Army Sgt. Sarah Roque Found Dead in Dumpster at Missouri Base

A person of interest is in custody as the Army investigates the suspected homicide of Sgt. Roque at Fort Leonard Wood.

Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23, was reported missing after failing to report for duty on Monday at Fort Leonard Wood.
Her body was discovered in a dumpster near single-soldier housing on the base, prompting a homicide investigation.
The Army Criminal Investigation Division is leading the inquiry, with a person of interest now in custody.
Roque served as a mine dog handler with the 5th Engineer Battalion and had enlisted in 2020.
Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck expressed condolences, stating Roque's death has left a significant void at the base.