Suicide ruled in soldier’s death; Indiana dad not convinced

The military has ruled suicide in the death of a Kentucky National Guard soldier whose body was found on a Mississippi military base in 2008.

Spc. Ryan Longnecker’s father is not convinced the 19-year-old killed himself.

Brian Longnecker, who lives in Richmond, Ind., says much of the 610-page report was blacked out.

Longnecker was training at Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg, Miss., when he disappeared on Aug. 6, 2007. He initially was classified as absent without leave. His body was found on base June 3, 2008. His gun and a spent shell casing were found nearby.

Brian Longnecker says he’s contacted an attorney to review the report.

Army spokesman Chris Grey says the investigation was closed on March 30 after it was determined Longnecker committed suicide.