Updated With Warnings: bin Laden's death photograph, Is it real or not? -Graphic Photograph Included.

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It has come to my attention that there is a Photo in circulation on Facebook that claims to be Osama bin Laden death photograph. I personally know this photograph has been in circulation on the Internet for several years and therefor could not be a recent photograph of his death. However, many people have contacted me inquiring about the legitimacy of the photograph. Is it real or not?  See the Photo in question below.

Osama Death Photo In Question

Here is my opinion and proof it's a fake. 

The picture has been Photoshopped. It is his face, but the wounds and background don't look right to me. I have quite a lot of experience in Photoshop. I've restored many old Photographs, created fake photo memories and done quite a lot of others things with Photoshop. That picture has been tampered with or created, from what I can see. Furthermore, a friend of mine provided me with another picture I will include below. This picture in my opinion lays to rest any doubt of the Osama bin Laden death photographs legitimacy.

Osama Death Photo & Proof It's A Fake

As you can clearly see the death photo on the left has the exact same facial expression and angle as the alive photo on the right. The background, clothes and gore in the death photo has been faked. That's all I have to say about this photo and the matter..

Note: A fan of my facebook page has submitted another article which depicts exactly how this fake Osama death photo was created and shows another version also in circulation. If you wish, you may view that information on it's original website at the link given below.

The White House Has Decided To Release The Osama Death Pictures....

http://www.project961.com/pages/chris.html?article=8520888

Advice:

Any Osama death picture or video you find on facebook should be considered fake. Period. If there are photo's or videos of his death they will more than likely be in the hands of Military personnel and will not be released for public viewing anytime soon. They sure ain't going show up on Facebook first. I would advise users to refrain from searching for Osama death photographs/videos or clicking and following random links on Facebook that claim to offer shocking unseen information. Scammers have already set up virus riddle websites based on the 3 year old fake picture and have been spamming out virus infected emails offering a fake video. Expect viral scams to hit facebook hard. Stick to the Major Media networks for your news about the issue and pay very close attention to any searches you do about the matter. Remember, it only takes 1 wrong click to infect your computer. Below is a list of related warnings and information. I suggest you take the time to go through these resources.

Related News / Resources:

Osama Bin Laden killing prompts malware torrent

http://www.thinq.co.uk/2011/5/4/osama-bin-laden-death-prompts-malware-torrent/

Photos of Osama bin Laden Lead to Malware

http://about-threats.trendmicro.com/Spam.aspx?language=us&name=Photos+of+Osama+bin+Laden+Lead+to+Malware

F-Secure Virus Warning - Yes, Fotos_Osama_Bin_Laden.exe is Malware
http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002152.html

[SCAM ALERT] BBC News - Osama Bin Laden Death Video!

http://facecrooks.com/safety-center/scam-watch/item/1274-scam-alert-bbc-news-osama-bin-laden-death-video

Javascript Pasting Scam Alert - Execution Video - Bin Laden

http://www.thebulldogestate.com/2011/05/javascript-pasting-scam-alert-execution.html

FBI WARNING - Malicious Software Features Usama bin Laden Links to Ensnare Unsuspecting Computer Users

http://scamsniper.blogspot.com/2011/05/malicious-software-features-usama-bin.html

Osama Shoot down video scam spreads on Facebook

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/05/03/osama-shoot-down-video-scam-facebook/

Spammed Message Directs to Osama bin Laden Video
http://about-threats.trendmicro.com/Spam.aspx?language=us&name=Spammed+Message+Directs+to+Osama+bin+Laden+Video

Scammers exploit bin Laden news in search, Facebook
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20058871-245.html

Osama Bin Laden death video scam spreads virally on Facebook
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/05/02/osama-bin-laden-death-video-scam-spreads-virally-on-facebook/

Osama bin Laden scams on Facebook
http://community.websense.com/blogs/securitylabs/archive/2011/05/02/osama-bin-laden-scams-on-facebook.aspx

Original Press Releases About The Death Of Osama.

The Most Wanted Face of Terrorism
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/02osama-bin-laden-obituary.html

Bin Laden's body cleansed before sea burial
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42859914/ns/world_news-death_of_bin_laden/

Transcript of President Obama’s Speech
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/05/02/transcript-of-president-obamas-speech/?mod=e2tw

President Obama's Speech on death of Osama Bin Laden
http://www.deveoh.com/video/1080-president-obamas-speech-on-death-of-osama-bin-laden

About Black Knight

I am a computer repair technician with over 15 years experience and have been computer security and information privacy enthusiast for the last 4 years. I've helped literally thousands of individuals fix their issues by offering help through various blogs and Facebook pages. I like teaching myself and others new things, and believe in freely sharing knowledge.