Originally published Dec. 7, 2010
By DAN ELLIOTT
Associated Press
FORT CARSON, Colo. -- A baby-faced, chain-smoking infantryman who was on a prescribed antidepressant when he allegedly shot and killed a captured Taliban member is the latest challenge to the Army's ability to address mental health problems in the ranks while fighting two lengthy wars.
Pfc. David Lawrence, 20, also told family members before the shooting he was hearing voices.
Lawrence is charged with premeditated murder in the Oct. 17 death of the prisoner, who prosecutors say was asleep in a jail cell when he was shot. If convicted, Lawrence could face execution or life in prison.
More here.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment