdurahman AVDIC
HZ03 B049 Cigarette case "Sase"
HZ03 A035 Watch “za.10god.rada Rudnici SREBRENICA”

Religious Items.

Case Description

HZ03 B011 (A004) Verses from the Koran


Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 8/17

HOD@I]I ROAD 4 .
Abbreviation: HZ04
Type: Secondary
Related Primary: Lazete 2

Identification Items.

Case Description Name DOB

HZ04 B210 ID card Rasim DZANANOVIC 23/4/1953


HZ04 B217 Cigarette tin “Mehemed Mujic Sase”
HZ04 B261 ID card Hasan HASANOVIC 12/8/1930
HZ04 B273 ID card Nazif SULJIC -/-/1932
HZ04 B281 ID card S/Tahin SALIHOVIC 26/7/1944
HZ04 B281 ID card Fadil SALIHOVIC 1/8/1943
HZ04 B290 ID card Adem HASANOVIC 10/8/1944
HZ04 B296 ID card Sead HOTIC 16/9/1939
HZ04 B311 ID card Name not clear

Religious Items.

Case Description

HZ04 B184 Prayer beads, glasses, metal apple broach


HZ04 B273 chain with verses from KORAN
HZ04 B 281.05 Pendent star and moon
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 9/17

HOD@I]I ROAD 5 .
Abbreviation: HZ05
Type: Secondary
Related Primary: Lazete 2

Identification Items.

Body No. Description Name DOB

HZ05 A094 ID card BH0177292 IBRAHIMOVIC 13/8/1929


HZ05 B 115 ID card Feho OTANOVIC 6/3/1934
HZ05 B106 ID card BH03528194 Alija SEHIC 22/3/1931
HZ05 B109 ID card BH04741121 Muniba SALKIC 3/12/1958
HZ05 B109 ID card BH04741120 Sulejman SALKIC 21/5/1958
HZ05 B116 ID card: Mejra OMEROXIC
HZ05 B134 ID card Hasib HALILOVIC 3/6/1929
HZ05 B136 ID card Hasib BORIC 3/6/1929
HZ05 B147 ID Card BH03925907 Jusef BESILIJA 5/7/1920
HZ05 B168 ID card Avdija ZUKANOVIC 6/4/1940
HZ05 B169 ID card Sevket SULEMANOVIC 15/10/1969
HZ05 B169 ID card Uzeir SULEMANOVIC 10/6/1933
HZ05 B174 ID card Meho HUBLIC 19/6/1927
HZ05 B 103.04 Newspaper (Dutch)
HZ05 B 154.07 Newspaper (Dutch)

Religious Items.

Case Description

HZ05 B 131.01 Koran Book


HZ05 B 173.02 Prayer Chain
HZ05 B106.03 Prayer Beads
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 10/17

DAM NEAR PETKOVCI .


Abbreviation: DAM
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: Liplje 2

Identification Items.

Case Description Name

DAM 028 Srebrenica war hospital document Devad Kardasevic.


DAM 068 Tobacco tin “VOLA HAMDIJ DELIC”
DAM 068 Tobacco tin “SREBRENICA 93”
DG 099 Tobacco tin “JHAJRUDIN”
DG 099 Tobacco tin “BEKTIC BEKIR”
DG 099 Tobacco tin “SADET”
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 11/17

LIPLJE 2 .
Abbreviation: LP02
Type: Secondary
Related Primary: Dam, near Petkovci

Identification Items.

Case Description Name DOB

LP02 A009 ID card Salih ADEMOVIC 5/5/1970


LP02 A012 Cigarette tin “Elmira Demal HAJRAI”
LP02 A023 Paper in wallet Nusret SALKIC 1952
LP02 A028 ID card, BH03987237 Suljeman OMEROVIC 2/3/1966
LP02 B016.1 Cigarette tin “DahmoRAHIMIC”
LP02 B185 Cigarette tin “Sead MEHMEDOVI”
LP02 B702 ID card Sefik HUSIC 25/9/1965
LP02 B524 Dutch newspaper paper

Religious Items.

Case Description

LP02 A085 Prayer Pouch


Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 12/17

KOZLUK (KK) .
Abbreviation: KK
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: ^an~ari Road 3

Identification Items.

Case Description Located DOB

KK03 116 Identification card MUHAMED IBRAHIMOVIC


KK03 454 Identification card BEGO.OMEROVIC.HAMID 18.02.1929
KK03 725 Identification card HAMID KALIC. 05.06.1927
KK03 866 Identification card BAJRO OMEROVIC
KK03 980 Identification card MUSTAFA HASANOVIC

Religious Items.

Case Description

KK02 7 Prayer beads


KK03 327 Prayer beads
KK03 417 Prayer beads
KK03 426 String of black prayer beads
KK03 488 String with yellow beads
KK03 493 Prayer beads
KK03 493 Prayer beads
KK03 611 Religious pouch containing handwritten scriptures of the koran
KK03 613 Prayer beads
KK03 623 Prayer book, 2x religious scripts in brown bag. Bag discarded
KK03 724 String of green prayer beads
KK03 817 Religious pendant and neck chain
KK03 981 Gold locket with Koran
KK03 985 Prayer beads
KK03 990 Religious artifact
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 13/17

^AN^ARI ROAD 3 .
Abbreviation: CR03
Type: Secondary
Related Primary: Kozluk

Identification Items.

Case Description Name DOB B

CR03 B378 Gun. Licence Salko KULJANCIC 7.9.1933


CR03 B380 Ration card Adem HODZIC
CR03 B380 Ration card Serif CAKSIC
CR03 B401 Book & papers Bahta SMAJIC
CR03 B420 Red Cross letters Eniz SKELEDJIC
CR03 B422 Red Cross letter Verzo HRVACIC 20.3.1963
CR03 B479 Pathology report Stanko DANILOVIC
CR03 B485 Medical letter Zuhdiji IKANOVIC
CR03 B553 Documents Husein MEHMEDOVIC
CR03 B594 Pathology report Idriz CIVIC
CR03 B627 BH passport, BH 01762133 Adem SEJMENOVIC 15/4/1924
CR03 B628 Red Cross letters Saban SIQUOVIC
CR03 B647 Pathology report O***an SULJIC
CR03 A161 ID card, BH05214515 Becir KASL**OVIC 15/3/1935
CR03 B349 Cigarette tin engraved “M SABAN”
CR03 B684.7 Cigarette tin engraved “OMER RAKOVAC”
CR03 B357.1 Pieces of Dutch Newspaper
CR03 B450.3 Dutch Newspaper, 13 Feb 1995
CR03 B553.2 Dutch newspaper, 21 April 1995

Religious Items.

Case Description

CR03 B 458.2 Paper with Arabic text


CR03 B 563.1 Prayer chain
CR03 B 627.2 Prayer chain
CR03 A195 Prayer chain
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 14/17

GLOGOVA 2 .
Abbreviation: GL02
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: Zeleni Jadar 5

Identification Items.

Case Description Name DOB

GL02 119B Identity card Sacir RIZVANOVI] 02.01.1954


GL02 068A Seasonal ticket Se~i} ORHAN
GL02 040BP Bank card Fikret VEJZOVI] 15.01.1966
GL05 147B Identity card Sakib MUJI] 12.01.1965
GL05 140B Identity card Meho HANI] 22.04.1972
GL05 126B Identity card Omer LOLI] 08.08.1970
GL05 092B Red Cross message Hariz TABAKOVIC 26.10.1977
GL05 008B Passport Mirsad SKELEDZIC

Religious Items.

Case Description

GL05 019B Prayer beads


Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 15/17

ZELENI JADAR 5 .
Abbreviation: ZJ05
Type: Secondary
Related Primary: Glogova 2

Identification Items.

Case Description Name DOB

ZJ05 B022 ID card, BH04128085 SALIHOVIC Avdo 10/2/1949


ZJ05 B044 ID card, BH05345302 MUMINOVIC Muhamed 30/1/1975
ZJ05 B111 ID card, BH05214566 MESANOVIC Ulfo /3/1944
ZJ05 B139 ID card, BH04642499 SALKIC Husein 10/11/1954
ZJ05 B165 Drivers Licence BH05213460 SINANOVIC Muriz 30/11/1963
ZJ05 B268 ID card LENJINAC Hasim
ZJ05 B314 A063 ID card, BH05169259 MEHIC Ibrahim 20/12/1949
ZJ05 B317 A064 Matriculation Certificate HUSEJNOVIC Midhat
ZJ05 B327 ID card BH03304387 ALIC Mujo 4/1/1968
ZJ05 A014 Drivers Licence AHMETOVIC Sahin
ZJ05 A026 Red Cross letter KREMIC Mujo
ZJ05 A035 ID card ALISPAHIC Hamdija 1947
ZJ05 A047 ID card GURDIC Mesud
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 16/17

NOVA KASABA (1999) .


Abbreviation: NK
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: None

Identification Items.

Case Description Name DOB

NK04 - 2 Health insurance card. FIKRET DZANIC. 24.07.??


NK04 - 3 ID Card, employee's rights card ZIJO MUJIC 21.07.1968
NK04 -12 ID card health insurance card MUSTAIC, ASIM. 24.10.1965
NK04 - 13 ID card/health insurance cards. OSMANOVIC SABIT
NK04 – 17 ID document and wallet: AHMIC RIFET 07.06.1949
NK04 – 18 ID drivers licence. MUSTAFIC ASIM 24.10.1965
NK04 – 21 Id Passport MURATEVIC DJEMAL 05.08.1952
NK04 – 22 ID card and wallet HODZIC SABAHUNDIN 17.01.1972
NK04 – 25 Soldiers ID card AJSIC RIFET
NK04 - 28 ID card. HADZIC RIFET 01.12.1962
NK08 - 52 ID card/army ID card RASIM BEKERIC

Religious Items.

Case Description

NK04 – 6 Cloth bag containing string of Prayer beads


NK04 – 35 String of green Prayer beads
NK08 – 51 Prayer beads
NK08 – 51 Chain with religious locket
NK08 – 71 Cigarette lighter plus Prayer beads
Srebrenica Investigation Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex C. Page 17/17

KONJEVI] POLJE 1 .
Abbreviation: KP01
Type: Primary
Related Secondary: None

Identification Items.

Case Description Name

KP01 – 11 Slovenian workers union card SELMOVIC RAMR


KP01 – 12 Bank card SELINOVIC RAMIZ
KP01 – 17 DUTCHBAT Laundry ID Card # 15 MUMINOVIC
(including a photograph of a female)
ANNEX D.

SREBRENICA INVESTIGATION - SUMMARY OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE.

LIGATURES AND BLINDFOLDS.

CERSKA (CSK) - LIGATURES (48)

24 ligatures were found on the wrists or arms.


22 were otherwise closely associated with bodies.
2 were found “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Located

F066-6505 CSK-6 Ligature, one pair wire cuffs (1 of 2) On each wrist


F066-6506 CSK-6 Ligature, one pair wire cuffs (1 of 2) On each wrist
F066-6507 CSK-9 Ligature, wire cuff (1 of 2) Left wrist (1 photo)
F066-6507 CSK-9 Ligature, wire cuff (1 of 2) Right wrist
F066-6507 CSK-10 Ligature, wire cuff Right wrist
F066-6427 CSK-11 Ligature, wire cuff Arms
F094-7246 CSK-18 Ligature, wire loop (black coating) Near waist
F066-6513 CSK-19 Ligature, wire cuff Body bag
F066-6427 CSK-20 Ligature, wire cuff Left wrist
F066-6512 CSK-22 Ligature, wire cuff (1 of 2) Left wrist
F066-6513 CSK-22 Ligature, wire cuff (1 of 2) Right wrist
F066-6428 CSK-23 Ligature, wire cuff Hand bone
F066-6537 CSK-31 Ligature, wire fragment Body bag
F066-6534 CSK-37 Ligature, wire cuff plus wire In body bag
F066-6534 CSK-39 Ligature, wire cuff Hand bone
F066-6546 CSK-40 Ligature, one piece of wire Clothing
F066-6528 CSK-48 Ligature, multiple wire cuffs Under body
F066-6429 CSK-51 Ligature, wire cuff Right wrist
F066-6547 CSK-54 Ligature, wire cuffs On body
F066-6547 CSK-57 Ligature, wire ligature Near neck
F094-7246 CSK-59 Ligature, wire cuff Below body
F066-6527 CSK-61 Ligature, wire cuff Body
F066-6521 CSK-63 Ligature, wire cuff Forearm of right sleeve
F066-6541 CSK-67 Ligature, wire cuffs Body bag
F066-6430 CSK-70 Ligature, wire cuff (1 of 2) Around wrist
F066-6537 CSK-70 Ligature, wire cuff (1 of 2) Body bag
F066-6535 CSK-72 Ligature, broken wire cuffs Body bag
F066-6522 CSK-74 Ligature, wire cuffs With body
F066-6535 CSK-75 Ligature, wire Body bag
F066-6567 CSK-82 Ligature, wire cuffs Lying near waist
F066-6570 CSK-82 Ligature, 2 parts wire cuff (1 of 2) Clothing & Body bag
F066-6430 CSK-85 Ligature, wire cuff (1 of 2) Hand bone
F066-6576 CSK-94 Ligature, two wire cuffs Body bag
F066-6557 CSK-95 Ligature, wire cuff (1 of 2) Sleeve
F066-6559 CSK-95 Ligature, one piece of wire (1 of 2) Body bag
F066-6431 CSK-96 Ligature, wire ligature Body bag
F066-6431 CSK-108 Ligature, wire cuffs Wrist
Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex D. Page 2/27

F066-6566 CSK-113 Ligature, wire cuffs Left wrist


F066-6559 CSK-115 Ligature, one piece of wire Across skull
F066-6431 CSK-118 Ligature, two wire cuffs Hand bone
F066-6573 CSK-126 Ligature, wire cuff Left wrist
F066-6557 CSK-129 Ligature, wire cuff Hand bone
F066-6432 CSK-132 Ligature, wire cuff Left wrist
F066-6563 CSK-147 Ligature, wire cuff Wrist
F066-6576 CSK-150 Ligature, wire Under body
F066-6433 CSK-153 Ligature, wire cuff Arm
F066-6528 CSK A Ligature, looped wire Grave area
F094-7246 CSK 5-10M Ligature, looped wire Grave area
Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex D. Page 3/27

NOVA KASABA 1996 (NKS) - LIGATURES (27)

22 ligatures were found on the wrists or arms.


5 were otherwise closely associated with bodies.

ERN Case Description Located

F066-6374 NKS 1-1 Ligature (wire) Around wrist


F066-6374 NKS 1-2 Ligature (wire) Wrist
F066-6378 NKS 1-3 Ligature (wire) Wrists
F066-6382 NKS 1-4 Ligature (wire) Body
F066-6381 NKS 1-5 Ligature (wire) Wrists
F066-6370 NKS 1-6 Ligature (rope) Around both wrists
F066-6381 NKS 1-7 Ligature (wire) Left and right wrist
F094-7249 NKS 2-1 Ligature (wire) Body bag
F066-6375 NKS 2-2 Ligature (wire) Located on wrist
F066-6383 NKS 2-4 Ligature (wire) Located on wrist
F066-6375 NKS 2-6 Ligature (wire) Body bag
F066-6371 NKS 2-7 Ligature (wire) Wrist
F066-6371 NKS 2-9 Ligature (wire) Located on wrist
F066-6371 NKS 2-10 Ligature (wire) Around wrist
F066-6371 NKS 2-12 Ligature (wire) Wrist
F066-6371 NKS 2-13 Ligature (wire) Wrists (left and right)
F066-6371 NKS 2-14 Ligature (shoelace) Tied to right and left wrists
F066-6389 NKS 2-15 Ligature (wire) Wrists, right and left
F066-6382 NKS 2-16 Ligature (wire) Body bag
F066-6389 NKS 2-17 Ligature (wire) Left wrist
F066-6373 NKS 2-18 Ligature (wire) Left wrist
F066-6376 NKS 3-1 Ligature (wire) Loose near wrist
F066-6376 NKS 3-2 Ligature (wire) Around both wrists
F066-6376 NKS 3-3 Ligature (wire) Wrists
F066-6376 NKS 3-4 Ligature (wire) Around both wrists
F066-6373 NKS 3-5 Ligature (wire) Around both wrists
F066-6373 NKS 3-6 Ligature (wire) Binding both wrists
Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex D. Page 4/27

ORAHOVAC (LAZETE 2) (LZ2) - LIGATURE (1)

1 ligature was found around the legs.

ERN Case Description Location

F066-6472 LZ2a – 78 Large cloth sack Legs


Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex D. Page 5/27

HOD@I]I ROAD 5 (HZ5) – LIGATURE (1)

1 ligature was found on the hands.

ERN Case Description Location

F066-1874 HZ05 – B091 String Hands


Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex D. Page 6/27

BRANJEVO FARM (PILICA) (PLC) – LIGATURES (83)

76 ligatures were found on the wrists or arms.


7 were otherwise closely associated with bodies.

ERN Case Description Located

F066-6393 PLC-003 Ligature, cloth Wrists


F066-6611 PLC-005 Ligature, white purple/orange/green/yellow Wrists
F066-6612 PLC-008 Ligature, white cloth with stitching Left wrist
F066-6608 PLC-010 Ligature Wrists
F066-6610 PLC-011 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6608 PLC-012 Ligature, twine Wrists
F066-6619 PLC-013 Ligature, (knotted), twine Wrists
F066-6613 PLC-015 Ligature, white cloth (knotted) Wrists
F066-6395 PLC-016 Ligature, rope Wrists
F066-6617 PLC-017 Ligature, rope Wrists
F066-6606 PLC-018 Ligature, white with multiple colours Wrists
F066-6613 PLC-019 Ligature, white cloth (knotted) Wrists
F066-6610 PLC-021 Ligature, with multi-coloured lines Wrists
F066-6607 PLC-023 Ligature, brown twine (knotted) Wrists
F066-6610 PLC-024 Ligature, white cloth with multi-colour lines Wrists
F066-6617 PLC-025 Ligature, white cloth with multi-colour lines Wrists
F066-6604 PLC-026 Ligature, white cloth knotted Wrists
F066-6396 PLC-029 Ligature, white cloth (knotted) Wrists behind back
F066-6396 PLC-031 Ligature, white cloth with embroidered flowers Wrists
F066-6603 PLC-032 Ligature, white/purple/green/yellow Wrists
F066-6396 PLC-036 Ligature brown twine (knotted) Wrist
F066-6613 PLC-037 Ligature, plastic rope Wrists
F066-6612 PLC-039 Ligature, white/purple/yellow/green/orange Wrist
F066-6613 PLC-041 Ligature, white cloth/multi-coloured lines Wrists behind back
F066-6601 PLC-042 Ligature, white with multi-coloured lines Wrist
F066-6602 PLC-043 Ligature, white cloth with multi coloured lines Wrists
F066-6600 PLC-044 Ligature, white cloth Wrist behind back
F066-6600 PLC-045 Ligature, white cloth Wrists
F066-6604 PLC-046 Ligature, white cloth Wrists behind back
F066-6605 PLC-047 Ligature, twine rope, white Wrists behind back
F066-6610 PLC-048 Ligature, cloth Wrists behind back
F066-6603 PLC-049 Ligature, white cloth Body bag
F066-6602 PLC-050 Ligature, (knotted) white stripe Wrist
F066-6604 PLC-051 Ligature, cloth Wrists behind back
F066-6617 PLC-053 ligature, rope Wrists
F066-6608 PLC-055 Ligature, white cloth with purple flowers Wrists
F066-6607 PLC-056 Ligature, medium-dark blue cloth (knotted) Wrists behind back
F066-6610 PLC-058 Cloth binding From body
F066-6397 PLC-060 Ligature Wrist
F066-6611 PLC-062 Ligature Right hand
F066-6610 PLC-064 Ligature, white cloth with multi coloured lines Wrist
F066-6595 PLC-067 Ligature, white cloth with multi coloured lines Wrist
Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
Annex D. Page 7/27

F066-6595 PLC-068 Ligature, plastic rope, white Wrists behind back


F066-6595 PLC-071 Ligature, white cloth with other colours (1 of 2) Wrists behind back
F066-6598 PLC-071 Ligature, white (1 of 2) Wrists behind back
F066-6595 PLC-072 Ligature, white silk-type Wrists behind back
F066-6599 PLC-075 Ligature Wrists
F066-6597 PLC-078 Ligature (knotted), rope Body bag
F066-6596 PLC-079 Ligature, Wrists behind back
F066-6599 PLC-080 Ligature (knotted) Wrists behind back
F066-6599 PLC-081 Ligature (knotted) white broad cloth Wrists behind back
F066-6602 PLC-085 Ligature, twine Wrist to the front
F066-6599 PLC-086 Ligature, twine Wrists behind back
F066-6602 PLC-087 Ligature, twine Wrist
F066-6598 PLC-088 Ligature, cloth Wrist
F066-6594 PLC-089 Ligature Wrist
F066-6588 PLC-092 Ligature, white satin Wrists
F066-6591 PLC-093 Ligature, white satin Wrists behind back
F066-6592 PLC-094 Ligature Wrists
F066-6591 PLC-095 Ligature, white cloth Wrists behind back
F066-6587 PLC-096 Ligature (knotted) Wrists
F066-6590 PLC-097 Ligature, twine Wrist
F066-6591 PLC-099 Ligature Wrists
F066-6591 PLC-100 Ligature, knotted hemp string Wrists
F066-6586 PLC-101 Ligature, twine nylon Wrists
F066-6592 PLC-102 Ligature, cloth Left wrist
F066-6591 PLC-103 Ligature, knotted cloth white Body bag
F066-6590 PLC-104 Ligature, twine Wrists
F066-6591 PLC-109 Ligature, white cloth On the body
F066-6582 PLC-113 Ligature, white cloth Left radius
F066-6586 PLC-115 Ligature, (knotted) Wrist
F066-6582 PLC-116 Ligature, twine nylon Wrists
F066-6583 PLC-121 Ligature, nylon twine (1 of 2) Wrist
F066-6583 PLC-121 Ligature (1 of 2) Body bag
F066-6582 PLC-124 Ligature, white cloth Wrists
F066-6583 PLC-128 Ligature, white satin Wrist
F066-6584 PLC-129 Ligature, cloth Wrists behind back
F066-6595 PLC-130 Ligature, white cloth Wrists
F066-6586 PLC-137 White cloth with/yellow/orange/green (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6587 PLC-137 White satin (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6585 PLC-R91 Ligature Wrist
F066-6584 PLC-R93 Ligature, white cloth Wrist
F066-6586 PLC-R95 Ligature, white cloth Body
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CAN^ARI ROAD 12 (CR12) – LIGATURES (16)

12 ligatures were found on the wrists or arms.


4 were located “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Location

F065-5477 CR12 B005 Ligature coarse white cloth R wrist


F065-5144 CR12 B021 White, embroidered circle & flowers R jacket sleeve
F065-5550 CR12 B076 Coarse white cloth R radius
F065-5846 CR12 B095 A046 Cloth L wrist
F064-5912 CR12 B116 A051 White cloth R wrist
F065-2272 CR12 B121 A068 White cloth R wrist
F065-6647 CR12 B166 White cloth R wrist
F064-6322 CR12 B202 White cloth Both wrists
F065-1753 CR12 B249 White cloth L wrist
F064-6545 CR12 B268 A98 Coarse white cloth L wrist
F065-6284 CR12 B271 White cloth L wrist
F065-0939 CR12 B303 A103 Yellow 3.5mm twine R wrist
F065-6685 CR12 A052 2.9mm white cord Grave
F065-6685 CR12 A064 White cloth In grave
F064-6656 CR12 A102 White cloth In grave
F065-6685 CR12 A107 White cloth with coloured lines In grave
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ZELENI JADAR 5 (ZJ5) – LIGATURES (2)

1 ligature was found on the hands.


1 was found directly associated with a body.

ERN Case Description Location

F066-3482 ZJ05 B 204 Cloth Left leg


F066-4706 ZJ05 B 240 Boot lace Hands
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DAM NEAR PETKOVCI (DAM) - LIGATURES (1)

1 ligature was located “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Located

F065-0243 DG 118 Ligature, nylon rope Grave


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LIPLJE 02 (LP2) – LIGATURES (23)

14 ligatures were found on the wrists or arms.


9 were directly associated with bodies.

ERN Case Description Location

F065-4286 LP02 B147 White twine With body


F066-3140 LP02 B177 White twine Body bag
F066-2808 LP02 B182 White twine On R wrist
F066-3177 LP02 B188 White twine On forearms
F066-3066 LP02 B268 White twine With hands
F065-9602 LP02 B272 White twine With body
F066-3285 LP02 B297 White twine R ulna
F066-1545 LP02 B324 White twine With wrist bones
F066-2956 LP02 B383 White twine Body bag
F065-4603 LP02 B390 White twine With hands (sub-adult)
F065-4749 LP02 B505 White twine With hands
F065-4786 LP02 B535 White twine Around wrists
F066-3396 LP02 B585 White twine With body
F066-1985 LP02 B592 White twine In soft tissue
F065-4895 LP02 B624 White twine With finger bones
F065-4932 LP02 B657 White twine With wrist
F066-2771 LP02 B669 White twine In body bag
F065-4968 LP02 B692 White twine With radius
F066-2740 LP02 B697 White twine In body bag
F065-5043 LP02 B727 White twine With forearms
F065-5080 LP02 B768 White twine With hands
F065-5116 LP02 B802 White twine On R wrist
F065-5116 LP02 B802 White twine On back of body
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KOZLUK (KK) LIGATURES (168)

137 ligatures were found on the wrists or arms.


15 were located directly associated with bodies.
16 were located “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Located

F066-6311 KK02 10 Ligature, nylon Arms


F066-6312 KK02 18 Ligature, nylon Forearms
F066-6312 KK02 A20 Ligature, nylon Grave next to bones
F066-6312 KK02 21 Ligature, nylon Forearms
F066-6695 KK02 27 Ligature nylon Arms
F066-6339 KK02 40 Ligature, cloth With body
F066-6353 KK02 61 Ligature, cloth Hands (1 Photo)
F066-6353 KK02 61 Ligature, cloth Hands
F066-6319 KK02 111 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6317 KK02 113 Ligature, cloth Right wrist
F066-6337 KK02 116 Ligature, cloth Upper limb
F066-6358 KK02 117 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6695 KK03 61 Ligature, nylon With body
F066-6279 KK03 84 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6279 KK03 95 Ligature, nylon Left forearm
F066-6707 KK03 104 Ligature, cloth With body
F066-6332 KK03 119 Ligature, cotton Right forearm
F066-6283 KK03 136 Ligature nylon Forearm
F066-6281 KK03 139 Ligature, cotton Wrists
F066-6281 KK03 A144 Ligature, nylon Grave
F066-6282 KK03 166 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6282 KK03 168 Ligature Wrists
F066-6333 KK03 178 Ligature, cloth Body bag
F066-6339 KK03 179 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6283 KK03 183 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6283 KK03 193 Ligatures, cloth Wrists
F066-6336 KK03 211 Ligature, cloth Left wrist
F066-6284 KK03 221 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6332 KK03 238 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6332 KK03 238 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6341 KK03 244 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6333 KK03 263 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6285 KK03 266 Ligature, cloth Upper limbs
F066-6334 KK03 280 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6334 KK03 307 Ligature, nylon and cloth Hands
F066-6350 KK03 308 Ligature, cloth Hands
F066-6356 KK03 311 Ligature, cloth Wrist
F066-6285 KK03 313 Ligature, cloth Right upper limb
F066-6286 KK03 322 Ligature, cloth Left hand
F066-6355 KK03 327 Ligature, cloth Left arm
F066-6334 KK03 329 Ligature, cloth Wrists
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F066-6286 KK03 332 Ligature, cloth Wrists


F066-6345 KK03 336 Ligature, cloth Right wrists
F066-6287 KK03 353 Ligature, cloth Left arm
F066-6350 KK03 354 Ligature Wrists
F066-6288 KK03 366 Ligature, cloth Hands
F066-6344 KK03 367 Ligature, cloth Left forearm
F066-6288 KK03 378 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6289 KK03 390 Ligature, cloth Upper limbs
F066-6289 KK03 391 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6357 KK03 397 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6338 KK03 399 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6346 KK03 414 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6290 KK03 422 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6290 KK03 A429 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6293 KK03 432 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6291 KK03 437 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6353 KK03 437 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Left hand
F066-6345 KK03 447 Ligature, cloth Body
F066-6344 KK03 448 Ligature, cloth Right arm
F066-6292 KK03 452 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6291 KK03 453 Ligature, cloth Upper limbs
F066-6348 KK03 454 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6292 KK03 455 Ligature, nylon Wrists
F066-6292 KK03 459 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6292 KK03 474 Ligature, cloth Arms
F066-6292 KK03 475 Ligature, cloth Right hand
F066-6687 KK03 486 Ligature, cloth Left arm
F066-6293 KK03 495 Ligature, nylon Wrists
F066-6686 KK03 498 Ligature, cloth Left forearm
F066-6294 KK03 499 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6365 KK03 501 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6678 KK03 507 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6293 KK03 508 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6293 KK03 512 Ligature, cloth, (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6366 KK03 512 Ligature, nylon, (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6294 KK03 521 Ligature, nylon Left forearm
F066-6361 KK03 524 Ligature, cloth Body
F066-6360 KK03 525 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6356 KK03 526 Ligature, cloth Body
F066-6295 KK03 531 Ligature, cloth Left wrist
F066-6295 KK03 538 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6295 KK03 539 Ligature, nylon With body
F066-6684 KK03 544 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6691 KK03 556 Ligature, cloth Wrist
F066-6296 KK03 558 Ligature, nylon Wrists
F066-6296 KK03 561 Ligature Grave
F066-6296 KK03 562 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6366 KK03 570 Ligature, cloth With body
F066-6296 KK03 571 Ligature Hands
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F066-6296 KK03 589 Ligature, nylon Left hand


F066-6297 KK03 A608 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6297 KK03 A612 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6297 KK03 618 Ligature, nylon Right hand
F066-6297 KK03 626 Ligature, Arms
F066-6298 KK03 628 Ligature Arms
F066-6297 KK03 629 Ligature, nylon With body
F066-6363 KK03 630 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6689 KK03 635 Ligature, cloth Left arm
F066-6298 KK03 650 Ligature Right hand
F066-6298 KK03 653 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6298 KK03 A655 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6299 KK03 671 Ligature, nylon Wrist
F066-6299 KK03 673 Ligature, cloth Arm
F066-6299 KK03 674 Ligature, cloth With body
F066-6299 KK03 675 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Upper limbs
F066-6358 KK03 675 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Upper limbs
F066-6299 KK03 678 Ligature, cloth Upper arms
F066-6299 KK03 681 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6300 KK03 697 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6300 KK03 703 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6362 KK03 703 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6300 KK03 711 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6301 KK03 712 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6357 KK03 719 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6301 KK03 720 Ligature Wrists
F066-6301 KK03 725 Ligature Wrists
F066-6301 KK03 A727 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6368 KK03 758 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6303 KK03 A775 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6303 KK03 788 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6303 KK03 790 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6680 KK03 818 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6304 KK03 820 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6680 KK03 820 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6304 KK03 831 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6688 KK03 833 Ligature, cloth With body
F066-6305 KK03 834 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6304 KK03 835 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6305 KK03 848 Ligature, cloth Arms
F066-6305 KK03 849 Ligature, cloth Arms
F066-6305 KK03 863 Ligature (1 of 2) Arms
F066-6700 KK03 863 Ligature (1 of 2) Arms
F066-6305 KK03 864 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6305 KK03 865 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6305 KK03 A867 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6305 KK03 868 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6693 KK03 881 Ligature, cloth Wrist
F066-6697 KK03 883 Ligature, cloth With body
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F066-6681 KK03 893 Ligature, cloth Wrists


F066-6306 KK03 899 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6686 KK03 903 Ligature, cloth Arms
F066-6306 KK03 904 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6307 KK03 919 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6307 KK03 921 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6307 KK03 924 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6697 KK03 929 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Right hand
F066-6697 KK03 929 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Left hand
F066-6308 KK03 A930 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6308 KK03 A944 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6308 KK03 945 Ligature, cloth Right wrist
F066-6699 KK03 950 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6699 KK03 950 Ligature, cloth (1 of 2) Wrists
F066-6699 KK03 951 Ligature, cloth Right wrist
F066-6308 KK03 A968 Ligature, nylon Grave
F066-6696 KK03 969 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6309 KK03 970 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6309 KK03 972 Ligature, cloth Grave
F066-6309 KK03 974 Ligature, cloth Forearms
F066-6704 KK03 975 Ligature, nylon Left wrist
F066-6309 KK03 A979 Ligature With body
F066-6693 KK03 980 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6309 KK03 983 Ligature, cloth Arms
F066-6310 KK03 986 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6708 KK03 988 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6692 KK03 1012 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6702 KK03 1013 Ligature, cloth Wrists
F066-6701 KK03 1014 Ligature, cloth Wrists
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^AN^ARI ROAD 3 (CR03) - LIGATURES (37)

26 ligatures were found on the wrists or arms.


5 were otherwise closely associated with bodies.
6 were located “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Location

F065-6321 CR03 B324 A128 White synthetic twine Hands behind back
F065-6503 CR03 B343 White synthetic twine R radius
F065-6540 CR03 B349 White synthetic twine Behind back
F064-6963 CR03 B355 A160 White synthetic twine Hands
F064-7110 CR03 B395 A186 White synthetic twine L radius
F064-7185 CR03 B414 A190 White synthetic twine Around hand
F065-6614 CR03 B416 White synthetic twine R wrist
F064-7185 CR03 B419 A191 White synthetic twine Both hands
F065-6797 CR03 B428 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers R wrist
F064-7259 CR03 B435 A202 White synthetic twine L wrist
F065-6834 CR03 B442 A208 White shiny cloth L wrist
F064-7295 CR03 B445 A206 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers On L hand
F064-7333 CR03 B447 A216 White cloth R wrist
F066-6061 CR03 B480 White cloth R wrist
F064-7625 CR03 B492 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers R hand
F066-6098 CR03 B500 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers With hands
F064-7625 CR03 B534 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers Both wrists
F065-7580 CR03 B564 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers Body bag
F064-7735 CR03 B587 A293 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers With R radius
F065-7435 CR03 B592 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers Body
F065-7325 CR03 B594 White cloth Both hands
F065-7686 CR03 B618 White cloth Both wrists
F065-8384 CR03 B627 White cloth With arm
F065-8275 CR03 B629 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers L wrist
F064-7844 CR03 B630 A321 White shiny cloth with band R forearm
F065-8091 CR03 B634 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers Body bag
F065-8420 CR03 B645 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers R hand
F065-7543 CR03 B661 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers Both hands
F065-8420 CR03 B684 White synthetic twine With body
F065-8420 CR03 B691 White cloth With body
F064-9095 CR03 B703 White cloth Wrist
F064-6925 CR03 A151 White shiny cloth Grave
F064-7073 CR03 A178 White synthetic twine Grave
F064-7073 CR03 A179 White, embroidered. Circle & flowers Grave
F064-7073 CR03 A181 White synthetic twine Grave
F064-7333 CR03 A 218 White synthetic twine Grave
F064-7442 CR03 A 234 White synthetic twine Grave
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BRANJEVO FARM (PILCIA) (PLC) - BLINDFOLDS (2)

2 Blindfolds were found on the neck area of bodies.

ERN Case No Description Located

F066-6598 PLC-066 Multi - coloured white linen knotted cloth Around neck
F066-6585 PLC-112 Piece of cloth, white with all colours Found on neck area
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^AN^ARI ROAD 12 (CR12) – BLINDFOLDS (8)

4 blindfolds were located on the head or face.


4 were directly associated with bodies.

ERN Body No Description Located

F065-5292 CR12 B 031 Blindfold Pocket


F065-5060 CR12 B 047 Blindfold Body
F064-5654 CR12 B 054 A031 Blindfold Around the face
F064-5912 CR12 B 116 A053 Blindfold Around the face
F064-6062 CR12 B 121 A068 Blindfold Around the head
F065-2089 CR12 B 163 Blindfold With Body
F065-5623 CR12 B 177 Blindfold With body
F064-6545 CR12 B 220 A097 Blindfold Around head
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LAZETE 2 – (LZ2) BLINDFOLDS – (107)

98 blindfolds were located on the head or face.


1 was directly associated with a body.
8 were located “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Located

F066-6491 LZ2-R43 Blindfold, black and beige plaid Around head


F066-6463 LZ2-3 Blindfold Around eyes
F066-6404 LZ2-5 Blindfold Head
F066-6462 LZ2-6 Blindfold Around head
F066-6446 LZ2-7 Blindfold Head
F066-6404 LZ2-8 Blindfold, red in colour Head
F066-6449 LZ2-11 Blindfold Head
F066-6447 LZ2-12 Blindfold Head
F066-6441 LZ2-13 Blindfold With body
F066-6456 LZ2-14 Blindfold Around head
F066-6458 LZ2-15 Blindfold Around head
F066-6467 LZ2-16 Blindfold Head
F066-6462 LZ2-18 Blindfold, pink in colour Around head
F066-6451 LZ2-19 Blindfold, blue cloth Around head
F066-6463 LZ2-20 Blindfold Head
F066-6445 LZ2-23 Blindfold Around head
F066-6458 LZ2-24 Blindfold Around head
F066-6461 LZ2-27 Blindfold, white Around head
F066-6456 LZ2-28 Blindfold Around head
F066-6434 LZ2-30 Blindfold Around the eyes
F066-6435 LZ2-32 Blindfold Face
F066-6446 LZ2-33 Blindfold Head
F066-6434 LZ2-34 Blindfold, red Around the neck
F066-6435 LZ2-35 Blindfold Around the eyes
F066-6435 LZ2-36 Blindfold Around neck
F066-6439 LZ2-37 Blindfold Face
F066-6439 LZ2-39 Blindfold Head
F066-6440 LZ2-40 Blindfold Face
F066-6444 LZ2-41 Blindfold Head
F066-6440 LZ2-43 Blindfold Head
F066-6456 LZ2-44 Blindfold Around head
F066-6462 LZ2-45 Blindfold, maroon cloth Around head
F066-6456 LZ2-46 Blindfold Around head
F066-6463 LZ2-48 Blindfold Around head
F066-6462 LZ2-50 Blindfold, white in colour Around head
F066-6434 LZ2-51 Blindfold, red Head
F066-6463 LZ2-54 Blindfold, white Head
F066-6451 LZ2-56 Blindfold Head
F066-6452 LZ2-58 Blindfold From head
F066-6470 LZ2-60 Blindfold, blue Forehead
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F066-6470 LZ2-62 Blindfold, dark green Head


F066-6468 LZ2-63 White blindfold Face
F066-6470 LZ2-64 Blindfold Head
F066-6473 LZ2-66 Blindfold, knotted, red/pink Head
F066-6467 LZ2-68 Blindfold Head
F066-6466 LZ2-69 Blindfold, black Head
F066-6467 LZ2-70 Blindfold, white Head
F066-6461 LZ2-71 Blindfold, blue Head
F066-6473 LZ2-72 Blindfold, light coloured Head
F066-6473 LZ2-73 Blindfold, light coloured Head and face
F066-6463 LZ2-74 Blindfold Over eyes
F066-6468 LZ2-77 Blindfold, white Head
F066-6475 LZ2-79 Blindfold Head
F066-6472 LZ2-81 Blindfold, light coloured Head
F066-6473 LZ2-82 Blindfold, knotted, blue denim Over eyes
F066-6477 LZ2-84 Blindfold, white with a blue stripe Head
F066-6480 LZ2-85 Blindfold, light coloured Head
F066-6473 LZ2-87 Blindfold Head
F066-6476 LZ2-88 Blindfold Head
F066-6473 LZ2-89 Blindfold, dark green with stitched pattern Above eyes
F066-6476 LZ2-92 Blindfold Head
F066-6473 LZ2-93 Blindfold, knotted, dark blue Head
F066-6468 LZ2-95 Blindfold, cloth Face
F066-6468 LZ2-96 Blindfold, pink colour Head
F066-6476 LZ2-98 Blindfold, white Head
F066-6471 LZ2-99 Blindfold, light coloured Head
F066-6480 LZ2-100 Blindfold, blue Head
F066-6475 LZ2-102 Blindfold Over eyes
F066-6475 LZ2-103 Blindfold, dark coloured Head
F066-4669 LZ2-104 Blindfold black Head
F066-6469 LZ2-105 Blindfold, dark coloured Head
F066-6476 LZ2-109 Blindfold, blue Head
F066-6478 LZ2-110 Blindfold, blue Head
F066-6480 LZ2-112 Blindfold Head
F066-6491 LZ2b-01 Blindfold pink satin Head
F066-6491 LZ2b-03 Blindfold, blue and white check Head
F066-6482 LZ2b-04 Blindfold, blue and white check Head
F066-6487 LZ2b-09 Blindfold, white with pink Around head
F066-6492 LZ2b-12 Blindfold Head
F066-6481 LZ2b-15 Blindfold, blue and white Head
F066-6491 LZ2b-16 Blindfold, blue and white Head
F066-6482 LZ2b-17 Blindfold, pink Head
F066-6484 LZ2b-20 Blindfold, rose coloured Head
F066-6487 LZ2b-21 Blindfold Head
F066-6485 LZ2b-26 Blindfold Head
F066-6484 LZ2b-29 Blindfold, green Head
F066-6487 LZ2b-31 Blindfold, white & brown Head
F066-6483 LZ2b-32 Blindfold, light coloured Head
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F066-6484 LZ2b-33 Blindfold, tan Head


F066-6482 LZ2b-34 Blindfold, pink in colour Head
F066-6483 LZ2b-35 Blindfold, white and red flower pattern Head
F066-6488 LZ2b-37 Blindfold, pink satin Head
F066-6485 LZ2b-38 Blindfold, pale pink Head
F066-6482 LZ2b-39 Blindfold, pink in colour Head
F066-6485 LZ2b-40 Blindfold, white Head
F066-6482 LZ2b-41 Blindfold, pink in colour Head
F066-6485 LZ2b-46 Blindfold, dark rose coloured patterned Head
F066-6485 LZ2b-48 Blindfold, pink Head
F066-6488 LZ2b-50 Blindfold, pink Head
F066-6493 LZ2-E-3 Blindfold Grave
F066-6492 LZ2-E-7 Blindfold, orange and white Grave
F066-6493 LZ2-E-24 Blindfold, light coloured Grave
F066-6493 LZ2-E-28 Blindfold, pink satin Grave
F066-6494 LZ2-E-39 Blindfold, pink satin Grave
F066-6494 LZ2-E-40 Blindfold, pink Grave
F066-6494 LZ2-E-41 Blindfold, pink Grave
F066-6494 LZ2-E-43 Blindfold, orange and white Grave
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HOD@I]I ROAD 3 (HZ3) – BLINDFOLDS (16)

5 blindfolds were found on the head or face.


8 were directly associated with bodies.
3 were found “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Location

F066-5392 HZ03 B003 Red, white and black patterned With Body
F066-2349 HZ03 B011 White cotton Around chin
F066-2633 HZ03 B019 Black, white and purple pattern With body
F064-8846 HZ03 B034 Blue shiny Over eyes
F066-2349 HZ03 B058 Black, white and purple pattern Under hip
F066-2275 HZ03 B059 Blue shiny On chest
F064-8957 HZ03 B060 Pink, shiny, embossed Around head
F066-1947 HZ03 B063 Gray denim Around skull
F066-3396 HZ03 B070 Woolen strip with buttons In body bag, hair attached
F064-8994 HZ03 B072 White cotton With head
F066-3433 HZ03 B076 White cotton With body
F064-9032 HZ03 B077 Pink, shiny, embossed With body
F065-5429 HZ03 A001 White cotton In grave
F066-2808 HZ03 A021 Pink In grave
F066-2165 HZ03 A032 White cotton Between feet of B064
F066-2200 HZ03 A033 Pink, shiny, embossed In grave
Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
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HOD@I]I ROAD 5 (HZ5)– BLINDFOLDS (34)

22 blindfolds were located on the head or face.


3 were directly associated with bodies.
9 were found “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Location

F064-9269 HZ05 B102 Pink embossed Around head


F066-1691 HZ05 B110 Pink embossed Around head
F064-9349 HZ05 B113 Pink embossed, scalloped edges Around head
F064-9386 HZ05 B119 Pink Around head
F064-9386 HZ05 B123 Pink satin Around head
F064-9423 HZ05 B127 Gray/green Over eyes
F064-9423 HZ05 B130 Pink embossed Around skull
F066-6205 HZ05 B131 Pink embossed Around head
F064-9423 HZ05 B132 Pink embossed Around head
F064-9640 HZ05 B134 Pink embossed Around skull
F066-1508 HZ05 B135 Pink embossed With body
F064-9460 HZ05 B138 Pink embossed Around head
F066-1728 HZ05 B140 Pink embossed Around head
F064-9497 HZ05 B146 Pink embossed (1 of 2) Around head
F066-1217 HZ05 B148 Dark blue (1 of 2) On forehead, bullet hole
F066-1217 HZ05 B148 Pink embossed Under blue blindfold
F066-1728 HZ05 B155 Blue embossed Around head
F066-1619 HZ05 B156 Gray/green Over eyes
F066-1837 HZ05 B158 Tablecloth Over eyes
F064-9571 HZ05 B160 Pink embossed Wrapped around head
F065-9675 HZ05 B165 Cloth On body, hair in blindfold
F065-9638 HZ05 B169 Cloth, pink satin Around head
F066-1146 HZ05 B170 Khaki waist band trousers In plastic bag with head
F066-1076 HZ05 B171 Pale pink hand stitched With body
F064-9644 HZ05 B174 Gray/blue stripe Over eyes
F065-5429 HZ05 A047 Light brown In grave, hair in knot
F066-2349 HZ05 A062 Blue embossed In grave
F066-2349 HZ05 A076 Pink embossed In grave
F066-2349 HZ05 A078 Pink embossed In grave
F066-5348 HZ05 A083 Dark blue In grave
F066-2165 HZ05 A084 Pink embossed In grave, hair in knot
F064-9571 HZ05 A091 Gray/green In grave
F066-3396 HZ05 A123 Pink embossed In grave
F065-9675 HZ05 A170 Pink, scalloped edges In grave
Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
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HOD@I]I ROAD 4 (HZ4) – BLINDFOLDS (40)

14 blindfolds were located on the head or face.


5 were directly associated with bodies.
21 were found “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Location

F064-8049 HZ04 B179 Khaki trouser leg waist band Around head
F064-8087 HZ04 B188 Light blue embossed (1 of 2) Twice around head
F065-9419 HZ04 B188 Paisley cloth (1 of 2) Around head
F064-8124 HZ04 B192 Red, black and white, patterned Around head
F064-8124 HZ04 B193 Beige cotton With body
F064-8124 HZ04 B194 Pink, shiny embossed On head
F064-8160 HZ04 B195 Red, black and white, patterned Around head
F064-8197 HZ04 B208 Beige cotton Around neck
F065-9443 HZ04 B211 Pink, shiny embossed Around head
F066-1874 HZ04 B214 Light blue embossed With body
F064-8234 HZ04 B221 Red, black and white, patterned Around head
F064-8457 HZ04 B228 Red, black and white, patterned Around skull
F064-8306 HZ04 B236 Red, black and white, patterned Around head
F065-9134 HZ04 B240 Light blue embossed With body
F065-8969 HZ04 B269 Pink, shiny embossed Around eyes
F064-8536 HZ04 B276 Red black and white, patterned In body bag
F064-8589 HZ04 B281 Beige cotton Around skull
F064-8589 HZ04 B283 Pink, shiny embossed With body
F064-8589 HZ04 B288 Pink, shiny embossed Around head, hair in knot
F064-8049 HZ04 A112 Red, black and white, patterned In grave, with hair
F064-8049 HZ04 A113 Cloth In grave
F065-9675 HZ04 A120 Pink, shiny embossed In grave
F066-5200 HZ04 A126 Light blue embossed In grave
F066-5200 HZ04 A126 Pink, shiny embossed In grave (1 photo only)
F064-8197 HZ04 A139 Red, black and white, patterned In grave
F064-8197 HZ04 A140 Paisley cotton In grave, hair in knot
F066-5200 HZ04 A145 Pink, shiny embossed In grave
F066-5200 HZ04 A145 White cotton In grave (1 photo only)
F066-5200 HZ04 A145 Pink, shiny embossed In grave
F064-8270 HZ04 A158 Pink, shiny embossed In grave
F064-8270 HZ04 A161 Beige cloth In grave
F065-9675 HZ04 A165 Beige cotton In grave
F064-8306 HZ04 A170 Pink, shiny embossed In grave
F066-5536 HZ04 A171 Pink, shiny embossed (1 of 2) In grave (bullet holes)
F066-5536 HZ04 A171 Pink, shiny embossed (1 of 2) In grave
F065-9419 HZ04 A180 Pink, shiny embossed In grave
F064-8380 HZ04 A185 Beige cotton In grave
F064-8456 HZ04 A197 Red, black and white, patterned In grave
F064-8627 HZ04 A226 Gray cotton In grave
F065-9419 HZ04 A231 Pink, shiny embossed In grave
Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
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KOZLUK (KK) - BLINDFOLDS (55)

49 blindfolds were found on the head.


1 was directly associated with a body.
5 was found “loose” in the grave.

ERN Case Description Located

F066-6695 KK02 125 Blindfold Skull


F066-6288 KK03 307 Blindfold Face
F066-6355 KK03 424 Blindfold Head
F066-6347 KK03 436 Blindfold Head
F066-6292 KK03 455 Blindfold, with knot Face
F066-6292 KK03 459 Blindfold Face
F066-6293 KK03 501 Blindfold Face
F066-6366 KK03 516 Blindfold Face
F066-6361 KK03 524 Blindfold, with hair Skull fragments
F066-6294 KK03 536 Blindfold Face
F066-6296 KK03 558 Blindfold Face
F066-6681 KK03 563 Blindfold Face
F066-6366 KK03 570 Blindfold Face
F066-6679 KK03 611 Blindfold, cloth Face
F066-6676 KK03 621 Blindfold Face
F066-6685 KK03 627 Blindfold, cloth Face
F066-6362 KK03 630 Blindfold Face
F066-6680 KK03 634 Blindfold Face
F066-6680 KK03 649 Blindfold Face
F066-6298 KK03 650 Blindfold Face
F066-6299 KK03 678 Blindfold Face
F066-6301 KK03 713 Blindfold Face
F066-6301 KK03 729 Blindfold Face
F066-6680 KK03 757 Blindfold Face
F066-6683 KK03 793 Blindfold Face
F066-6304 KK03 834 Blindfold Face
F066-6685 KK03 865 Blindfold Face
F066-6705 KK03 877 Blindfold Face
F066-6306 KK03 882 Blindfold Face
F066-6306 KK03 895 Blindfold Face
F066-6698 KK03 929 Blindfold Face
F066-6308 KK03 932 Blindfold Face
F066-6308 KK03 946 Blindfold Face
F066-6308 KK03 951 Blindfold Face
F066-6308 KK03 952 Blindfold Face
F066-6308 KK03 969 Blindfold Face
F066-6309 KK03 970 Blindfold Face
F066-6701 KK03 976 Blindfold Face
F066-6309 KK03 980 Blindfold Face
F066-6309 KK03 981 Blindfold Face
F066-6704 KK03 982 Blindfold Face
F066-6310 KK03 985 Blindfold Face
F066-6693 KK03 986 Blindfold Face
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F066-6310 KK03 987 Blindfold Face


F066-6310 KK03 988 Blindfold Face
F066-6699 KK03 989 Blindfold Face
F066-6700 KK03 990 Blindfold Body
F066-6310 KK03 1012 Blindfold Face
F066-6702 KK03 1013 Blindfold Face
F066-6700 KK03 1014 Blindfold Face
F066-6281 KK03 A141 Blindfold, knotted cloth Grave
F066-6286 KK03 A323 Blindfold Grave
F066-6288 KK03 A370 Blindfold Grave
F066-6345 KK03 A440 Blindfold Grave
F066-6310 KK03 A1000 Blindfold Grave
Srebrenica Investigation - Summary Of Forensic Evidence.
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^AN^ARI ROAD 3 (CR3) – BLINDFOLDS (8)

4 blindfolds were found on the head.


3 were directly associated with bodies.
1 was found “loose” in the grave.

ERN Number Material Location

F065-6028-6063 CR03 B371 White, embroidered. Circle & flower With body
F064-7037-7072 CR03 B377 White shiny cloth Around skull
F065-7543-7579 CR03 B536 White cloth In body bag
F064-7698-7734 CR03 B569 A288 White, embroidered. Circle & flower Across head
F065-7288-7324 CR03 B572 White, embroidered. Circle & flower Around head
F065-7325-7360 CR03 B573 White shiny cloth Over eyes
F064-7735-7770 CR03 B581 A292 Cloth Around neck
F066-5536-5549 CR03 A273 Cloth Grave

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