A former U.S. soldier and his wife face serious federal charges after prosecutors say they starved their young daughter to death at a Georgia military base. The case has sent shockwaves through the Fort Stewart community and highlighted concerns about child welfare on military installations.
Brandon M. Kelley, 29, and Stacey D. Kelley, 26, were indicted by a federal grand jury on August 8, 2025, on charges of felony murder and two counts of second-degree murder. The charges stem from the death of their daughter, Vyolet Kelley, who died while the family was living at Fort Stewart Military Reservation in southeast Georgia.
