Soldier charged in murder of pregnant spouse on Fort Campbell

A Fort Campbell soldier has been charged with murder following investigation into the death of his pregnant spouse.

According to a news release, Sgt. First Class Joseph Santiago, a soldier with the Fifth Special Forces group, has been formally charged with murder and injury of an unborn child in the death of Meghan Santiago, his pregnant wife. The incident occurred of Fort Campbell on September 27 and Joseph Santiago was arrested on September 28.

He’s being held in the Grayson County Jail pending an investigation by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division.

Commander of 5th Special Forces Group Colonel Brent Lindeman says, “Meghan’s death is a tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. This tragic event has shaken our entire unit. We take all allegations of domestic violence seriously, and we will provide every resource to ensure a thorough investigation.”