Soldier Pleads Guilty to Fort Rucker Murder

Soldier pleads guilty to Fort Rucker murder

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- A Fort Rucker soldier is headed to military prison after pleading guilty to killing a fellow trainee. Private Brian Jones Jr., 24, pleaded guilty to one count of unpremeditated murder in the death of Private Abdul N. Latifu, 21, of the Bronx, New York City, according to the Fort Rucker Public [...]

Army Private Pleads Guilty to Murder at Fort Rucker

Army Pvt. Brian Jones Jr., 24, a former trainee in the advanced individual training course for air traffic control operators at Fort Rucker, pleaded guilty to unpremeditated murder under Article 118(2) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice in the killing of Pvt. Abdul N. Latifu, 21, of the Bronx, New York. The court-martial concluded on Jan. 29, 2026.