Army sergeant sentenced to life in brutal slaying of female soldier
Spc. Brandy Fonteneaux stabbed 74 times
Spc. Brandy Fonteneaux
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Posted: 12/13/2012
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FORT CARSON, Colo. -
An Army sergeant has been sentenced life in prison with the possibility of parole for the slaying of a fellow soldier in the barracks at Fort Carson in Colorado.
A military panel convicted Sgt. Vincinte L. Jackson, 40, of unpremeditated murder Thursday in the Jan. 8 death of Spc. Brandy Fonteneaux.
The 28-year-old soldier from Houston was found dead in her barracks room, stabbed 74 times. Her family said they were told by Army investigators that her body was naked when it was discovered.
Jackson faced up to life in prison without parole.
Jackson, who testified during sentencing, says he doesn't know why he killed Fonteneaux. Prosecutors didn't immediately know how many years Jackson would serve before he is eligible for parole.
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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