Carl Evan Swain, First Degree Murder, Georgia 2013

SAVANNAH, GA – In a shocking turn of events, Carl Evan Swain, 43, a resident of Alabama, has been charged with first degree murder in the beating death of Specialist John Joseph Beans Eubank, 29, on November 30, 2013, on Fort Stewart.

According to federal law, a murder occurring within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States is a federal crime. Fort Stewart lies within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States.

United States Attorney Edward Tarver stressed that an indictment is only an accusation and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U. S. Attorneys Cameron Heaps Ippolito, Karl I. Knoche, and Tania D. Groover are prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States.

Carl Evan Swain, aka “COWBOY,” faces serious charges for this heinous crime. The exact charges are first degree murder. The city of Savannah, Georgia, is where this case is unfolding. The crime occurred on November 30, 2013. The status of this case is currently under indictment.

Defendant details: Carl Evan Swain, 43, resident of Alabama. The U.S. government is pursuing this case. No specific sentence has been handed down yet, but it’s clear that the defendant will face serious consequences if convicted.

This case is a stark reminder of the violence and tragedy that can occur on our nation’s military bases. The people of Georgia and the nation are looking for justice for Specialist Eubank and his family.

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