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Here is the source:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/29/AR2006052900928.html

These are the LAST paragraphs in the article:

Drone's Video May Aid Marine Inquiry
Footage Shot on Day of Iraq Incident
By Thomas E. Ricks
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 30, 2006; Page A03

(excerpt)
Also yesterday, the Los Angeles Times reported that a Marine said he photographed at least 15 bodies after the attack, which he said he was not involved in. Lance Cpl. Roel Ryan Briones, the first member of the unit to speak publicly about the incident, told the newspaper that after he took the pictures he helped remove bodies, including that of a young girl who had been shot in the head.

Briones indicated that since returning home to Hanford, Calif., he has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from the corpses he saw and carried that day. "They ranged from little babies to adult males and females," the Times quoted him as saying.

Less than two days after coming home he was charged with stealing a pickup truck, leaving the scene of the accident, driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting arrest, the newspaper said.

I think it is important because Briones is going to be the poster boy for the "traumatized by massacre" Murtha et al will use.

While I do not wish to speak ill of any Marine returning from Iraq, the fact that this happened 2 days after his return suggests he is more interested in his criminal defense than the truth of Haditha.

It is not my intent to offend any of our troops, please accept my apologies in advance if offense taken.

I know you aren't trying to offend anyone...

BTW...I have heard/read that story over and over by Briones' mother about how he carried the little girl out, and her brains spilled on his boots...

But, last night...on some TV show, she said he carried out her body bag..don't know if it is a big deal or not...but, since I don't trust the MSM at all...I guess I try to pay attention to actual quotes from people..instead of relying on what "a source" said.

Thanks for posting that part of the article...