EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 48 MIN
CODE RED: The Real Marine Behind "A Few Good Men" and His Unsolved Murder
from Hitched 2 Homicide · host Kris Calvert and Rob Pottorf
In 1986, Marine David Cox helped carry out a Code Red at Guantanamo Bay on a Private who fully recovered from his injuries. When David and nine others were faced with a court-martial and an Other Than Honorable Discharge, he refused a plea deal, stood trial, and walked free; his attorney arguing that he was following orders. That courtroom drama would go on to inspire Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men. But David’s story didn’t end there. In 1994, Cox was found shot to death—execution-style. Wallet intact. No robbery. No suspects. No justice. This week on Hitched 2 Homicide, we’re peeling back the Hollywood polish and military records to expose the haunting, unsolved truth behind one of the most infamous cases of military justice—and murder—in U.S. history. Subscribe, share, and leave a review. Every click brings us closer to justice. Join the H2H In-laws and Outlaws H2H on Instagram H2H on X H2H on Facebook Send Kris and Rob a Text or Message Buy Rob a Coffee Start Kris’s Books for FREE sources used for this podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1986, Marine David Cox helped carry out a Code Red at Guantanamo Bay on a Private who fully recovered from his injuries. When David and nine others were faced with a court-martial and an Other Than Honorable Discharge, he refused a plea deal, stood trial, and walked free; his attorney arguing that he was following orders. That courtroom drama would go on to inspire Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men. But David’s story didn’t end there.
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