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Despite a second autopsy concluding Marine Pfc. Dalton Beals may have died from heart problems while training on Parris Island in 2021, his mother said the focus of the upcoming trial should be on a drill sergeant's alleged negligence.

Despite a second autopsy concluding Marine Pfc. Dalton Beals may have died from heart problems instead of heat injuries while training on Parris Island in 2021, his mother said the focus of the upcoming trial should be on a drill sergeants alleged negligence.

The senior drill instructor accused of negligent homicide in the 2021 death of Marine Pfc. Dalton Beals did not enter a plea during an arraignment at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island.

A report places the blame for the death of the Dalton Beals, 19, on training and leadership failures, including company commanders, but particularly cites the role of the Crucible team leader, a senior drill instructor whose name is redacted.

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. -- Dalton Beals wasn't just fighting to complete the two-day Crucible training at the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The recruit, who joined the Marines because it was the toughest military branch, was fighting for his life. He was beginning to slump, teetering at times, and he was breathing heavier than most of the others. It was over 90 degrees. Another recruit offered to pour water on him. Beals responded: "It wouldn't help."