Earlier this month, Don Ayala, a member of the Army's Human Terrain social science project, pleaded guilty to manslaughter. He admitted to shooting a man in Afghanistan, after that man lit on fire Ayala's teammate, Paula Loyd. Now, Loyd's family is asking a federal judge to go easy on Ayala, as he faces up to 15 years in prison for his role in the revenge killing. The New Orleans Times-Picayune has the story, while the* Boston Globe *explores Loyd's brief, purposeful life. The more you learn about her, the more of a tragedy her death seems.
Family Wants Leniency for ‘Human Terrain’ Avenger
Earlier this month, Don Ayala, a member of the Army’s Human Terrain social science project, pleaded guilty to manslaughter. He admitted to shooting a man in Afghanistan, after that man lit on fire Ayala’s teammate, Paula Loyd. Now, Loyd’s family is asking a federal judge to go easy on Ayala, as he faces up to […]
