U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23, was reported missing from Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and her body was later found in a dumpster on the military base. The Army is investigating her death as a homicide and a person of interest has been arrested in connection to the killing. The identity of the person in custody and the details of the charges have not been released. Roque, originally from Ligonier, Indiana, served as a mine dog handler with the K9 Detachment in the Fifth Engineer Battalion. She enlisted in the Army in 2020 and had received several awards and decorations for her service. Maj. General Christopher Beck expressed condolences to Roque’s family and colleagues, emphasizing the tragic loss to the military community. The Army is offering a $10,000 reward for information on the case. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on providing support and resources to those affected by the loss of Sgt. Roque.
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Soldier Sarah Roque discovered deceased in dumpster at Fort Leonard Wood
