On May 15, 1974, James McClister, a 13-year-old white male and the child of American expatriates, was killed in Germany. The perpetrator was David Edward Maust, a 20-year-old U.S. Army serviceman stationed in Frankfurt. Maust claimed the boy's death resulted from an accident involving a stolen moped. However, the military court found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter and larceny, sentencing him to four years at Fort Leavenworth.
Maust's criminal behavior escalated after his release. ...
MEMBER ACCESS
Continue reading the complete case summary
Unlock the full case narrative for James McClister, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.
Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member?
Log in
