The body of a missing Fort Hood soldier is believed to have been found hanging from a tree about 30 miles from the Army base — …
The body of a missing Fort Hood soldier is believed to have been found hanging from a tree about 30 miles from the Army base — at least the seventh death linked to the embattled Texas Army base in recent months. The man was discovered in Temple with identification that indicates he may be Sgt. Elder Fernandes, according to the Temple Police Department. Fernandes,23, who was the alleged victim of sexual abuse, was last seen Aug.17 when a superior dropped him off at a home in Killeen, officials said. Fort Hood said that Fernandes had transferred units after reporting sexual abuse, though more details about his claims haven’t been released.
