Hearing set for Fort Carson soldier charged in nephew's death

Posted: 05.15.2012 at 5:06 AM

A Fort Carson soldier charged with murdering his 2-year-old nephew will appear before a military judge. / FOX21 News: File photo

FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) -- A military judge is holding a hearing for a Fort Carson soldier charged with murder in the November death of his 2-year-old nephew.

The hearing is scheduled Tuesday for Pfc. Jason A. Price. It will help determine whether Price should face a court-martial.

Charging documents indicate the toddler suffered blunt force trauma to the head at Fort Carson on Nov. 5. The child's name hasn't been released.

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Price is charged with premeditated murder. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole and a dishonorable discharge.

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