Posted on 12/02/2018 8:14:50 AM PST by ameribbean expat
Vice Adm. Scott A. Stearney, commander of U.S. 5th Fleet, was found dead in his quarters in Bahrain on Saturday, according to a statement from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson.
While an investigation is ongoing, the death of Stearney will almost certainly be ruled a suicide, a U.S. defense official told USNI News. An official determination on the cause of death is expected by mid-week, USNI News has learned.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.usni.org ...
Red scarf?
Which ‘Petty’ officer has/had pictures?
“While an investigation is ongoing, the death of Stearney will almost certainly be ruled a suicide...”
Investigation is being conducted by James Comey.
Maybe I missed it, but dead of WHAT? Gunshot to the head, hanging, plastic bag over head, OD on sleeping pills, etc., etc.
If nothing obvious, at least they could say "No apparent signs of foul play."
First responders reported that he was Bahrain dead.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Leonard_scandal
Or some other corruption.
Family keeps those 3-Star benefits instead of visiting him in Leavenworth.
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