Vanessa Guilln was sexually harassed by another soldier at Fort Hood but not the one who killed her last year, military officials said in a report. Atons awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. [18] On June13, 2020, hundreds of people assembled at the gates of Fort Hood to protest what organizers felt was a lack of information on the case. The 23-year-old Sapulpa, Oklahoma, native, who was days away from being discharged from the Army, vanished after a night out with friends in Killeen. The entire team is heartbroken. Authorities said a preliminary autopsy indicated his death, like that of Hernandezvargas, appeared to be from drowning. Prosecutors announced a charge in the case on July 2, 2020, detailing accusations that Specialist Guillen was killed by another soldier who then tried to dispose of her remains. Authorities have said Robinson bludgeoned Guillen to death in an arms room on the base and carried her body away in a heavy-duty plastic case. Elder Fernandes, 23, was last seen by fellow Fort Hood soldiers Aug. 17, 2020, at an off-base home in Killeen, Texas. They used my sons phone after they killed him to ask his friends for money for gas, Berg said. Berg told the station Olivares and Falcon used his sons cellphone after he was killed. Her dismembered remains were found June 30, buried in multiple shallow graves about 30 miles from the base. [41] Guilln's mother stated publicly that she had spoken to witnesses who heard two shots at the moment of Robinson's death, and stated her belief that Robinson was executed by authorities as part of a coverup involving senior members of the military. Her disappearance nonetheless prompted multiple investigations into sexual harassment on the base, as well as calls for a congressional probe into the way her disappearance and death were handled. Wednesday, Fort Hood officials said they do not suspect foul play in the death of Spc. Aaron Robinson, who took his own life when confronted by police after her remains were discovered, authorities said at the time. Aguilar is charged with federal crimes in connection with Guillen's April 22 death. On September 12, 1990, Dianne Hood, a 32-year-old mother of three, had just left a lupus support group at a community center in Colorado Springs, Colorado when the unthinkable occurred.A masked assailant in military garb grabbed Hood's purse from behind and then shot her. Fernandes left on his own accord, Army officials said. What is behind the violence and tragedy at Fort Hood? November 8, 2021 November 7, 2021 Admin. His skeletal remains were found June 19, 2020, in a Killeen field about four miles from the base, and authorities say foul play was involved in his death. US Army Spc. Authorities initially said Guillen, 20, of Houston, had last been seen in the parking lot of the Regimental Engineer Squadron Headquarters. . An investigation is underway and police say foul play is not suspected. Command Sgt. The Army blamed officials for letting Guillns killer Spc. Mejhor brought honor, dignity and respect to our nation, Armstrong said at the memorial, according to the news station. An federal affidavit filed July 2, 2020, details the killing and dismemberment of Army SPC Vanessa Guillen, far left, by fellow soldier SPC Aaron Robinson, center, and his girlfriend, Cecily Aguilar. The investigation found major flaws at Fort Hood and a command climate that was permissive of sexual harassment and sexual assault, said Mr. McCarthy. The couple buried the remains near the Leon River, it said. [38][39], In 2022 the Park Place post office was renamed after Guilln. Vanessa Guilln was sexually harassed by another soldier at Fort Hood but not the one who killed her last year, military officials said in a report released Friday. Brandon Michael Olivares, 28, of Killeen, is charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Bell County Jail records show. Wardrobe was reportedly romantically involved with Roys wife, the Herald reported. His death is under investigation but foul play is not suspected. Aton, 22, died of his injuries Aug. 12 after he was hit by a car as he provided assistance at the scene of an accident in Killeen, the Military Times reported. New York Times. It was ordered after the murder of Army Specialist . He did not report to work the following day as scheduled, Fort Hood officials said in a news release. Hundreds of people gathered to honour Guilln and other victims of sexual violence and mistreatment within the military. Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, III Corps deputy commanding general, said the investigation includes an assessment of whether the command climate is supportive of soldiers reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault and the identification of any systemic issues with the SHARP program. Robinson, 20, was identified as a suspect in the disappearance of Guillen as an attorney for the victims family claimed he also attacked Guillen with a hammer and dismembered her body with a machete. Published: Oct. 12, 2021 at 4:48 PM PDT FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) - Specialist Maxwell Hockin, 26, a soldier stationed at Fort Hood, was found dead behind his company barracks over the weekend, according to officials at Fort Hood. Jones entered the Army in May 2017 as a cavalry scout and had been assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment since August 2018, according to Fort Hood officials. His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. PFC Anthony Peak was a valuable member of this team and his loss is felt by his friends and the soldiers of the Saber Squadron and Greywolf Brigade. Vanessa Guillen murder: Demonstrators carry a banner demanding justice for slain U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen during the Black and Brown Unity March July 12, 2020, in Los Angeles. And we believe that the person that killed her is that person that sexually harassed her, the one that walked into the shower. Investigators who searched her phone found that the last person she texted was Specialist Robinson. "He had an outstanding work ethic, was a mentor to his peers, and was always willing to help out the team. A Bell County grand jury declined to indict the suspected gunman in June, the publication reported. Military officials have said foul play is not suspected in his disappearance. Last year, at least 39. As long as I keep learning from my mistakes and Morta had been an Army private since last September, when he entered as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle mechanic. [42], On July10, 2020, the Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy announced that he would order a "full independent review" of Guilln's case. Aaron David Robinson, who later killed himself. His name was later added to the official list of Army deserters. All those men and women in our service suffering from sexual harassment, suffering from sexual assault because they report it yet they take it as a joke. His body was found at the base of the dam, according to a news release from the Bell County Sheriffs Department, which is investigating the case. [2][23] Aguilar told police that Robinson had confessed to her that he had killed a female soldier at Fort Hood. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, the news station reported. A body believed to be the missing 23-year-old soldier was discovered hanging from a tree Aug. 25 in Temple, about 30 miles from the base. The body of Morta, 26, was discovered July 17 after he was believed to have drowned in Stillhouse Hollow Lake, about 15 miles from the base. Along with threatening Wardrobe, Roy had busted out the windows of Wardrobes car, the newspaper reported. [35] Another mural is dedicated to her at Taqueria del Sol in the Park Place neighborhood. I was kind of ignored.. A witness told investigators that Specialist Guillen left the arms room where she had been working and went to the arms room controlled by Specialist Robinson to confirm serial numbers for weapons and equipment, the complaint said. Aguilar was reported to be the girlfriend of Aaron David Robinson, a specialist ranked enlisted soldier who was one of the last known people to see Guilln on the day of her disappearance and who had previously been interviewed by investigators. Wedel last spoke to her son Aug. 19, 2019, when he called her asking for gas money, she told the Post. Mark Felix/Agence France-Presse Getty Images. We send our most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Private Hogan. There are four deceased Soldiers and 16 wounded from a shooting incident on Fort Hood April 2. Her suspected killer was fellow soldier Spc. Specialist Guillen was last seen around noon on April 22, 2020, in the parking lot of her squadrons headquarters at Fort Hood. Ivan Antonio Lopez was identified as the person responsible for the shooting incident, and is. In addition, no fewer than five Fort . Olivares girlfriend, Estrellita Hidalgo Falcon, 37, also of Killeen, is charged with hindering prosecution and unauthorized use of a vehicle. [9] In early June, Guilln's mother told reporters she did not trust the Army's handling of the investigation and her attorney, Natalie Khawam,[17] said she believed the family was "being kept in the dark"[16] because few details had been released regarding the disappearance. Stars and Stripes November 12, 2021 Fort Hood soldier Cpl. murders, and cases of sexual . October 13, 2021 / 5:33 PM / CBS DFW FORT HOOD, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - U.S. Army officials at Fort Hood have identified the soldier who was found dead Saturday, Oct. 13 behind his company barracks. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time, said Col. Kevin Capra, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Jun 14, 2021. The first notable murder in Fort Bragg was by Jeffrey R. Macdonald. Maj. Ryan McLane and I would like to express our deepest condolences to Anthonys family and friends. Hogan, 19, and Peak, 21, died Feb. 1 from injuries they suffered in a private car crash on Highway 195 in Williamson County. At the request of law enforcement, Aguilar placed a controlled telephone call to Robinson, who said, "Baby, they found pieces", and texted Robinson multiple news articles, to which he never denied anything in response. His awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. Sewell is the latest soldier to disappear from the base after a series of soldiers disappeared in the past few years. Once dismissed by cynics as a "conspiracy theory the New World Order is rapidly becoming a reality. He was assigned to the 9th Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since May 2019. (Robinson) told her he was worried about getting in trouble for violating the Army's fraternization rules since Aguilar was still married to another soldier and he hit Guillen in the head with a hammer. According to Army officials, that was also the last day he was seen alive, driving his black 2018 Kia Rio off-base in Killeen. The punishments are the latest Army moves in response to Guillns disappearance and death. Brandon Rosecrans Brandon Michael Olivares, 28, of Killeen, Texas, is charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm in the May 18, 2020, shooting death of PFC Brandon Rosecrans, 27, of Fort Hood. Robinson shot and killed himself in Killeen as officers moved in to arrest him June 30. A new independent report details widespread, systemic problems at Fort Hood, Texas, including a culture that allows sexual assault in the ranks. But the only among the victims may be the institution that them all. Spc. Additionally, soldiers have visited local hotels and hospitals throughout central Texas and continue to expand their search efforts.. Fernandes mother, Ailiana Fernandes, told NBC News that her son had been hospitalized for several days prior to his disappearance. Minutes later, police and firefighters were called to a different location about four miles away, where they found Rosecrans Jeep burning, the news station reported. Athletic, she lifted weights, played soccer, and ran on track and cross-country teams. [2] After a young mom was gunned down, investigators uncovered a heinous and unholy plot that began at the victim's own home. Vanessa Guilln was sexually harassed by another soldier at Fort Hood but not the one who killed her last year, military officials said in a report released Friday. Fox News Media; . [21] On July 27, 2020, Guilln's mother, who had previously been detained for illegal immigration, was granted parole in place by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the assistance of Garcia and immigration attorney Luis Gomez Alfaro. Mortas awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. 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