FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A man who killed his pregnant wife at Fort Campbell will serve life in prison, with eligibility for parole, for his crimes.
On Tuesday, Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Santiago, a 5th Special Forces Group support soldier, was found guilty of the murder of Meghan Santiago and injury to their child. He was sentenced Wednesday evening, with an additional 6-month sentence for injury to the child. Additionally, Santiago was reduced in rank to private and dishonorably discharged, according to Fort Campbell officials.
On Sept. 27, 2021, Meghan Santiago sustained blunt force injuries and later died in the hospital, according to her autopsy report. An emergency C-section and brain surgery were performed in an attempt to save her and her unborn child. The baby girl survived being born eight weeks early, but Meghan died from her injuries.
Joseph Santiago opted to be sentenced by the military judge instead of the jury.
This article will be updated.
Chris Smith contributed to this report.