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Unascertained
On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri was found dead in his cell after an altercation with a group of correctional officers. After suffering a schizophrenic episode, the 30-year-old was awaiting a pre-trial mental health assessment at a Lindsay Ontario jail. He was pepper sprayed, shackled, and wore a spit hood. But there was no footage of what went on inside his segregation cell that day. “Unascertained” pieces together the timeline of Soleiman’s death and what really happened when guards entered the room. It’s a story of a family’s loss, mental health failures in the prison system, and...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7 stars from 111 ratings
Well made
Well made, respectful, and factual
CSalemink via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 04/12/23
Nice
I like it
mcflipchicken via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/08/22
Wow
This story is so tragic, and sadly not well known outside of Ontario. I really appreciate the humanizing portrayal of Soleiman and schizophrenia. Yusuf Zine has a fantastic broadcasting voice and interviewing skills. I was very moved by the conversations he had with Yusuf (Soleiman’s brother),...Read full review »
tessaaaaas via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/14/21
Recent Episodes
Part VIII: In the final chapter, two people at the heart of Soleiman's case who have never spoken publicly provide new details. And, after years, an updated post-mortem report reveals shocking answers to the question: how did Soleiman Faqiri die? Through our variety of podcast programming, TVO...
Published 09/15/21
Published 09/15/21
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