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Kelli Bordeaux: Remains Finally Found

Police announced on Wednesday that the remains of a woman soldier that had been missing for two years were recently found. 23-year-old Fort Bragg-based Pfc. Kelli Bordeaux was last seen outside of the...
Kelli Bordeaux: Remains Finally Found
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  • Police announced on Wednesday that the remains of a woman soldier that had been missing for two years were recently found.

    23-year-old Fort Bragg-based Pfc. Kelli Bordeaux was last seen outside of the Froggy Bottoms bar on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, N.C. in April 2012.

    The young woman had spent the evening socializing, drinking, and singing karaoke. Her vanishing was a disturbing mystery to her family and the Fayetteville community.

    Col. Christian Karsner is the chief of staff at Task Force Bragg. Karsner said in a statement, “We are deeply saddened that the discovery of the apparent remains of Army Spc. Kelli Bordeaux now concludes our final hopes of her returning safely.”

    Lt. Col Heather A. Kness, Bordeaux’s battalion commander, said the following in a statement:

    She and her family have remained close in our hearts since Kelli last stood in our formation in April 2012. We honor her memory and will always remember her vibrant spirit, her love of life and her loyal and dedicated service to our Army and nation as a combat medic.

    The deceased soldier’s body was found in what was described as a deeply wooded area. According to Fayetteville Police Chief Harold Medlock, Bordeaux’s remains were located by authorities about three to four miles from where she was last seen alive.

    A man named Nicholas Holbert was arrested in connection with Bordeaux’s disappearance and murder.

    Holbert is a registered sex offender who was questioned multiple times by law enforcement.

    Apparently, Holbert worked at the Froggy Bottoms bar and was seen there on the night of Bordeaux’s disappearance.

    Holbert is said to have confessed to the murder. He allegedly led police to the shallow grave that held Bordeaux’s remains.

    The 27-year-old was reportedly charged with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. Prosecutors are considering the death penalty.

    Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the area where the young woman’s remains were found.

    Authorities said that the location is being treated as an active crime scene.

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