' Staff Sgt . James Bales reportedly says he ` ` hid behind a mask of bravado '' He has pleaded guilty to more than 30 criminal charges , including 16 conspiracy charges . A jury will decide whether the year - old Bales will have a chance at parole .
Army Staff Sgt . Robert Bales reportedly says he `` hid behind a mask of bravado '' He has pleaded guilty to more than 30 criminal charges , including 16 murder counts . A jury will decide whether the 39-year-old Bales will have a chance at parole .