The conflicting narratives about what happened in Haditha make their way through the opaque inner workings of the military justice system, until they reach a top commander who decides which story to believe. 

To find online-only features, visit newyorker.com/season3. And to get episodes early and ad-free, visit newyorker.com/dark. 

Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices