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- Soldier found dead in dumpster on Army base (newsbreak.com)
A 23-year-old soldier, Sergeant Sarah Roque, was found dead in a dumpster at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.
Roque was reported missing on Monday after failing to show up for duty. Her body was discovered the following day.
Authorities have launched a homicide investigation, and a person of interest has been taken into custody. The person’s identity has not been released.
Roque had served in the Army for four years as a mine dog handler. She had received several awards, including the Army Commendation Medal.
Roque’s death has left a “tremendous void” in her unit, according to Major General Christopher Beck. The Army is providing support to those affected by her passing.
The circumstances surrounding Roque’s death and her connection to the person of interest remain unclear.
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