Central Texas Man Sentenced In Soldier’s Death
Save Email Print
Central Texas Man Sentenced In Soldier’s Death
A Central Texas man convicted of intoxication manslaughter in the death of a Fort Hood soldier is headed to federal prison.
Font Size:

(December 3, 2008)—Ravis Neal Key, II, 23, of Killeen, was sentenced to 216 months in federal prison Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Waco for intoxication manslaughter in the death of a Fort Hood soldier.

U.S. District Judge Walter Smith also ordered Key to pay $8,086 in restitution and to serve three years on supervised release after completing the prison term, U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton said.

Sutton said Key was driving at more than 75-miles-per-hour on June 30 when his vehicle slammed into a second vehicle that was stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Tank Destroyer Boulevard and Clarke Road.

The force of the collision propelled the stopped vehicle into the intersection and into the path of a third vehicle.

The driver of the second vehicle, Sgt. Andre M. Araujo, was critically injured in the crash, Sutton said, and died the next day at Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

“During treatment at the hospital following the accident, an examination of the Key’s blood contents revealed the presence of controlled substances including high levels of benzodiazepines, opiates, amphetamines and cannabinoids,” Sutton said.

Key pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter on Oct. 9.

Latest Comments

Posted by: Michelle Location: California on Mar 27, 2009 at 12:34 AM

This was murder, plain and simple. The laws are twisted. My daughter does not have a husband and my granddaughters do not have a dad. No amount of money will do. No time served will bring him back. Nothing but God's love will get us through this tragedy. We miss you son!
[ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Too little too late Location: Killeen on Dec 4, 2008 at 03:29 PM

18 years and $8086 does not seem like a high price to pay for taking someones life. Surely the dead mans life was worth more than this. I am sure his family thinks so. Any family wouold.
[ Report Abuse ]
More Stories
Video
13 Confirmed Dead, 30 Injured In Ft. Hood Shooting
305 Comments
Local Woman Claimed She Had Cancer To Get Money For Breast Implants
128 Comments
Community Rallies In Support Of Animal Shelter After Deadly Fire
70 Comments
Apartment Complex Where Suspected Gunman Lived Evacuated
62 Comments
Jury Acquits Local Paramedic Accused Of Fondling Female Patient
59 Comments
Central Texas Boy Suffers Head, Face, Eye Injuries In Dog Attack
58 Comments
KWTX.com Features
Double Dollar Deals
Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am.
Boss of the Month
Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month!
Golden Apple
Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms.
Emily Wants to Know
Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas.
Army Way
Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army.
Job of the Week
Click now to see hundreds of other jobs on Job Board TV!


Emergency Room Nurse - Join Metroplex Health System in Killeen as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. Metroplex offers a very competitive hourly wage, comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans. A new pay scale went in to effect in October 09! Join Metroplex in extending the healing ministry of Christ.

Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com: View More Jobs.
AP Video