Kate E. Brubacher, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas
A Kansas woman has been convicted by a federal jury for the murder of her husband, a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Riley. Margaret E. Shafe, 31, was found guilty of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Greg Shafe in February 2024 at their residence on the military base.
The conviction carries a potential life sentence. The final sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge, who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other relevant factors.
The investigation is being conducted by several agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division, and Fort Riley Fire and Emergency Services.
The prosecution team includes Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sara Walton and Lindsey Debenham along with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Graham.
