Soldier found guilty in 1985 triple slaying of his family

Soldier found guilty in 1985 triple slaying

By Kevin Maurer - The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Apr 8, 2010 16:21:31 EDT

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A soldier who was acquitted in civilian court more than 20 years ago was convicted by a military jury Thursday of murdering an Air Force wife and her two children in 1985.

Master Sgt. Timothy Hennis was found guilty of three counts of premeditated murder by a jury that deliberated less than three hours following three weeks of testimony in the case.

The panel is to consider Hennis’ punishment during a sentencing hearing that starts Friday and is expected to conclude Monday. It could sentence him to death or to life in prison for the slayings of 31-year-old Kathryn Eastburn and her young daughters in their Fayetteville home.

Eastburn’s husband and surviving child hugged each other and wept after the verdict was announced. Hennis, 52, reached back and squeezed wife Angela’s hand before the decision was announced but he showed no reaction to the verdict. His wife cried.
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Soldier found guilty in 1985 triple slaying