Autopsy report reveals Clarksville soldier was stabbed nearly 70 times
The autopsy said she had at least 55 stab wounds and 13 incised wounds.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The autopsy of 23-year-old Katia Duenas Aguilar revealed she was stabbed almost 70 times.
The autopsy said she had at least 55 stab wounds and 13 incised wounds.
Aguilar was found on May 18, when the Clarksville Police Department responded to a home on Tiny Town Road.
The response sparked an immediate homicide investigation.
Pfc. Duenas-Aguilar, of Mesquite, Texas, was a soldier stationed at Ft. Campbell. She was a member of the division’s Combat Aviation Brigade, according to an Army spokesperson.
“We are stunned by the death of Pfc. Duenas-Aguilar,” said Lt. Col. Tony Hoefler, spokesperson for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell. “In the meantime, we will continue to cooperate with Army and local investigative authorities on this matter.”
Pfc. Duenas-Aguilar joined the Army as an Information Technology Specialist in 2018. She was honored with two Army Achievement Medals, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
WSMV4 reached out to the Clarksville Police Department on July 9. They said they have nothing new to release at this time. On May 28, Investigators said they were following active leads but could not release any information.
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call Detective Hofinga at 931-648-0656, ext. 5684. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, call the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipsline at 931-645-8477 or submit a tip online.
On May 25, the mother of Pfc. Duenas-Aguilar doubled the reward from $25,000 to $55,000 for catching her daughter’s killer.
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