Sarah Cahlan

Washington, D.C.

Visual Forensics

Education: University of California Berkeley, MA in Journalism; George Washington University, BA in Archaeology and Environmental Studies

Sarah Cahlan is a video reporter and one of the founding members of Visual Forensics. Before coming to The Post, she directed a short documentary about the historical inaccuracies of gender roles. As an NBC/NAHJ fellow, she reported, produced and wrote stories about science, tech and Latino culture. Cahlan has also covered health and the environment in California.
Latest from Sarah Cahlan

Watch ‘Failure at the Fence’

“Frontline” and The Washington Post partnered on a detailed examination of how Hamas breached Israel’s vaunted “Iron Wall” on Oct. 7 to carry out its attack.

December 19, 2023

How Hamas exploited Israel’s reliance on tech to breach barrier on Oct. 7

This Post video shows how Hamas fighters neutralized long-range cameras, sophisticated sensors and remote-control weapons.

November 17, 2023

Hamas took at least 64 captives into Gaza, visual evidence suggests

The hostages include nine children, according to an examination of hundreds of videos and images posted on social media since the fighting began.

October 12, 2023

Video shows apparent death of Israeli hostages in Hamas custody

At least four Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on Saturday were killed soon after being taken captive, according to videos reviewed by The Washington Post.

October 9, 2023

Russian plane crash debris points away from accident, experts say

Aviation experts agreed that the available evidence thus far points away from a simple mechanical problem or human error.

August 24, 2023

Satellite imagery shows what could be Wagner’s future camp in Belarus

Hundreds of tents were rapidly built to house thousands at an abandoned military base. Whether it’s the mercenary group’s new home is an open question.

June 30, 2023

    A year after Uvalde, officers face few consequences

    The Post reviewed body-camera videos, post-shooting interviews and dispatch audio for its investigation into the actions of officers that day.

    May 25, 2023

    A year after Uvalde, officers who botched response face few consequences

    Many officers who responded to the Uvalde, Tex., shooting at Robb Elementary School remain on the job. Some who were fired still work in law enforcement.

    May 24, 2023

    Atlanta police release body-camera video from raid after fatal shooting of activist

    Footage from the aftermath of a fatal police shooting of a protester in January captures audio of gunshots and confusion among responding officers.

    February 9, 2023

      Uvalde records reveal chaotic medical response as victims lost blood

      Previously unreleased video, audio and interviews for the first time show helicopter and ambulance delays after police finally confronted the Robb Elementary shooter.

      December 20, 2022