David Cox (Marine)
David Cox | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Vernon Cox November 27, 1966 |
| Disappeared | January 5, 1994 (aged 27) Natick, Massachusetts |
| Body discovered | Medfield, Massachusetts on April 2, 1994 |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Bay Community College |
| Occupation | U.S. Marine (1985–1989) |
| Known for | Participating in a hazing ritual that nearly killed a Marine, which served as the inspiration for A Few Good Men |
| Spouse | Elaine Tinsley |
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Released |
| Conviction | Simple Assault |
| Criminal charge | Attempted Murder, Conspiracy to commit murder |
| Penalty | 30 days' incarceration |
| Details | |
| Victims | PFC William Alvarado |
| Date | A Sunday on September 1986 1:30 am |
| Location | Guantanamo Bay Naval Base |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1985-1989 |
| Rank | Corporal (E-4) |
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David Vernon Cox (November 27, 1966 – January 5, 1994) was a U.S. Marine who was found murdered in Medfield, Massachusetts. Aaron Sorkin's 1989 play A Few Good Men and the 1992 film adaptation of the same name were based partly on events that Cox was a part of, while he was in the Marines.