The New Yorkerâs podcast, In the Dark, received a 2025 Peabody Award for its third season that investigated the 2005 killings of twenty-five Iraqi civilians by U.S. Marines. The series highlighted the lack of accountability, as no Marines served prison time despite public pledges for a military probe. Conducted over four years, the investigative team gathered extensive research and testimonies worldwide. The series prompted congressional interest in reviewing the Defense Department's compliance concerning alleged war crimes, while also featuring multimedia content and a comprehensive database detailing alleged war crimes by U.S. forces in the region.
The New Yorkerâs In the Dark won a Peabody Award in 2025 for its investigative podcast series that explored the 2005 killings of Iraqi civilians by U.S. Marines.
In the Dark's thorough investigation included four years of research and interviews across continents, revealing a significant lack of accountability for U.S. service members involved.
The series not only produced audio content but also multimedia elements and the largest known database of alleged war crimes by U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The revelations from the series prompted senators to request a review of the Defense Department's actions regarding accountability for alleged war crimes committed by U.S. personnel.
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