Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. — An Army specialist faces murder charges after the body of Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23, was discovered in a dumpster at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, last week. Officials announced on Thursday that Spc. Wooster Rancy, 21, has been charged in connection with Roque’s death.
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Rancy, a combat engineer from Miami who joined the Army in 2022, is also charged with obstruction of justice. He is currently held in pretrial confinement awaiting a preliminary hearing.
Roque, originally from Ligonier, Indiana, was reported missing after failing to report for duty. Her death is being investigated as a homicide, although officials have not released details on the motive or circumstances leading to Rancy’s arrest.
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At a press conference following the discovery of her body, Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck addressed the tragedy, stating, “As a commander and a leader, this is a tragedy. This is something that we never want to happen. We never want for the family to have to endure, or for the unit to have to endure.”
Roque enlisted in the Army in 2020 and served as a mine dog handler. She was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon during her service.
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Maj. Gen. Beck further honored Roque’s memory, saying, “Sarah not only served our country bravely and honorably as a soldier; she was also a daughter, a sister, and a friend to many.”
