Lavena Johnson
From Salon.com:
"In July 2005, 19-year-old Johnson became the first female soldier from Missouri to die in Iraq. She was found with a broken nose, black eye and loose teeth, acid burns on her genitals, presumably to eliminate DNA evidence of rape, a trail of blood leading away from her tent and a bullet hole in her head. Unbelievably, that's not the most horrifying part of the story. Here's what is: Army investigators ruled her death a suicide."
KMT has recently joined the growing list of organizations, individuals and agencies that are calling for a full investigation into the circumstances of Lavena Johnson's death. We encourage you to visit the following sites for more information and opportunities to become involved.
The Tragic Story of Lavena Johnson (Salon.com)
Lavena Johnson Petition
Lavena Johnson Petition (Color of Change)
News Coverage (News 4, St. Louis, includes interview with parents)
Democracy Now Story (includes interview with parents)