Kansas woman convicted of murdering Army husband at Fort Riley

A tragic incident occurred at Fort Riley in February 2024, when a Kansas woman, Margaret E. Shafe, was convicted by a federal jury for the murder of her Army soldier husband, Army Spc. Greg Shafe. The jury found her guilty of murder in the second degree for shooting and killing her husband at their home on the military installation.

Greg Shafe, a devoted husband and father, succumbed to a fatal gunshot wound to the head that he sustained on February 19, 2024, while on base. He tragically passed away the following day. Shafe, who was set to deploy to Poland with his new squadron, stayed by Margaret’s side while she was hospitalized in Kansas City due to complications with her pregnancy. The couple had a 1-year-old daughter, Sydona, and Shafe also had a stepdaughter.

In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, a GoFundMe page was created by a family friend to support Shafe’s daughters. The post on the fundraising platform expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and highlighted Greg Shafe’s positive impact on those around him.

Following the conviction, it was revealed that one of Greg Shafe’s siblings would be adopting his younger child, while his stepdaughter would be living with her biological father. Margaret Shafe now faces a maximum penalty of life in prison for her actions.

The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and details surrounding the incident are still unclear. The investigation was carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division, and the Fort Riley Directorate of Emergency Services.

This heartbreaking story serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence within military families. It highlights the importance of providing support and resources to servicemembers and their loved ones to prevent such tragic events from occurring in the future.

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