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Another Fort Hood soldier found dead, the fourth this year near Texas post
Pvt. Mejhor Morta, 26, of Pensacola, Florida.
Seems to be some bad hoodoo going on there at Fort Hood.
Pvt. Mejhor Morta, 26, of Pensacola, Florida.
7/22/20
Pvt. Mejhor Morta, 26, of Pensacola, Florida, is one of at least four Fort Hood soldiers whose bodies were found near the post this year. Fort Hood officials said in a statement Tuesday that the soldier was found Friday in the vicinity of Stillhouse Lake, about 20 miles from Killeen in Bell County. Morta, the soldier found dead Friday, entered the Army in September 2019 as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle mechanic. Since May, the soldier was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Morta’s awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.Authorities did not describe the circumstances surrounding the death or say whether foul play was suspected. The Bell County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident, Fort Hood officials said. Officials in Bell County did not return calls for comment Tuesday afternoon. “Unfortunately, this U.S. soldier’s death is consistent with our concerns: that these soldiers are living on a dangerous base and are being threatened if they speak up. Enough is enough," Natalie Khawam said. Khawam represents the family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, 20, who authorities say was killed by fellow soldier Spc. Aaron David Robinson in April.
Seems to be some bad hoodoo going on there at Fort Hood.