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Army Reservist Behind Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Warned Fellow Soldiers of His Intentions, Police Bodycam Reveals

LEWISTON, Maine – An Army reservist responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history expressed concerns over his mental state to New York State Police before he was hospitalized last summer. In police bodycam footage obtained by various media outlets, 40-year-old Robert Card detailed that fellow soldiers were worried because he was capable of doing something harmful. The release of this video followed new details from Maine State Police regarding the gunman’s cellphone, revealing …

Woman in the Army convicted in murder plot of her soldier husband from her base

ST. JOSEPH TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN – The tragic murder of Army Sgt. Tyrone Hassel III on New Year’s Eve 2018 shocked the community as investigators unraveled a dark and sinister plot involving his wife, Spc. Kemia Hassel, and her secret lover. Sgt. Hassel was shot multiple times outside his father’s home in Michigan, leaving behind his wife and almost 2-year-old son. The shooting prompted a panicked 911 call from Kemia, who was inside the home at …

Israeli army suffers deadliest day in Gaza conflict with 21 soldiers killed

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – The Israeli army reported the loss of 21 soldiers in central Gaza, marking the deadliest day for its forces since the war began. According to the military, the soldiers were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings on Monday when a rocket-propelled grenade was fired at a nearby tank, setting off the explosion prematurely and causing the buildings to collapse on them. The assault came as Israeli forces pushed deep into …

Friend’s Warning Ignored: How Army Officials Overlooked Red Flags Leading to Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting

LEWISTON, Maine – A friend of Robert Card, the Army reservist who committed Maine’s deadliest mass shooting when he killed 18 people in Lewiston in October 2023, had warned his Army supervisor about Card’s mental state. Sean Hodgson shared his concerns through a cellphone text screenshot, expressing his belief that Card was capable of carrying out a mass shooting. Despite the red flags raised by Hodgson and other warning signs, Army officials did not take …

Army Reservist’s Desperate Warnings Ignored Before Maine Mass Shooting

LEWISTON, Maine – Sean Hodgson’s concerns about his friend Robert Card’s deteriorating mental state and access to firearms went unheeded by authorities, leading to a tragic mass shooting. Hodgson, a former roommate and fellow US Army reservist, had repeatedly warned officials about Card’s increasing anger and paranoia, along with his refusal to seek help. His fears were realized when Card fatally shot 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston before taking …

Infantry Officer Accused of Texas Mass Shooting Had History of Domestic Violence During Army Service

AUSTIN, Texas – A former Army officer, Shane James Jr., is accused of a mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of six people, including his parents, in Texas. A report by an Austin public radio station revealed that James was arrested in 2014 for assaulting his wife at Fort Hood while serving as an Army 1st lieutenant. He left the Army in 2015, about a year after the arrest. Domestic violence was found to …

Paratrooper’s Mysterious Death on Cape Lookout National Seashore Leads to New Army Cold Case Unit

CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C. – The picturesque Cape Lookout National Seashore off the coast of North Carolina is known for its wild horses and stunning vistas. However, in 2020, it became the setting for a tragic homicide involving a young paratrooper from the elite 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg. Enrique Roman-Martinez, a lover of good food and video games, had a big heart, according to his sister Griselda. She described him as a very good kid, …

Jailed Former Army Sergeant’s Delayed Trial Resulted in Second Victim’s Attack: Victim Speaks Out

ST AUSTELL, England – A former Army sergeant from Cornwall is raising concerns about delays in the justice system that allowed him to attack a second victim. Martin Underwood, originally from Par near St Austell, was jailed for threatening to kill one woman and trying to suffocate another during sex in two separate incidents. Underwood’s first victim, who was assaulted in 2021, described him as controlling and dangerous. The second victim, Elizabeth Hudson, said Underwood …

Mother-of-Two Shares Heartbreaking Children’s Reaction After Attack by Army Sniper

Virginia Beach, VA – A mother-of-two recently shared the heart-wrenching reaction of her children after an attack by her Army sniper ex-husband. The incident left the kids questioning, “Did daddy do that?” The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed that her former husband, who served as an Army sniper, launched a violent attack on her. The mother shared that her children, aged 4 and 7, were devastated and confused by the horrifying incident. According …

Family of Army Spc. Denisha Montgomery Smith Demands Answers and Justice After Her Death Inside U.S. Base

Wiesbaden, Germany – When Army Spc. Denisha Montgomery Smith was discovered deceased inside a U.S. base in Germany last year, her family was left devastated. Montgomery Smith’s loved ones now express their anguish over the lack of answers surrounding her death, an alleged physical assault leading up to her passing, and the absence of accountability for the military members involved. Just weeks prior to her death, the 27-year-old military police officer and mother of two …