Fort Cavazos Soldier Sentenced to Life in Prison for Horrific String of Attacks on Female Troops

A Fort Cavazos soldier has been sentenced to life in prison for a violent campaign of sexual assaults and physical attacks on women stationed at the Texas base. Sgt. Greville Clarke, 31, was convicted on 29 counts, including rape, intent to commit kidnapping, attempted premeditated murder, sexual assault, indecent visual records, robbery, physical assault, and obstruction of justice.

The offenses, which took place between 2021 and 2022, involved five female soldiers who were attacked in their barracks. In addition to the life sentence, Clarke was sentenced to 112.5 years, a reduction in rank to E-1, a dishonorable discharge from the Army, and a total forfeiture of pay and allowances.

According to court records, Clarke's attacks were brutal and calculated. On October 2, 2022, he broke into a woman's barracks room, bound her hands, and blindfolded her before sexually assaulting her at gunpoint. He took photos of her naked, struck her with his gun, and stole $14,000 after taking her credit card. Clarke attempted to force her into a footlocker to take her to another location, but she managed to flee.

In another incident, Clarke broke into a barracks room and assaulted two female soldiers while holding them at knifepoint. He raped one of the women. In a separate incident, Clarke hid in a woman's shower and attacked her when she got to her barracks, but she was able to flee.

Clarke was apprehended in October 2022 and held in pretrial confinement. The investigation highlighted significant security lapses in the barracks, with virtually no security measures in place, including no cameras and inadequate locks. A 2023 Government Accountability Office report found widespread deficiencies in basic safety infrastructure within barracks, including broken door locks and windows.

Maj. Allyson Montgomery, lead prosecutor from the Army's Office of Special Trial Counsel, praised the survivors for their courage and resilience. “I am incredibly proud of the five survivors of Sgt. Clarke's violence for standing strong against him during trial. It has been my honor to walk with them on the journey to receive justice. May they now begin their lifelong paths of healing and vindication knowing their voices have ensured the accused is held accountable for his crimes.”

Clarke was assigned to the 74th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, and joined the Army in 2017 as a bridge crewmember. His awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal.