Sergeant Alfredo Antonio Martinez, 30, was found dead of a gunshot wound at Fort Cavazos, Texas, on August 27, 2023. Two fellow soldiers at the scene initially reported that Martinez had killed himself, but their accounts contained discrepancies that prompted a broader inquiry. An autopsy could not conclusively determine the manner of death.

The Army Criminal Investigation Division conducted extensive interviews. Specialist Nicholas Lowery initially said Martinez had shot himself, then later confessed during a prolonged interrogation to having shot Martinez; Lowery was charged with unpremeditated murder and two counts of obstructing justice. Specialist Rene Heber was charged with accessory to murder after the fact, accessory to involuntary manslaughter after the fact, and obstructing justice, accused of tampering with evidence and giving false statements. Both have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting court-martial.

Martinez’s family has criticized the initial suicide narrative and urged a thorough investigation. The exact sequence of events the night of heavy drinking at a base residence remains unclear. Does anyone have information about Martinez’s last night or the events at that residence?