These are the 15 most dangerous soldiers currently serving life sentences in military prison with some even waiting for the end on death row.
15 – Isaac Aguigui
Aguigui hailed from a military family and served as an intelligence analyst in the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
He met his wife, Sgt. Deirdre Aguigui, at the U.S. Military Academy Prep School. Their relationship was reportedly troubled, marked by domestic abuse and infidelity.
On July 17, 2011, Sgt. Deirdre Aguigui, who was approximately seven months pregnant, was found dead in the couple’s apartment at Fort Stewart. Initially, her death was attributed to natural causes due to a lack of clear evidence.
Isaac Aguigui received $500,000 in benefits following her death, however evidence later came to light that he had murdered his wife whom he thought was continuing to cheat on him.
After his wife’s death, Aguigui formed an anti-government militia group called FEAR (Forever Enduring Always Ready), recruiting disgruntled soldiers.
He used the insurance money to purchase firearms and bomb-making materials. In December 2011, Aguigui orchestrated the murders of former soldier Michael Roark and his 17-year-old girlfriend, Tiffany York, fearing they would expose the group’s activities.
In July 2013, he pleaded guilty to these murders and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
In March 2014, a military court convicted him of a further murder of his wife and causing the death of an unborn child, sentencing him to life without parole and a dishonorable discharge from the Army.
Isaac Aguigui is currently serving his life sentences at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana and is currently 12-years into his sentence.
14 – Ronald Gray
Gray served as a cook in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Between April 1986 and January 1987, he embarked on a violent spree in the Fayetteville area, murdering multiple women, including fellow soldiers and civilians.
His crimes included the murder of Private Laura Lee Vickery-Clay and civilian Kimberly Ann Ruggles, as well as the attempted murder of Private Mary Ann Lang Nameth.
In civilian court, he pleaded guilty to two additional murders and five rapes, receiving eight life sentences, three to be served consecutively.
In 1988, a military court-martial at Fort Bragg convicted Gray of multiple offenses, including premeditated murder and attempted murder. He was unanimously sentenced to death, dishonorably discharged, and reduced in rank to Private E-1.
Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, a military prison death sentence requires presidential approval. On July 28, 2008, President George W. Bush approved Gray’s execution, marking the first such approval since 1957.
An execution date was initially set for December 10, 2008, but a federal judge issued a stay to allow for further appeals. In December 2016, the stay was lifted, but as of now, no execution date has been scheduled.
Gray remains incarcerated at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He is one of the few individuals on the U.S. military’s death row, with the last military execution carried out in 1961.
13 – John Russell
Russell, born in 1965, was a 14-year Army veteran from Sherman, Texas.
At the time of the incident, he was serving his third tour of duty in Iraq with the 54th Engineer Battalion.
Colleagues noted that he was proficient with traditional radio equipment but struggled with newer computer-based systems, leading to performance issues and strained relationships with peers.
Over time, he became increasingly withdrawn and exhibited signs of psychological distress.
On May 11, 2009, Russell carried out a mass shooting at the Camp Liberty Combat Stress Center near Baghdad. He had previously sought help at the clinic multiple times for mental health issues, including depression and suicidal thoughts.
On the day of the shooting, after an argument at the clinic, he was being escorted back to his unit when he seized an unsecured M16 rifle from his escort, returned to the clinic, and opened fire.
The attack resulted in the deaths of five unarmed personnel: Navy Commander. Charles Springle, Dr. Matthew Houseal, Sgt. Christian Bueno-Galdos, Spc. Jacob Barton, and Pfc. Michael Yates Jr.
In 2013, Russell pleaded guilty to five counts of unpremeditated murder as part of a plea agreement to avoid the death penalty. However, the prosecution was permitted to argue that the killings were premeditated.
The military judge, Colonel David Conn, found Russell guilty of premeditated murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
Following his conviction, Russell was transferred to the United States Disciplinary Barracks military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he is currently serving his life sentence.
12 – Dwight Jeffery Loving
Loving, a native of Rochester, New York, was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, in December 1988.
On December 11, he committed two armed robberies of convenience stores, netting less than $100.
On December 24, he murdered two taxi drivers, Private Christopher Fay, an active-duty soldier working part-time as a cab driver, and retired Army Sergeant Bobby Sharbino.
In both cases, Loving hired the drivers, directed them to secluded areas, robbed them, and shot them in the head. He also attempted to murder a third cab driver, Howard Harrison, who managed to escape.
Loving was arrested on December 13, 1988, and provided a videotaped confession.
In April 1989, a military court at Fort Hood convicted him of two counts of premeditated murder, attempted murder, and multiple counts of robbery, sentencing him to death. His conviction and sentence were upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1996.
On January 17, 2017, President Barack Obama commuted Loving’s death sentence to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The commutation stipulated that Loving would never be eligible for release or parole.
Loving is currently incarcerated at the United States Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, the U.S. military’s only maximum-security military prison for male service members.
11 – Grady Wayne Wilkes
Wilkes joined the Alabama Army National Guard in December 2010, held the rank of corporal and served as an infantry fire team leader but had not been deployed during his service.
On May 19, 2019, Auburn police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a mobile home park. When officers knocked on the door, Wilkes answered wearing military-style body armor and a helmet, armed with a rifle.
He immediately opened fire, fatally shooting Officer William Buechner and wounding Officers Webb Sistrunk and Evan Elliott. A fourth officer was fired upon but was not hit.
Wilkes fled the scene, prompting a manhunt. He was apprehended approximately nine hours later in a wooded area near the crime scene.
Wilkes was indicted on charges including capital murder of a law enforcement officer, three counts of attempted murder, and domestic violence. He pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
In August 2023, a Lee County jury found Wilkes guilty of capital murder and two counts of attempted murder. Although prosecutors sought the death penalty, the jury sentenced him to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
Wilkes is currently serving his life sentence in an Alabama state prison. Specific details about his exact location within the prison system have not been publicly disclosed.
10 – Ulises Moore Ramirez
Moore-Ramirez served as a construction engineer with the 1st Engineer Brigade at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Between 2013 and 2014, he exploited his position to commit heinous crimes across the United States.
His actions came to light when a parent in Sioux City, Iowa, reported suspicious online interactions to local authorities, leading to an investigation by the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division.
Scheduled for arraignment in April 2015, Moore-Ramirez deserted the Army the day before his court-martial, placing him on the Army’s most-wanted list.
He remained a fugitive for nine years, during which he fled to Mexico. In July 2024, Mexican authorities apprehended him near the U.S. border and returned him to military custody.
On February 19, 2025, Moore-Ramirez pleaded guilty to all charges during a court-martial. He was sentenced to 31 years in military prison, dishonorably discharged, reduced in rank to private, and ordered to forfeit all pay and allowances.
He is currently incarcerated at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas where he has currently served just under 4-months of his sentence.
9 – Robert Bales
Bales enlisted in the U.S. Army in November 2001, following the September 11 attacks. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Over the course of his military career, Bales completed three tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. During his deployments, he sustained injuries, including a foot injury in the Battle of Najaf in 2007 and a traumatic brain injury in 2010 after his vehicle rolled over.
Despite these challenges, Bales continued to serve, though he reportedly struggled with the psychological toll of combat and personal issues back home.
On the night of March 11, 2012, Bales left his base in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, and carried out a brutal attack on two villages, murdering 16 civilians, including women and children.
He returned to his base after the first attack to resupply before proceeding to the second village.
In June 2013, Bales pleaded guilty to 16 counts of premeditated murder and other charges to avoid the death penalty. During his sentencing hearing in August 2013, he expressed remorse, calling his actions “an act of cowardice.”
The military jury sentenced him to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He was also demoted to the rank of private and dishonorably discharged from the Army.
Bales is incarcerated at the United States Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth where he has currently served 11 years and 9 months of his sentence.
8 – Nidal Hasan
Hasan was born on September 8, 1970, in Arlington County, Virginia, to Palestinian immigrant parents.
He earned a medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and specialized in psychiatry.
He served as a psychiatrist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center before being assigned to Fort Hood.
Colleagues noted concerns about his performance and behavior, including comments perceived as anti-American.
On November 5, 2009, Major Hasan entered the Soldier Readiness Processing Center at Fort Hood and opened fire, killing 13 people and wounding 32 others.
He used an FN Five-seven pistol and carried a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver, though the latter was not used. Hasan was shot by responding officers, resulting in paralysis from the chest down.
In August 2013, a military jury convicted Hasan of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder. He was sentenced to death and dismissed from the Army.
Hasan represented himself during the trial and expressed no remorse, stating that he had “switched sides” and considered himself a Mujahideen waging jihad against the United States.
Hasan is incarcerated at the United States Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas where he has currently served 11 years and 9-months.
As of April 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court denied his final appeal, clearing the way for an execution warrant to be signed by the president, however, executions in the military justice system are rare and can be delayed for years due to the lengthy appeals process.
7 – William Kreutzer
Kreutzer enlisted in the U.S. Army in February 1992 and was assigned to the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. He served in the Sinai Peninsula as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission in 1994.
During his service, Kreutzer exhibited signs of mental health issues, including depression and violent ideations. Despite these warning signs, he was promoted to sergeant and continued to have access to weapons.
On October 27, 1995, Kreutzer opened fire on a morning physical training formation at Towle Stadium on Fort Bragg. Using a semi-automatic rifle, he killed Major Stephen Badger and wounded 18 other soldiers.
The attack was premeditated and Kreutzer had previously expressed intentions to harm fellow soldiers, even informing a colleague of his plans the night before the shooting.
In 1996, Kreutzer was convicted of premeditated murder and 18 counts of attempted murder, receiving a death sentence.
However, in 2005, the Army Court of Criminal Appeals vacated his death sentence, citing ineffective assistance of counsel and failure to adequately present evidence of his mental health issues during the original trial.
In March 2009, as part of a plea agreement to avoid the death penalty, Kreutzer pleaded guilty to one count of premeditated murder, 18 counts of attempted murder, and other related charges.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, reduced in rank to private, dishonorably discharged, and ordered to forfeit all pay and allowances.
Currently incarcerated at the United States Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth where he has served 16-years and 2 months of his sentence.
6 – Hasan Akbar
Born Mark Fidel Kools on April 21, 1971, Akbar legally changed his name after converting to Islam.
He earned an engineering degree from the University of California, Davis, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1998.
Assigned to the 326th Engineer Battalion of the 101st Airborne Division, Akbar initially performed well, earning the Good Conduct Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
However, over time, his superiors noted behavioral issues, including isolation and talking to himself, leading to his removal from leadership positions and exclusion from deployment into Iraq.
On March 23rd, 2003, during the early stages of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Akbar launched a premeditated attack on fellow soldiers at Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait.
He threw four hand grenades into tents where soldiers were sleeping and then opened fire with his rifle.
The assault resulted in the deaths of Army Captain Christopher Seifert and Air Force Major Gregory Stone, and injured 14 others, primarily from grenade shrapnel.
Akbar was tried by a general court-martial at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 2005. He was convicted of two counts of premeditated murder and three counts of attempted premeditated murder.
The military jury sentenced him to death, marking the first time since the Vietnam War that an American soldier was convicted of murdering fellow soldiers during wartime.
Akbar’s defense argued that he suffered from mental health issues, including paranoia and sleep disorders, and had a history of abuse.
Despite these claims, the conviction and death sentence were upheld by the Army Court of Criminal Appeals in 2012 and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in 2015.
As of June 2025, Akbar remains on death row at the United States Disciplinary Barracks military prison, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
5 – Ryan Gibson Anderson
Born in 1978 in Everett, Washington, Anderson graduated from Washington State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in history, focusing on Middle Eastern military history.
He converted to Islam during college, adopting the name Amir Abdul Rashid. Anderson enlisted in the Washington Army National Guard in 2002, serving as a tank crewman with the 81st Armored Brigade. He held the rank of Specialist (E-4) and was preparing for deployment to Iraq in early 2004.
In late 2003 and early 2004, Anderson engaged in online communications with individuals he believed to be al-Qaeda operatives, offering to provide information on U.S. military tactics, equipment vulnerabilities, and methods to kill American soldiers.
He was arrested on February 12, 2004, following a sting operation involving the FBI and Army Counterintelligence, which was initiated after an amateur cyber-monitor, Shannen Rossmiller, alerted authorities to Anderson’s online activities.
Anderson was court-martialled at Fort Lewis, Washington, and on September 3, 2004, was found guilty on five counts of attempting to provide aid to the enemy.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole, demoted to the rank of private, and dishonorably discharged from the Army.
During the trial, his defense argued that he suffered from mental health issues, including bipolar disorder and Asperger syndrome, which influenced his actions.
Anderson is currently incarcerated at the United States Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth where he is currently illegible for parole, having served 20 years and 9 months of his sentence, although no parole hearing has been scheduled as of yet.
4 – Maliek Kearney
Stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Kearney’s wife Karlyn Ramirez, was assigned to Fort Meade, Maryland.
The couple had a four-month-old daughter and had recently separated with Karlyn Ramirez obtaining a protective order through the Army, prohibiting all contact between her and Kearney.
On August 24, 2015, Kearney traveled from South Carolina to Severn, Maryland, using his girlfriend’s car and gas cans to avoid stopping for fuel and being seen.
He entered Ramirez’s townhouse using his key and shot her three times at close range, killing her.
Kearney then staged the scene to appear as a sexual assault and placed their four-month-old daughter in Ramirez’s arms before fleeing back to South Carolina.
Kearney was arrested in October 2016 and stood trial in August 2018. He was convicted of interstate travel to commit domestic violence resulting in death and using a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.
On November 30, 2018, he was sentenced to life in federal military prison without the possibility of parole and ordered to pay $492,800 in restitution to Ramirez’s family.
Kearney is currently incarcerated in a federal prison, serving his life sentence without the possibility of parole.
3 – Joseph Bozicevich
Joseph Bozicevich, 41, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.
On September 14, 2008, Bozicevich shot and killed Staff Sgt. Darris Dawson and Sgt. Wesley Durbin after they attempted to counsel him for poor performance, including losing a grenade and leaving a soldier behind during a patrol.
At the time of the incident, he was deployed to Patrol Base Jurf in Iskandariyah, Iraq, on his second combat tour. He had previously served 15 years in the Army Reserve.
Witnesses testified that Bozicevich chased Dawson while firing his weapon and later shot Durbin inside a communications station.
Bozicevich claimed he acted in self-defense, alleging that Dawson and Durbin threatened him with rifles and that he disarmed them using martial arts before opening fire. However, prosecutors argued that Bozicevich acted out of anger and frustration over his leadership.
Bozicevich was court-martialled and found guilty of two counts of premeditated murder. Due to a non-unanimous verdict, the death penalty was not an option.
On August 10, 2011, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, reduced in rank to private, dishonorably discharged, and ordered to forfeit all pay and allowances.
He was initially held at Liberty County Jail before being transferred to the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth where he has been for 13-years and 9 months.
2 – Andrew Paul Witt
Witt enlisted in the Air Force in 2001 and was assigned to Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, where he served as an avionics technician with the 116th Air Control Wing.
He had been stationed at Robins since August 2002.
On July 5, 2004, Witt fatally stabbed Senior Airman Andrew Schliepsiek and his wife, Jamie, at their home on Robins Air Force Base.
He also attempted to murder Senior Airman Jason King, who had intervened during the attack.
The motive was reportedly related to Witt’s inappropriate advance toward Jamie Schliepsiek, which was confronted by her husband. Witt later confessed to the murders, stating he did not want to leave any witnesses.
In October 2005, Witt was convicted of two specifications of premeditated murder and one specification of attempted premeditated murder. A military panel sentenced him to death, making him the only Air Force member on death row at that time.
However, in 2013, the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the death sentence due to ineffective assistance of counsel during the sentencing phase.
A new sentencing hearing was conducted in 2018, where Witt was sentenced to life in military prison without the possibility of parole. This decision was upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in 2023.
Witt is currently serving his life sentence at the United States Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, the U.S. military’s only maximum-security prison.
1 – Cole Bridges
Bridges enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 2019 and was assigned as a cavalry scout to the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Prior to joining, he had been consuming online jihadist propaganda and expressing support for ISIS on social media.
In October 2020, approximately one year into his service, Bridges began communicating online with an FBI undercover agent posing as an ISIS supporter.
He offered tactical guidance, including military combat tactics, and provided portions of a U.S. Army training manual with the understanding that they would be used by ISIS in future attack planning.
Bridges also diagrammed military maneuvers intended to help ISIS fighters maximize the lethality of attacks on U.S. troops and advised on fortifying ISIS encampments to ambush U.S. Special Forces. Additionally, he created propaganda videos supporting ISIS and sent them to the undercover agent.
Bridges was arrested in January 2021 and charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and attempting to murder U.S. military service members.
He pleaded guilty to terrorism charges on June 14, 2023. On October 11, 2024, he was sentenced to 14 years in military prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release.
Despite requesting the maximum sentence of 40 years, the judge considered mitigating factors, including Bridges’ lack of direct communication with ISIS and signs of remorse.
Bridges is serving his sentence at the United States Disciplinary Barracks but will be under supervised release for 10 years at the end of his sentence in 2038.
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