Army soldier suspect in killing of Afghan civilians reported Lake Tapps homeowner


March 16, 2012 · 6:31 PM

An Army soldier suspected in the massacre of 16 Afghan has been identified according to Tacoma News Tribune as Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who owns a home on Lake Tapps.

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