Tag: Stateside

Marine Lyndon Mosley Shot in Mississippi While Home on Leave, But Survived; Jordan Williams Charged with Aggravated Assault (November 29, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Felony Crime, Homicide, In Their Name, Military Policy, USMCLeave a comment
screen-shot-2016-12-03-at-5-56-45-pm
Lyndon Mosley, U.S. Marine Corps

Marine Lyndon Mosley was shot in the face while home on leave in Mississippi on November 29, 2016. Mosley is stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina but he was home on leave visiting a daughter who had just been born. Mosley survived and reports indicate that he is recovering slowly. Jordan Williams turned himself in, admitted to the shooting, and was arrested. Williams was charged with aggravated assault. As of 2019, there was no further information available regarding the prosecution or sentencing of Jordan Williams.

Related Links:
My Loving Marine/Husband! (GoFundMe)
Marine shot in Panola County
Marine shot in the face while home on leave in Mississippi
Arrest made in shooting of Marine
Man arrested, charged with shooting Marine in the face
Man charged with shooting Marine in the head
Panola County marine recovering after being shot in the head
Shooting victim recovering slowly
Breaking Track: 2nd Tanks conduct maintenance

Fort Hood Army Infantryman Pvt. Kevin Paulino Died of Gunshot Wound in Peru, Indiana; Civilian Police Confirm Suicide Cause of Death (November 16, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, In Their Name, Military Policy, Stateside Death, SuicideLeave a comment
screen-shot-2016-11-21-at-7-28-50-pm
Pvt. Kevin Paulino, U.S. Army

Fort Hood Army Pvt. Kevin Paulino, 24, died of a gunshot wound in Peru, Indiana on November 16, 2016. Pvt. Paulino’s home of record is listed as Bronx, New York and he entered military service in May 2016. He was an infantryman assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. According to the Killeen Daily Herald, civilian police confirmed Pvt. Paulino’s cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Related Links:
Obituary: Kevin Paulino
Fort Hood releases name of soldier who died of gunshot wound
Fort Hood soldier dies from gunshot wound
Fort Hood: Soldier dies of gunshot wound in Indiana
Bronx soldier, 24, fatally shot while serving in Indiana
Officials investigate shooting death of Fort Hood soldier in Indiana
Number of recent Fort Hood soldier deaths raises questions
Army Soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas Are Dying at Alarming Rates Stateside (January 1, 2016 to Present)

Fort Bragg Army Pfc. David Winchester Found Dead in Barracks in North Carolina; Official Cause of Death Unknown (November 16, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, In Their Name, Military Policy, Stateside DeathLeave a comment
screen-shot-2016-11-22-at-11-07-02-am
Pfc. David Winchester, U.S. Army

Army Pfc. David Winchester, 21, was found dead in his Fort Bragg barracks in North Carolina on November 16, 2016. Pfc. Winchester of Adamsville, Alabama was a biomedical equipment specialist; he joined the Army in April 2015. Pfc. Winchester was assigned to the 601st Area Support Medical Company, 261st Multi-functional Medical Battalion, 44th Medical Brigade at Fort Bragg. The Army sent out a media advisory to Associated Press announcing that agents with the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) were investigating the incident. The official cause of death is unknown.

Related Links:
PFC David Shiver Winchester, Jr | Find a Grave
Fort Bragg soldier found dead in barracks
Fort Bragg soldier found dead in barracks
Soldier found dead in his barracks on Fort Bragg
Soldier found dead in barracks at North Carolina fort
21-year-old soldier found dead in barracks at Fort Bragg
Army Investigates Death Of Alabama Soldier
Army investigating soldier’s death at Fort Bragg barracks
Army investigating soldier’s death at Fort Bragg barracks
Army Investigating Soldier’s Death At Fort Bragg Barracks In North Carolina
Investigation underway after soldier found dead Wednesday in Fort Bragg barracks
Adamsville family prepares to bury soldier found dead

Fort Riley Army Spc. Phillip Cruz-Medellin Found Dead in Manhattan, Kansas; Official Cause of Death Unknown (November 15, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, In Their Name, Military Policy, Stateside Death, SuicideLeave a comment
screen-shot-2016-11-22-at-12-01-53-pm
Spc. Phillip Cruz-Medellin, U.S. Army

Spc. Phillip Cruz-Medellin, US Army, was found dead in Manhattan, Kansas on November 15, 2016. Spc. Cruz-Medellin was a satellite communications operator and maintainer with the 267th Signal Company, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade at nearby Fort Riley. He was from Prairie Lea, Texas and enlisted in the Army in October 2014. Reports indicate that the civilian authorities were investigating the cause of death but the official cause of death is unknown.

Related Links:
Obituary of Phillip Cruz Medellin
SPC Phillip Cruz-Medellin (1995-2016)
Fort Riley Soldier Found Dead
Fort Riley soldier found dead in Manhattan
Fort Riley soldier found dead in Manhattan
Big Red One Soldier Found Dead in Manhattan
Army identifies 1st Infantry Division soldier found dead near Fort Riley
Fort Riley soldier found dead in nearby college town identified
Death of Fort Riley soldier in Manhattan under investigation
Fort Riley soldier found dead, investigation underway

On the Case w/ Paula Zahn Premiered ‘Blood & Betrayal’ on ID: Army Soldier Erin Tynan Found Raped & Murdered in California Home (October 23, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, Felony Crime, Homicide, In Their Name, Military Policy, Sexual Assault, Stateside Death, True CrimeLeave a comment

The discovery of a beautiful military police officer murdered in her own home sends police on a twisted journey for answers. -Blood and Betrayal, On the Case with Paula Zahn (S14,E9)

Editor’s note: With a cable subscription, you can download the free ID Go app and watch Investigation Discovery programming at your convenience. And for those who do not have cable, you can watch “unlocked” episodes on the ID Go app including the latest premieres. For those who prefer commercial free programming during your binge session, Prime Video has an ID channel: ‘True Crime Files by Investigation Discovery” available for $3.99 a month. It’s a compilation of older seasons but totally worth the cost if you are a true crime addict. Download the ID Go app or purchase ID True Crime Files & binge away.

Related Links:
Condemned Inmate Christopher Adam Geier Dies of Unknown Causes
Army Soldier Erin Tynan Raped & Murdered by Fellow Fort Irwin Soldier; Christopher Geier Sentenced to Death, Died on Death Row (November 15, 1990)
What the DoD Doesn’t Want You to Know: 50 Shocking Military Homicides in the Last 30 Years (March 23, 2018)
Blood and Betrayal | On the Case with Paula Zahn | Investigation Discovery (S14,E9)
Blood and Betrayal | On the Case with Paula Zahn | Investigation Discovery (website)
Blood and Betrayal | On the Case with Paula Zahn | Investigation Discovery (Prime Video)

Fort Hood Army Soldier Douglas Bailey Found Dead at On Post Home; Official Cause of Death Unknown (October 15, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, In Their Name, Military Policy, Stateside DeathLeave a comment
Douglas Bailey
Douglas Bailey, U.S. Army

Fort Hood Army soldier Douglas L. Bailey, 24, was found dead October 15, 2016 at his on post home. He was a native of Elmira, New York when he enlisted in the Army and was active-duty military for six years at the time of his death. The funeral announcement stated Douglas Bailey was an “amazing husband and father.” Douglas’ obituary stated he “enjoyed hunting, fishing with family and spending time at the family cabin on Trout Lake. Doug loved to play football and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. His favorite vacation spot was Myrtle Beach with his family.” The official cause of death is unknown.

Poohbear,
Your dad, myself and Belinda and the rest of the family will forever miss you. There will never be a day that we won’t think of you. You were a great son, brother, husaband and friend. Til we meet again my son, we love you then, we love you now, and will forever.
Kelly Bailey
October 30, 2016

Related Links:
Obituary: Douglas Bailey
Obituary: Douglas Bailey
Douglas Bailey | Legacy.com
Obituary for Douglas L. Bailey
Violent Crime, Suicide, and Non Combat Death at Fort Hood, Texas
Army Soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas Are Dying at Alarming Rates Stateside (January 1, 2016 to Present)

Deadly Women Premiered ‘Killer Cougars’ on Investigation Discovery: Two Teenagers Promised Money if They Killed Kevin Spann (August 26, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, Domestic Violence, Felony Crime, Homicide, In Their Name, Military Policy, Stateside Death, True CrimeLeave a comment

Some women can’t resist boy toys. But fur flies when these Deadly Women reveal they’re “Killer Cougars.” -Deadly Women (S10,E1)

Kevin and Gina Spann know that life in the military is anything but easy. But when Kevin goes away, Gina plays. Adam Kostewicz and Grace Pianka are trying to live the American dream. But when that dream turns into a nightmare, someone ends up dead. -Special Delivery, Deadly Affairs (S2,E9)

Editor’s note: With a cable subscription, you can download the free ID Go app and watch Investigation Discovery programming at your convenience. And for those who do not have cable, you can watch “unlocked” episodes on the ID Go app including the latest premieres. For those who prefer commercial free programming during your binge session, Prime Video has an ID channel: ‘True Crime Files by Investigation Discovery” available for $3.99 a month. It’s a compilation of older seasons but totally worth the cost if you are a true crime addict. Download the ID Go app or purchase ID True Crime Files & binge away.

Related Links:
Murderpedia: Gina Lynn Spann
The Mother’s Day Murder by Wensley Clarkson
Killer Cougars | Deadly Women | Investigation Discovery (S10,E1)
Killer Cougars | Deadly Women | Investigation Discovery (website)
Killer Cougars | Deadly Women | Investigation Discovery (Amazon)
Killer Cougars | Deadly Women | Investigation Discovery (Hulu)
Special Delivery | Deadly Affairs | Investigation Discovery (S2,E9)
Special Delivery | Deadly Affairs | Investigation Discovery (website)
Special Delivery | Deadly Affairs | Investigation Discovery (Amazon)
Army Soldier Kevin Spann Fatally Shot by Two Teenagers at Front Door of Georgia Home; Wife Gina Spann Sentenced to Life in Prison, No Parole (May 11, 1997)
Deadly Affairs Premiered ‘Special Delivery’ on ID: Gina Spann Manipulated Teenagers to Kill Her Husband (September 28, 2013)
Deadly Women: 30 Military and Veteran Homicide Cases Featured on Investigation Discovery

Fort Hood Army Spc. Logan Rainwater Died From Injuries Sustained in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Killeen, Texas; Other Driver Failed to Yield Right of Way (August 1, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Accidents, Armed Forces, Army, In Their Name, Stateside DeathLeave a comment
Logan Rainwater
Spc. Logan Rainwater, U.S. Army

“Killeen Police identified 24-year-old Logan Ellis Rainwater as the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred at the intersection of Clear Creek Road and Janelle Drive in Killeen, Texas on August 1, 2016. Authorities reported that at around 9:15 a.m., the 72-year-old driver of an SUV was traveling southbound on Clear Creek Road when he or she attempted to turn onto Janelle Drive. However, the driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way and struck a northbound motorcycle, driven by Rainwater. According to Killeen PIO Ofelia Miramontez, Rainwater was ejected in the collision and the bike struck a white Nissan 370Z at the stop sign. Rainwater was transported to Metroplex Hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased at 9:42 a.m. The driver of the SUV was taken to the same hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to police, the driver of the SUV will likely be ticketed for failing to yield the right of way. It is unknown if the driver will face more-serious charges such as vehicular manslaughter, however the accident is still under investigation.” –Texas Car Accident News (August 3, 2016)

Related Links:
Obituary: Logan Ellis Rainwater
Obituary: Logan Ellis Rainwater
Fort Hood soldier dies in motorcycle crash
Fort Hood identifies soldier killed in Killeen crash
Motorcyclist killed in Monday accident identified as Fort Hood soldier
Man Killed in Killeen Motorcycle Collision Was a Fort Hood Soldier
Motorcyclist killed in Killeen crash indentified as Fort Hood soldier
Man killed in fatal motorcycle crash was Fort Hood soldier
Logan Rainwater Killed in a Motorcycle Wreck in Killeen, TX
Memorial service held for First Team trooper
Army Soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas Are Dying at Alarming Rates Stateside (January 1, 2016 to Present)

Fort Hood Army Sgt. Duane Shaw III Found Unresponsive in Off-Post Killeen, Texas Home; 12th Reported Fatality in One Month (June 8, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, In Their Name, Military Policy, Stateside Death, SuicideLeave a comment
US Army Seal
Sgt. Duane Shaw III, U.S. Army

Army Sgt. Duane Shaw III, 34, was taken to a hospital in nearby Temple, Texas where he was pronounced dead on June 8, 2016. Sgt. Shaw was found unresponsive at his off-post home in Killeen, Texas. Sgt. Shaw enlisted in the Army in December 2005 as a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) specialist. He was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood. Sgt. Shaw deployed in support of Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom; he earned the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, a Combat Action Badge and a Driver and Mechanic Badge with Wheeled Vehicle Bar, and other awards and decorations. Sgt. Shaw’s death was the third death reported in one week by Fort Hood officials. Decorated combat veteran SFC Antino Glass died in a fatal motorcycle crash on June 5th and Spc. Bernardino Guevara, Jr. was found dead with a gunshot wound on June 6th in a parking lot on post. Additionally, this was the 12th death reported in the month of June at Fort Hood. On June 2, 2016, nine service members died in a flood water training accident on post.

Related Links:
SGT Duane Cass Shaw, III | Find A Grave
Soldier re-enlists on Bridge of No Return
Soldier found unresponsive in Killeen identified
Fort Hood IDs soldier found dead in off-post home
Col. Andrew Poznick, One of Too Many Fort Hood
Soldier suicides: Causes studied in attempt to prevent future tragedies
Army Soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas Are Dying at Alarming Rates Stateside
Violent Crime, Suicide, and Non Combat Death at Fort Hood, Texas (US Army)

Army Spc. Bernardino Guevara, Jr. Found Dead from Gunshot Wound in Parking Lot Near the Sportsmen’s Center at Fort Hood, Texas (June 6, 2016)

On By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, In Their Name, Military Policy, Stateside Death, SuicideLeave a comment
Bernardino Guevara
Spc. Bernardino Guevara, Jr., U.S. Army (photo: Gun Memorial)

Army Spc. Bernardino Guevara Jr., 21, died from a gunshot wound in a parking lot near the Sportsmen’s Center at Fort Hood, Texas on June 6, 2016. Spc. Guevara’s home of record is listed as Roxbury, Massachusetts. He entered active-duty service in September 2014 as a Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator. Spc. Guevara was assigned to 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade at Fort Hood since March 2016. His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.

Related Links:
Obituary: Bernardino Guevara Jr.
Death of Fort Hood Soldier
Fort Hood IDs soldier who died from gunshot wound
Soldier found dead at Sportsmen’s Center on post identified
Soldier who died of gunshot wound at Sportsmen’s Center identified
Officials: Fort Hood soldier who died from apparent gunshot wound was from Roxbury
Fort Hood soldier from Massachusetts dies from gunshot wound
Soldier From Roxbury Dies From Apparent Gunshot Wound At Fort Hood
Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, June 18
Col. Andrew Poznick, One of Too Many Fort Hood
Army Soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas Are Dying at Alarming Rates Stateside
Violent Crime, Suicide, and Non Combat Death at Fort Hood, Texas (US Army)
Bernardino Guevara Jr., age 21 | Gun Memorial