Afghan massacre suspect Robert Bales: What we know so far - The Week

Afghan massacre suspect Robert Bales: What we know so far - The Week: Afghan massacre suspect Robert Bales: What we know so far
Over the weekend, we learned the name of the alleged murderer of 16 unarmed Afghan villagers. Now other more telling details are falling into place
posted on March 19, 2012, at 11:16 AM
Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales enlisted in the Army two months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and was on his fourth tour of duty when he allegedly killed 16 Afghan civilians earlier this month.

Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales enlisted in the Army two months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and was on his fourth tour of duty when he allegedly killed 16 Afghan civilians earlier this month. Photo: REUTERS/Department of Defense/Spc. Ryan Hallock/ SEE ALL 69 PHOTOS

Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales arrived at the military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., on Friday to await trial for the nighttime massacre of 16 unarmed Afghan villagers, including nine children, that unfolded earlier this month. As military prosecutors decide on the exact charges Bales will face, and while the soldier's civilian and military lawyers work out a defense case, reporters have been busy filling in some of the blanks about the life of the 38-year-old married father of two. Here's what we know about Bales so far: