NBC Matt Lauer Interviews Wife of Soldier Accused of Afghan Massacre By Chris Ariens on Mar. 25, 2012 - 10:37 AM Today Matt Lauer will interview Karilyn Bales, wife of Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the U.S. soldier accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians in a shooting massacre March 11. This is Karilyn Bales’ first television interview ...