The motives of the armed couple who tried to enter MacDill AFB are still unknown, but their names are now known. Army Spc. Paul Kilburn is being charged with desertion, and Micah Noel Goodier is facing as yet unknown charges.
MacDill Air Force Base officials have released the names of the two individuals that attempted to gain entry to the base Monday evening.
Army Spc. Christopher Paul Kilburn, Alpha Company, 1-16th 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. is charged with desertion. He will be turned over to Army authorities.
Additional charges will be pending as the investigation continues.
Micah Noel Goodier, Palm Beach, Fla. will face charges pending a decision by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The couple was arrested Monday evening, when they tried to gain access to the base. The base’s public affairs office did not know if either person had an attorney.
Air Force Col. Dave Cohen said during a news conference earlier Tuesday that it doesn’t appear to have been a terrorism attempt.
Investigators were still trying to get to the bottom of the couple’s motivation and intent, Cohen said.
“We’ve been talking to them since last night trying to get information, and we’re still trying to put that puzzle together,” he said.
So, we know who they are, but we’re no closer to knowing what their intentions were. I’m still skeptical about whether or not this was a terrorist attempt. Isn’t it far too early to be ruling that out?
Informed Family Member
June 19, 2010 at 12:01 am
For everyone who is clueless out there and is thinking the worst — he was only trying to see his Grandmother’s husband who works at the base hospital. It was the only true Grandfather he ever knew — a better father-figure than his idiot of a Dad. Other than his AWOL charges and use of a fake ID, he had no ill intentions toward anyone. Chris is kind and gentle, but distraught. He needs love and support, but a lot of counseling. Keep him in your prayers. Thanks
Full Man D
December 29, 2010 at 4:46 am
I have known Chris for years. He and I were best friends in Highschool. I can attest to his character and know that he is a good hearted person. He is one of the best friends that you can have and would go out of his way for anyone. By no means is Chris a terrorist. He has made a few poor choices in life but that does not change the fact that he is a good man. What irritates me the most is the perception that is given to him. All of the facts that have been labled to him scream terrorist. Everyone passes judgment right away. These facts close peoples minds and they do not nor would not believe the reason behind them. The bottem line is that Chris Kilburn is not a terrorist and people need to get the whole story before labeling him as such.