A family of four, including a U.S. Army noncommissioned officer, was found dead at their home in Fort Stewart, Georgia, in an incident that Army officials have described as “domestic in nature.”
The deceased were identified as Staff Sgt. Meiziaha T. Cooper, her husband Desmond Cooper, and their two children, Juice, aged 4, and Desmond Jr., aged 9. The tragic discovery was made after a welfare check was requested by Staff Sgt. Cooper’s unit.
Staff Sgt. Meiziaha T. Cooper, who joined the Army in 2012, was a decorated culinary noncommissioned officer. She was remembered by her fellow soldiers as a caring coworker and was often referred to as “the best work mom.” The circumstances surrounding the deaths of the Cooper family have not yet been fully disclosed by Army officials. The cause of death and the identity of the perpetrator, if any, remain under investigation.
The incident occurred on November 16, 2023, when the bodies were discovered in the family’s home on the Army base. Fort Stewart law enforcement and the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division are leading the ongoing investigation. Although the details of the deaths are yet to be released, officials have indicated that the incident is isolated, with no ongoing threat to the community.
Fort Stewart, located in Georgia, is recognized as the largest Army base east of the Mississippi River. The base has a long history of supporting military families and providing a safe environment for its residents. The death of the Cooper family has brought a somber mood to the community, with many expressing their condolences and support.
The investigation into the deaths of the Cooper family is expected to continue, with Army officials likely to provide more information as it becomes available. Until then, the community at Fort Stewart and beyond mourns the loss of one of its own and her family.