Case 225: Raheel Siddiqui

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The United States Marine Corps is known for its tight-knit culture, as solidified in their motto, ‘Semper Fidelis,' which means ‘Always Faithful.’ 20-year-old Raheel Siddiqui was looking for his next move in life. A brilliant student, he determined that joining the Marine Corps would be a great way to pursue his dreams while also serving his country.
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[@seanfraid2675]

As a veteran, this story breaks my heart. A young man enlists to improve his life by serving his country, and the Marines treat him (and others) like this? WTF!!! And then they wonder why no one wants to join.

[@melaniecarver5719]

These DIs are a disgrace to the Corps. This was not even training. It's disgusting.

[@UnsytedLLC]

This episode wAs hard to get through as a friend of mine was killed by the Navy after he drowned to death as a direct result of leadership hazing and mistreatment.

[@dbArt7]

Yeah.. This one was tough.

[@RR-sp3ey]

The USA and UK military attract some of the worst individuals in our country who under normal circumstances would be in jail.

[@powerplay8355]

Indeed. Check out 'the junabi family massacre' on this channel.

[@endless3cho]

I think every military attracts some of the worst. It's not like there is some ethnicity or country that is immune to ugly, vile, disgusting, and hateful "humans".

[@RuminatingWizard]

You mean like Nidal Hasan? I would agree. Otherwise you have obviously never served in the military or even considered the fact that the vast majority of service members are incredibly positive high achieving individuals who contribute, I would guess, far more to society overall than you could dream of doing. That said, your comment is not only disgusting in its generalization of a wonderful and select group but incredibly ignorant beyond belief. I'm sure if you measured per capita the number of criminals in the military vs the general population, the military would appear quite bare.

[@katherine9109]

whoa! I had no idea. that's frightening! and sad... I'm in Canada. our military nowadays has the reputation of being - well - pathetic. nothing like during the two world wars... word is that the powers-that-be just expect the US to come to our rescue if -heaven forbid - the need should ever arrive. the world's gone mad.

[@new_zealand_history_chef]

Over here we are supposed 2b the good guys but our defense force is run by deviant weirdos as well

[@jenniferbailey5914]

How horrible. Your son goes off to learn how to defend his country only to be physically and emotionally abused which costs him his life. Who is the enemy here…..heartbreaking and tragic for his family.

[@dizzyizzytheniftywitty-spi4226]

Unfortunately, the egos of some of these Drill Instructors, combined with pure ignorance, & likely a history as a bully-victim &/or a victim of physical/sexual/mental abuse, can, & sadly does present the perfect storm for "monsters" like Felix to spawn. I've been there & done that...& I still have hard times dealing with what I saw in Iraq.

[@everibarovski7963]

I could barely listen to this very tragic story. But I had a feeling it was going to have a terrible outcome. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. No one should ever go through what Raheel went through. I despise the US military in every sense Bunch of bullies to recruits. I would never let my son serve in the US military full stop.

[@everibarovski7963]

@@dizzyizzytheniftywitty-spi4226 I read your comments and all the soldiers who went to Iraq and Afghanistan have been affected psychologically We ñever get to hear from the ones that are suffering from trauma due to the horrendous Stress soldiers were under. The leaders should be indicted as war criminals and be in jail for the murder of the civilians in those countries they invaded They murdered the leaders Gaddafi and Sadam Hussein it's murder. The only weapons of mass destruction can be found in America. It was a big lie.

[@susiefoxy8130]

@@everibarovski7963 of course it was going to have a terrible outcome…this is Casefile!

[@nicola4894]

Absolutely 💔💔💔

[@Fallen_Venus]

I can't bear to hear it all the way through and know where it's going. Unfortunately sadistic and psychopathic types are drawn to positions where they can play out their evil desires. And to think many of them are viewed as good, respected or even decent family men and seem to get away with abominations. Thankfully, sometimes these vile people get what justice metes out to them.

[@modestferala1488]

I’m a muslim but it’s not because of that that I can’t watch this episode, it’s just too cruel and heartbreaking, I’m 15 mins in and broke in tears, I think listening to the whole podcast would put me in a dark place for months. Rest in peace Raheel and may god be with his loved ones..

[@t33ny76]

It’s unbelievable this happened only in 2016/2016. Shocking

[@khaosssssss1727]

Not everyone is stupid, bigoted and cruel enough to choose to believe that people who are Muslim are any different to anyone else. Of course there 🙄 good & bad people in every country, demographic, community, faith and creed, there is no excuse to single out any one of us to treat us badly or differently. We are all the same people, the same species. I have received such kindness from the Muslim ladies who are carers (& those of their family members who I have met) as a patient. I was surprised, I had thought initially that maybe some people would prefer not to deal with a Jewish patient which is fair enough due to world events of course. The opposite has and continues to be true. The levels of racism in my country however infuriates me. We are cousins, we deserve better from our country, I think that we and the other minority communities should rise up as one and demand answers and consequences, and better treatment. There is something very wrong with the hearts and souls of some people. But others feel nothing but love for their fellow women and men I swear. Things will improve, inshallah!!

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

*_May your God be with you!_* //A Viking heathen

[@markeywestskies6503]

@@DEATH-THE-GOAT dumbass tell that to the 9/11 victims ...also you're prolly a proponent of non-binaries

[@howdareyouexist]

@@khaosssssss1727 and yet religion of peace countries are some of the worst places on earth

[@Shermos]

I'd have trouble reciting the pledge of allegiance as well if my family member had been treated by his country this way.

[@tonysansom]

I've listened to most of your episodes now but I don't think I can listen any further to this one. I was bullied as a child and I'm equal parts depressed and enraged 🤤

[@geendoor7711]

That’s just about the worst story I’ve ever heard! For gawd’s sakes! Shame, shame, shame on the Marines. I almost couldn’t finish it.

[@picksburghchris9497]

I was in Kilo 3042. Ill never forget that day that he jumped off third deck. There are some things incorrect here, and some things that weren't reported at all. Not sure if i can speak on them or want to for that matter, even though the investigation has been wrapped up for some time now. You did a great job on this with the info that's out there, what happened to our whole platoon, and most importantly Raheel is a tragedy. From what I understand, recruit training is much different now.

[@Spartakiss]

This has me thinking about the "cop mentality". Not all cops are bad but if you don't speak your just as shitty the bad ones. If others would of spoken out this probably wouldn't of happened. It seems like no one said anything to avoided harsher punishment on themselves

[@Andrew-ri5qo]

Sad that anyone wants to be involved in this evil.

[@K8E666]

DEAR GOD power goes straight to some of these drill instructors heads - WITHOUT PASSING GO !! Just because you’re a superb Marine DOESN’T mean you’ll EVER make a GOOD TEACHER. You need both Type A and B personalities to ensure an excellent Marine Corp….. They should have to pass a psychological exam to confirm they don’t have psychopathy, sociopathy, narcissistic personality disorder or any other antisocial personality disorder…… YES YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO BE BROKEN DOWN - MIND, BODY AND SOUL during training - it’s NOT A PICNIC !! BUT AFTER THIS, WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN’T POSSIBLY GO ON, THE MAGIC STARTS AND YOU’RE BUILT UP, BUT STRONGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE, BOTH MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY FIT, EXCELLING AND BRIMMING WITH CONFIDENCE, DETERMINATION AND BEST OF ALL YOU’RE AN INTEGRAL, TRUSTED PART OF YOUR TEAM…. FELIX wouldn’t know a TERRORIST if one came up and bit him on his arse…

[@AustinTXSlasher]

Yep, this one made the blood boil a bit - okay, it made the blood boil a lot. I'm usually pretty chill when listening to these cases, but this one? Nope, not so much. I feel for Raheel's family, and I am so happy that people like Aamir and Troy Weaver attempted to step in. You try to serve your country only to be abused by the people you're supposed to respect...

[@britth5333]

I am disgusted hearing this. I sure hope drill instructors are nothing like the ones in this story. I am not finished yet but if Felix is living a completely normal comfortable life right now I’m going to be so angry. A dryer? The guy is a psychopath who should be in jail.

[@friday13thfan97]

This is what happens when leaders and peers refuse to take action. This man could have been removed and their paths would have never crossed. Maybe he would not have taken it this far if he was disciplined sooner and this young man would have served honorably.

[@wiebkescantick947]

There are so many untold stories that would shock the average person. My worst fear while my son served in the Marine Corp and stationed in country was that knock on the door. Upon graduating from Paris Island my son was admitted to the ICU. However, it was never determined what was actually wrong with him. I sincerely feel for this family and any others that have lost their children. This story really hit home for me. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

Raising a platoon of liars seems like a great idea! Honor, Honesty, and Duty are the qualities you want your soldiers to have!

[@themorgan1111]

ill make sure anyone i know never enlists !!!!!...so such a sad story xxxx..RIP Raheel XXXX

[@nicola4894]

12 minutes in and I'm horrified and sad.Poor Amir. How cruel. I'm struggling to listen now 💔💔💔💔💔

[@cynthiagibson6793]

Yeah it's called sovereign immunity. In other words you can't sue the king without the kings permission to do so.

[@dandrummond9154]

It is absolutely insane that this happened AFTER boot camp was made more...friendly. While I am not sold that it was actually the DI's personal hate drove him, justice was needed and that is good enough. He lost sight of the line and somebody in his care lost their life. Drill instructors walk a razor edge of, I guess, "tough love." This dude lost sight of the love part, and he killed somebody who was supposed to be his brother-in-training.

[@gaylemc2692]

This sickens me to my core. Both of my parents served during World War II and two of my brothers served during vietnam, one being a Marine. My parents would be turning over in their Graves were they to hear of this.

[@redred222]

this happened all the time during vietnam, you honestly think this only happen this time, have you ever seen the movie full metal jacket, there is some truth to the boot camp part

[@RuminatingWizard]

​@@redred222 When and where did you attend basic training?

[@redred222]

@@RuminatingWizard my dad served three tours in veitnam and was wounded twice, he had a drill instructor that rutenly hit just drafted 19 year olds that did not want to be there, ever talked to a nam vet they will tell you stories

[@MR-pv7qg]

Omg i have been listening for 16 min Terrible violence against the guy plus nowhere to turn for help ...... I’ll skip it!!!!!! 😐

[@tammeeDYLM]

Yeah...I appreciate our military and give them the utmost respect. However, there are waaaaay too many secrets & too much redaction for my taste.

[@blobster91]

The charges were abysmal. he should be charged with involuntary manslaughter. islamophobia is rampant in the usa. the victims family must be so disappointed in the judicial system. i would be so angry. the pos didnt even apologise for the torture.

[@Masuud-xh2ws]

If you're not careful, the newspapers/media will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing. Malcolm X

[@DC.edit347]

Who's the oppressors here?

[@danrobinson572]

Another awesome 👏 Saturday morning here in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

[@janelizabeth8680]

And a Good morning & a G'day to you from across the pond, Caboolture, Queensland Australia. Sunday morning already here, 2.48am. 👍 🌿 😊

[@danrobinson572]

@@janelizabeth8680 okay 👍

[@ComatoseCupcake]

I'm from a family with a long tradition of military service and this made me absolutely sick.

[@phatlassie]

Full Metal Jacket

[@RyanT301]

Marine here from Parris island 08-12 It’s a lot softer now and in 2015 but things still happen

[@brendajstevens3719]

👏👏👏

[@wagashi]

It angers me that we spend 800 billion dollars a year to fund this sort of evil

[@howdareyouexist]

i love it

[@brisbanite5460]

Because a majority of the people serving our countries are good decent people.

[@alecprockhorov]

Very sad story

[@ldg1414]

It's sad that people need to die for any real attempt at changes to take place. This kind of thing is exactly why I didn't want to join the military. It's sick that we treat people who want to serve our country like dirt. It's sick that people who are from a background that is traditionally not American can then decide they love America so much they want to serve it, then get kicked in the face for that.

[@jennklein1917]

❤❤❤❤❤😮

[@RyanT301]

Going away the first time is the hardest thing ever… so homesick with no control anymore

[@nikiwalkey8114]

This was a very difficult listen 😞

[@dizzyizzytheniftywitty-spi4226]

10:14 Thank you for saying "'under the guise' of looking for WoMD," because my dumbass was young, gullible & eager to prove to myself that I wasn't a b¡|¢π, or a "p#$$¥" after feeling I was such, as well as a less-than-worthy of life type of kid that was far from on the path to being a man, after some rather extreme physical & sexual abuse by my babysitter & her boyfriend at age three, & neglect from my mother & later on, straight up bully-tactics toward me from my own mother & physical abuse from my "dad," so, I indeed fell for the bait & subsequently went to Parris Island for my own thirteen week long boot camp vacation. Thankfully I saw the Best in the Iraqi people which led me to questioning everything about the narrative. And thankfully, I lived to make it out where I renounced my title of marine after learning the evil & corruption known collectively as USA!

[@zaptainkuboom5520]

👍 the video

[@erenyeager6142]

Don’t ever join the military unless you have no other option

[@redlamina5937]

Can’t listen to this one

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

We understand. There is neither shame or weakness connected with your decision but only a strong and honest care and love for us humans in this world. You stay safe, take care and continue to love your neighbor. God bless and Peace be on you!

[@RyanT301]

I wish I could talk to Weaver because my situation is very similar to his and I served almost four years and got did dirty

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

Drill sergeant: *"What's your faith!"* Me: "I'm an Asatruer, sergeant!" Drill sergeant: *"What the fuck is that!"* 🌩️⚡ 💀⚡🌩️ _Drill sergeant dies_ Me: "That's it sergeant, Thor is not a comic character but one of my Gods, The Asar"

[@DC.edit347]

Bro wtf😂

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

@@DC.edit347 c'mon man, I'm not joking

[@DC.edit347]

@@DEATH-THE-GOAT ur either a marine or 5 yr old I can't tell

[@user-mt4ku7jw1y]

Ooh ra marine

[@checkingonjack]

Not every Marine is bad like this. Most are strong and capable. Most better themselves. It is foolish for listeners to denigrate the entire Marine Corps because of the few bad apples.

[@lisas8244]

@checkingonjack No one here said every Marine is bad. However, it is the job of those at top levels to recognize these deviants quickly and rid the organization of anyone who is cruel, violent and a hazard to others. Too many times, the bad apples are not weeded out.

[@checkingonjack]

Thank you for agreeing with me.

[@serenethoughts921]

This was do wrong.

[@LadiesFaeHell]

Wow the amount off adverts on this channel is ridiculous 😒

[@allisonpeterkin872]

That’s what you choose to focus on? This is such a heavy case and heavy topic and your complaint is about the adverts?

[@LadiesFaeHell]

@@allisonpeterkin872 yeah there's loads haven't you noticed?

[@trixie2675]

Just in time for sleep. 🎉

[@Whatmurdaaaaa]

how good is it, that's my Saturday nights 🌙

[@susiepattinson3031]

same here.

[@tammeeDYLM]

You nailed it! 😴😴😴

[@Firecracker66]

🎃👻🎃👻🎃 2022

[@christinaperrigo]

It is well known about his infatuation with Pan and Appolyon. He owns many statues ofthese two in particular. Look up who these two are in a pagan's fallen eyes. He revels in the Greek culture. ... He speaks of Jesus, but he never states that Jesus is The One Way, The Truth, and The Life. He plays it safe with the spirit of man. .. There is much more.. ask Holy Spirit to teach you what you can not see. There is much. .... .... .... ..... ..... God Bless You In All Truth and Repentance. - In Christ, Christina

[@mariaquiet6211]

Who? IS it well known?

[@Fred_and_Brandy]

I can't believe u said the word "unbiased" and "Democrat" in the same sentence...

[@feurigerStern]

100% of the human race has bias. It is part of human nature

[@mariaquiet6211]

The report was... a democrat ASKED for an unbiased inquiry... Because that's what someone, in fact, asked for, and that person was, in fact, a democrat. So what were they supposed to say?

[@Fred_and_Brandy]

@@mariaquiet6211 Cuz if u wanna be REAL, Democrats are the most biased group to EVER EXIST 😏 Just sayin'😜

[@tonysansom]

Yawn!

[@donnablack6280]

Very low general interest/comments.

[@gcow8328]

So these recruits thought basic training there life wasn't going to be hell

[@mariaquiet6211]

um... is "getting put into an industrial dryer" something anyone signs up for?

[@Emanresuadeen]

Turned off and thumbed down this one within the first 10 minutes. Too political.

[@mariaquiet6211]

did it or did it not happen?

[@allisonpeterkin872]

Although it is political (as race and religion is political), it’s sad you didn’t listen because we need to know the cruelty and recognize the names/players who did dirty and did wrong. We need to recognize the names of those who were victims.

[@paulcoleman3081]

By "too political" you mean it doesn't conform to your narrow world view right?

[@friday13thfan97]

This is what happens when leaders and peers refuse to take action. This man could have been removed and their paths would have never crossed. Maybe he would not have taken it this far if he was disciplined sooner and this young man would have served honorably.