Who Killed Lt. Van Dorn? is a searing investigative documentary by Zachary Stauffer that explores the tragic and preventable death of Navy Lieutenant Wes Van Dorn, who perished in a helicopter crash aboard an aging MH-53E Sea Dragon. What begins as a personal story of grief transforms into a broader exposé of systemic failure within the U.S. military.
Through powerful interviews with Van Dorn’s family, fellow servicemembers, and experts, the film uncovers a chilling pattern: decades of ignored safety warnings, outdated aircraft, and bureaucratic neglect that led to dozens of similar incidents. As his widow embarks on a quest for truth and justice, the documentary raises critical questions about institutional responsibility, transparency, and the human cost of silence.
This is more than a story of one man—it’s a wake-up call about a broken system that continues to put lives at risk.
Director : Zachary Stauffer
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