Who is the soldier charged in the killings?
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
For how long did security concerns keep authorities from searching the Afghan village?
For three weeks
How many was Bales accused of slaughtering?
16
Why was it so dangerous for Americans to go in?
They were expecting to be attacked any time
Who is Matthew Hoffman?
lead investigator in the case
Where is the hearing going to be held?
near Tacoma, Washington
What did Hoffman's team collect?
blood samples, took photographs and found a number of 9mm shells at the site
Who else had already collected evidence?
Afghan troops
How long did negotiations with local leaders take?
20 days
What was the name of the hearing in which Hoffman testified?
Article 32 hearing
What province did the shootings take place near?
Kandahar