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Court martial begins nearly one year after soldier's death

by Rachel Welte

Posted: 12.10.2012 at 5:13 PM

Rachel Welte

Rachel Welte is the Weekend News Anchor and a General Assignment Reporter.

Spc. Brandy Fonteneaux / FOX21: File Photo

FORT CARSON, COLO. -- A court martial has begun at Fort Carson for the death of Army Spc. Brandy Fonteneaux.

The Texas native was found dead in her barracks last January.

There could be as many as ten panel members during the court martial.

Sgt. Vincinte Jackson has been charged with murder and premeditated murder.

If convicted he could be sentenced to life in prison.

His attorneys have declined to comment.

Fonteneaux's family said she knew Jackson, but they were not close.

Army officials have not publicly discussed a motive.

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