Pleas of surviving relatives: My cousin, Roozbeh, was killed at the hands of the Salavati family in a sham judicial process. Two separate trials—both overseen by a father and son—determined his fate. This level of nepotism in a supposed legal system is unheard of. How is it possible that a father and son are allowed to preside over the same prisoner in two different trials, each reinforcing the other’s corruption? As if the junior Judge Salavati would ever dare contradict or overrule his own father’s verdict. Roozbeh was never politically active. He was a scientist—devoted, patriotic, and committed to empowering the Iranian people through peaceful nuclear energy and scientific advancement. During the 18 months he was imprisoned, none of us—his family, his relatives—knew where he was, nor did we know that his mother had also been jailed. We learned of his death the same way the rest of the world did: through news outlets reporting that he had been murdered under the authority of Salavati, father and son. The inhumanity and crimes committed by the Salavati family against innocent civilians in Iran are well-documented by human rights organizations. This level of injustice is appalling, unforgivable, and a stain on any society that claims to value law, humanity, or dignity. I, Vahid Razavi, demand an immediate end to this corruption and nepotism. I demand justice for Roozbeh and for the countless others who have been sentenced, tortured, or killed under the rulings of these two judges. I call for a full, transparent investigation into his case and all similar cases. I further demand an end to capital punishment in Iran—no more hangings, no more executions, no more torture, no more forced confessions. May justice, human rights, and human dignity prevail in my country of birth one day.

Pleas of surviving relatives: Sánchez’s relatives expressed confusion, anguish, and frustration over his death, saying the U.S. government should have intercepted and arrested him rather than killing him outright. His mother had to be carefully informed only after taking her blood pressure medication. His youngest son, a third-grader, repeatedly asked if his father might have survived the explosion and could still be somewhere at sea, struggling for days to accept that he was gone. Relatives and villagers felt the men were killed without due process, noting that in the past such vessels were interdicted and crews were sent to court rather than executed.

Pleas of surviving relatives: Sonya Massey’s family has called for justice and accountability, urging the court to hold the deputy responsible for her death. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, said her killing demonstrates a deep failure in law enforcement’s duty to protect those who call for help. Her relatives have publicly stated that Sonya did not deserve to die for seeking safety and have demanded reforms to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.

Pleas of surviving relatives: Wife’s Appeal: Sena Traoré, Alain’s wife, had initially raised the alarm when she lost contact with him after his arrest in January 2025. She publicly appealed for help to locate him and later condemned the circumstances surrounding his detention and death. She has called for a full and transparent investigation to uncover the truth behind his death. Family’s Demand for Repatriation: The family, supported by the Burkinabé government, has requested that Alain Traoré’s body be returned to Burkina Faso for proper burial according to their customs. Calls for Justice: The family and supporters have rejected the official suicide explanation, demanding that the true circumstances of his death be uncovered and that those responsible be held accountable. Government Support: Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo and Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré have publicly expressed solidarity with the family. They have criticized the Ivorian authorities for the handling of the case and the lack of respect shown by announcing the death via social media before informing the family.