Questions Surround Death of NorCal Soldier In Afghanistan

GRASS VALLEY, Nevada County (KCBS)-- A Grass Valley soldier found dead one week ago in Afghanistan is set to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, but the death of 27-year-old Army Staff Sgt. David Senft in Afghanistan one week ago remains shrouded in mystery.

Senft's body was found inside the security fences of Kandahar Airfield. Senft's father worked at the the massive air base as an electrician, and said his son's body was found with a single gunshot wound in the deserted location.

KCBS' Tim Ryan Reports:

The elder Senft said he doesn't believe his son committed suicide. He said his son was recently married and had advanced toward his goal of flying a Black Hawk helicopter.

The father hoped to get some answers from the results of Friday's autopsy, due soon.

"I cannot let it go," Senft said. "There are too many questions about my son's death."

The young man is survived by a wife, his parents, a five-year-old son, older sister and younger brother.

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