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Retired Special Forces Soldier Accused of Shooting Wife, Fleeing

May 6, 2026

Summary

A retired Special Forces soldier, Craig Berry, is accused of shooting his wife in northern Tennessee and then disappearing into the woods. Authorities are conducting a manhunt, with video showing a K9-led search for the armed fugitive.

How coverage differs

Left outlets focus on the serious accusation and ongoing manhunt for Craig Berry, while right outlets sensationalize the manhunt with dramatic footage of the armed Special Forces fugitive.

  • Left: Soldier's Training Used to Evade Capture After Allegedly Shooting Wife Left-leaning outlets focus on the serious accusation against retired Special Forces soldier Craig Berry for allegedly shooting his wife in northern Tennessee. They emphasize the ongoing manhunt as authorities search for the armed fugitive who disappeared into the woods.
  • Right: Armed Special Forces fugitive tracked through woods after alleged shooting Right-leaning outlets sensationalize the manhunt, highlighting dramatic video footage showing a bloodhound tracking the 'armed Special Forces fugitive' Craig Berry into the woods. They underscore the dangerous nature of the situation after he allegedly shot his wife.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Retired Special Forces soldier accused of shooting wife, disappearing in woods

Right

  • CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Bloodhound tracks armed Special Forces fugitive into woods after allegedly shooting wife

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