U.S. Soldier has been sentenced to life in military prison with eligibility for parole after being found guilty of murdering three Afghan civilians, mutilating them for "souvenirs" and planting weapons on them. - Happy Veterans Day!!!

Soldier found guilty of murdering Afghans, sentenced to life

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November 10, 2011|By Patrick Oppmann, CNN

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This photo from the U.S. Army shows Sgt. Calvin Gibbs' tattoos that are suspected to represent his "kills."

Army Staff Sgt. Calvin Gibbs has been sentenced to life in military prison with eligibility for parole in 10 years.
A military court-martial Thursday found Gibbs guilty of murdering three Afghan civilians, illegally cutting off pieces of their corpses to keep as "souvenirs" and planting weapons to make the men appear as if they were Taliban fighters killed in legitimate firefights.
He was reduced in rank to private and ordered to forfeit all pay and benefits. Gibbs already has served 547 days of pre-trial confinement, which will be subtracted from the 10-year sentence.



Soldier found guilty of murdering Afghans, sentenced to life - CNN