During the drop there was an audible crack indicating that Saddam's neck was broken. After Saddam was suspended for a few minutes, the doctor present listened with a stethoscope for a heartbeat. After he detected nothing, the rope was cut, and the body was placed in a coffin.
During the execution, a noticeable cracking sound was heard, indicating that Saddam's neck had been severely injured. Following a brief pause, the doctor present examined the body for any signs of life, but found none. The rope was then severed, and the body was placed in a coffin.