There have been questions raised as to why this was a federal crime and not a state one. Here's what the Texas Tribune says:
See the source in post #50 above.The crime was deemed a federal crime, not a state one, because the killing occurred on a secluded part of the Fort Hood U.S. Army post in Killeen. This year, Fort Hood has been heavily scrutinized as at least nine soldiers have died in suicides, homicides and accidents.
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