A former Army sergeant convicted in one of the most disturbing sexual assault cases in recent military history has been found dead in his prison cell at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Sgt. Greville Clarke, 32, was discovered unresponsive on September 19, 2025. Emergency personnel attempted resuscitation but were unsuccessful. Clarke was pronounced dead at the scene. His death marks the first inmate fatality at the military’s only maximum-security prison since 2019, according to Army spokesperson Maj. Travis Shaw. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and an investigation is ongoing by the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID).
A Pattern of Predation at Fort Hood
Clarke’s name became infamous in April 2025 after he was convicted at court-martial on a staggering 29 charges, including:
- Attempted premeditated murder
- Rape
- Kidnapping
- Aggravated sexual contact
- Assault with intent to commit rape
- Robbery
- Obstruction of justice
- Indecent visual recording
- Burglary
- Multiple forms of assault
The court heard how Clarke terrorized Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos) between early 2021 and October 2022, targeting young, junior enlisted women living in the barracks. Most of his victims were new to the Army — young privates — making them particularly vulnerable.
His attacks escalated over time, culminating in a brutal 3-hour assault in which he reportedly planned to stuff one woman into a footlocker and transport her off-post. She managed to escape — likely saving her own life and putting an end to his reign of terror.
Courtroom Absence, But Overwhelming Evidence
Despite the serious charges, Clarke never once faced his victims in court. During the two-week trial, he remained in Bell County Jail under suicide watch. Survivors delivered harrowing testimony, reliving their trauma in excruciating detail.
One survivor confronted him in an unsworn statement:
“I talked to God that day… I believe God allowed me to outsmart you. If you are released, you will hurt someone, maybe even kill. You don’t belong in society.”
Another survivor said she still struggles to believe it all happened:
“All this felt like a dream, felt like it wasn’t real. I doubted every memory that I had.”
Physical evidence, including Clarke’s own recorded confessions, left little doubt about his guilt. Even his own defense team could offer little in the way of rebuttal.
Life Sentence Plus 112 Years
Military judge Col. Maureen Kohn sentenced Clarke to life in prison with the possibility of parole, plus an additional 112 years and six months for the additional charges. He also received a dishonorable discharge, stripping him of all military rank and benefits.
The Army’s Office of Special Trial Counsel — responsible for prosecuting Clarke — credited the courage of the five survivors and the diligence of the CID investigators.
“May [the survivors] now begin their lifelong paths of healing and vindication knowing their voices have ensured the accused is held accountable,” said Maj. Allyson Montgomery, the lead prosecutor.
While the Army has not yet released a cause of death, Clarke had previously been placed under constant surveillance due to concerns about self-harm. Whether his death was suicide, the result of medical issues, or something else remains under investigation.
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