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Drill instructor acquitted of homicide in 2021 death of Marine recruit

Staff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley had been charged with negligent homicide and other alleged offenses in connection with the 2021 death of Pfc. Dalton Beals.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

Boot camp tragedy: A recruit died. His drill instructor faces the blame

A look at the upcoming negligent homicide trial at Parris Island, South Carolina.

By Irene Loewenson and Jonathan Lehrfeld

5 months ago

Marine drill instructor’s homicide trial delayed due to new evidence

The delay comes in part because of the news that one medical examiner had determined the Marine recruit died of heart issues rather than overheating.

By Irene Loewenson

7 months ago

Marine private first class dies during grueling final boot camp event

Pfc. Dalton Beals passed away on Friday.

By Andrea Scott

2 years ago

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