**The conspiracy subreddit is a thinking ground. He had been reported missing on Aug. 18. Discovery Company. After Guillen's disappearance, her Army ID, bank card and two sets of keys were found by investigators inside a workshop where she worked. Commanders will be required to list service members as absent-unknown for up to 48 hours while they do everything in their power to locate them and determine if their absence is an emergency or voluntary. Trump, who met withGuillensmom, dad, two sisters, and family lawyer in theOval Office, said: Well get to the bottom of it.. Thirteen killed themselves. Prosecutors in 2014 said Gregory McQueen ran a prostitution ring at Fort Hood for a month or two that took advantage of cash-strapped female soldiers and connected them with higher-ranking officers. His car was also found burned nearby. "The Army has confirmed that the bones, hair and other remains found are Vanessa Guillen," Khawam said in a statement. According to reports, she was bludgeoned to death by fellow soldier Aaron Robinson, who then killed himself in July as police were trying to arrest him. The military base's 1st Cavalry Division has asked for public help in locating the 23-year-old specialist. Most notably, Guilln went missing for almost two months in the beginning of the year before her remains were found and it was declared that she had been murdered. Dawn Gomez holds her 3-year-old granddaughter, Saryia Greer, who waves at Vanessa Guillen's mural painted by Alejandro "Donkeeboy" Roman Jr. on the side of Taqueria Del Sol, July 2, 2020, in Houston. CONSPIRACY: Fort Hood | Crime Junkie Podcast Several social media groups had been raising awareness about the soldiers disappearance for days before the Army post acknowledged the disappearance Sunday evening. Missing Fort Hood soldier murdered and buried by Army specialist, woman Lt. Col. Chris Brautigam, a 1st Cavalry Division public affairs officer, said last week that Fernandes had previously transferred units after reporting sexual abuse, and that an investigation into the allegation remained open. Recruiting commanders and captains bargain with their general to even out the averages so all commands make mission. Fort Hood sergeant Gregory McQueen accused of a prostitute ring for cash-strapped female soldiers, A US Army sergeant in an anti-sexual-assault program pimped female soldiers at Fort Hood, Fort Hood sergeant admits he pimped soldiers, Fort Hood soldiers murder brings unsolved cases to forefront, Foul play suspected in death of Fort Hood soldier after remains found in Texas field, Fort Hood soldier killed at a Texas strip club, Army veteran, Fort Hood soldier found shot dead at Texas apartment, Pfc. The criminal complaint released later Thursday said the civilian arrested in the Guillen case is Cecily Aguilar, 22, of Killeen, Texas, near Fort Hood. Milley raised concerns that warning signs of serious trouble may have been missed. Results from the investigation will be released in October. ** What Happened At Fort Hood That Led To 14 Firings? - Refinery29 Two more who had separated. Another soldier is missing from Fort Hood, Army says Another Fort Hood soldier is missing. The Army asks for help. Specialist Cole Jakob Aton was the most recent death,after he was hit by a car and died on August 12. There's no reason why a young beautiful girl who joined the Army, to honorably serve our country, should be in a shallow grave near on our own turf. Specialist Aaron David Robinson, Gregory Wedel-Morales, Private Mejhor Morta, Specialist Francisco Gilberto Hernandez-Vargas, Private First Class Brandon Scott Rosecrans, Private First Class Freddy Delacruz Jr, Specialist Christopher Wayne Sawyer and Specialist Shelby Tyler Jones were all found dead at Fort Hood this year. [20], Spc. Body of Missing Fort Hood Soldier Who Reported Sexual Abuse Found 5:11 PM EDT, Sun October 10, 2021. He was a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 553rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade. That is crazy. ET . We need to find her and get justice," Mayra Guillen wrote. She said she went on base with police and found his only known car still parked there. What wouldn't have been allowed five years ago, test scores and criminal records, is now rec'g waivers and being admitted. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Posted: May 16, 2022 / 07:12 AM CDT. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command received notification from Guillen's captain that she was last seen on the Fort Hood base. Officials within Vanessa Guillen's unit become aware she's missing, according to court documents. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/army-suspects-foul-play-disappearance-fort-hood-soldier-vanessa-guillen-n1231928/, Army suspects foul play when they find Gregory Morales body outside of Fort Hood. Will It Matter To Anti-Vaxxers? The Unacknowledged special access projects around the targeted individual phenomena are originated around there as well. Fort Hood investigators said on their Facebook page that they "have no credible information or report that Guillen was sexually assaulted.". Then would send his little 'soldiers' in to burglarize their homes. **Our intentions are aimed towards a fairer, more transparent world and a better future for everyone. All Rights Reserved. Multiple deaths of young US soldiers at Fort Hood,[4] has shed light on a sexual assault ring in Killeen, Texas. Robinson enlisted Aguilar to help him dispose of Guillen's body, according to the complaint. Authorities searching for another missing Fort Hood soldier During a bond hearing federal prosecutor Mark Frazier told the judge that Aguilar made phone calls from jail where she told the person on the line that she had access to $5,000 to leave the country. FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) - Fort Hood late Sunday announced PVT Brendan Lush, who had been missing since Monday, May 9, had been located and was being returned to his Army unit with the. Aguilar told authorities the two of them then dismembered Guillen's body using a "hatchet or machete type knife" and buried pieces of her body in three separate holes, according to court documents. Today, U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo imposed a 30-month-term of imprisonment for Gore, while Williams received 24 months. Missing Fort Hood soldier found by: Allison Fox O'Connor. [4], Ki Theory - 'Suspicious Minds' feat. ET) October 7, according to a statement by the Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), which said she failed to report to work that day. Both Gore and Williams were permitted to remain on bond and voluntarily surrender to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. "The unit sexual assault response coordinator has been working closely with Sgt. But some families havent been able to confirm the bodies of our loved ones, leaving us to believe that Aaron David Robinson has been kidnapped. Missing Fort Hood soldier found - KWTX [20] Robinson was a combat engineer assigned to A Troop, Engineer Squadron. Wasn't that uncommon to find drug paraphernalia in equipment, dorms, work areas, etc. Army Pfc. Fort Hood conspiracy involves a grand scale sexual assault ring in Killeen, Texas, that utilizes underground facilities, particularly West Fort Hood, to conduct human trafficking transactions. "We appreciate the working relationship we have with his family as we work together to find him and provide for his well being," Brautigam said. The Army just now says that there is foul play in the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen. These are only some of many that signaled an alarming pattern that's developed over the years with several of the deaths that occurred on or near the base linked to foul play. Another suspect, Cecily Aguilar, 22, Robinson's girlfriend, is accused of helping him dispose of Guillen's body. Fort Hood soldier found safe with family after failing to show up for Lt. Col. Chris Brautigam, a 1st Cavalry Division public affairs officer, told CNN in a statement that there is an "open. There have been a slew of mysterious fatalities this year but how many Ford Hood soldiers have gone missing? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [8] The discovery was made after U.S. Army investigators supposedly received a tip directing them to the location of the body, officials said. I saved myself from Royal life, Harry says & insists 'sharing's an act of service', Love Island's Olivia Hawkins breaks silence as she returns to the UK, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, Coronation Street fans horrified as Amy Barlow is raped in disturbing scenes, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Law enforcement, Sewells chain-of-command and her family have been unable to contact her in the time since. Investigators with CID talked to two witnesses who allegedly saw Robinson on April 22 leaving his work area with a large box that appeared "very heavy in weight," and place that box in his car before driving away, according to court documents. People were showing up for P.T. [10] He held the rank of Specialist at the time of his death. Complaint: Missing Texas soldier was killed at Fort Hood "[8], 3rd Combined Arms Battalion conducting subterranean training in West Fort Hood, 2008, In 1947, Armed Forces Special Weapons Command constructed an underground installation built near Killeen, Texas, called Site Baker. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Guillen family and Khawam said the deceased male suspect was a superior officer who allegedly walked in on Vanessa as she was showering, sat down and watched her. But the investigation into her disappearance uncovers more than anyone bargained for - secrets, lies, and a system that failed to protect the people within it. In late June, the partial remains of missing 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier Pfc. "The unit also facilitated his transfer from a unit who has recently deployed to a different unit within the brigade to ensure he received the proper care and ensure there were no opportunities for reprisals.". Specialist Cole Jakob Aton was the most recent death, the skeletal remains of 24-year-old Pvt Gregory Scott Morales, Guillens body, found in July, was mutilated and burned, had to be identified through strains of her hair, beaten so badly that officials had trouble using dental records, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Five were murdered. Did you encounter any technical issues? At some point, her family says she confided in her two sisters, Lupe and Mayra, that she was having problems while posted at Fort Hood, the sprawling Army base outside of Killeen, Texas. She even reported to other soldiers on base, but she didn't want to do a formal report because she was afraid of retaliation and being blackballed, and she, like most victims, just tried to deal with it herself," Lupe Guillen, 16, told ABC News on July 1. On July 30, Pea wrote a social media post saying there would be an active shooter at the base, according to an affidavit obtained by KXAN. LAREDO, Texas Two soldiers stationed in Texas have been ordered to federal prison for conspiring to transport undocumented aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. The Fernandes family has retained an attorney, Natalie Khawam, who's also the attorney for the family of Vanessa Guillen, 20, who went missing from Fort Hood in late April and whose remains were discovered near the base months later. **, Press J to jump to the feed. Jennifer Sewell had failed to report for duty on Thursday,. The body of Pvt. Rule 2 does apply throughout the rest of this thread. Khawam later said she was told Guillen and Robinson had an argument in the armory where they worked after she discovered his alleged affair with the estranged wife of a former soldier. Updated on: June 3, 2016 / 10:45 PM / CBS/AP. Inside the Rash of Unexplained Deaths at Fort Hood | Vanity Fair [12], More than 90 feet[13] below the mountain top,[12] tunnel corridors stretch 20 feet wide with 30-foot ceilings big enough for vehicles to travel the tunnels. Officials at Fort Hood are searching for a missing soldier - CNN By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. After giving a false statement that Robinson was calling her phone repeatedly because she couldn't find it, she told investigators that on the night of April 22, they took a "long drive" to Belton, Texas, to "look at the stars," according to court document. Guillns family has shared that Robinson also sexually harassed her. He was reported by US Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) to have commited suicide "As officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, the suspect displayed a weapon and discharged it toward himself. "And I am really sorry that I was not able to provide them the information sufficient to reduce their suffering," Major Gen. Scott Efflandt, deputy commanding general of III Corps at Fort Hood, said at a news conference. At the time of arrest, both men were wearing their U.S. Army uniforms. Army officials said that one suspect in the case killed himself, and another was arrested and charged with one count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence. Fernandes was officially considered Absent Without Leave (AWOL) on Tuesday, according to a base official. Pvt. [8], On June 30,[8] at about 1:00 pm, contractors working on a fence near the Leon River discover partial human remains and notified law enforcement. The numbers are distressing. . Pfc. Gregory Wedel-Morales, 23, who had been missing since August of 2019, was found in . "This status enables multiple agencies to be involved in the search for Sgt. Isaiah Gore, 21, and Denerio Williams, 22, pleaded guilty Dec. 2, 2021, another co-conspirator Ivory Palmer, 21, pleaded guilty Jan. 10. Mejhor Morta, a 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier, was found dead on July 17 in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir, government officials and local police said. Aguilar is interviewed twice by investigators. Fernandes' disappearance comes after a difficult month for Fort Hood. Subterranean tunnelling into the mountainside continued into 1961. The disappearance came amid a pending sexual harassment investigation. [8], In the case of Vanessa Guilln, US Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Texas, demanded an independent investigation into Fort Hood's handling of the murder of Guillen, one of Garcia's constituents. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Brandon Scott Rosecrans, 27, was found shot to death and his vehicle set on fire in May. The family said it was foul play repeatedly. 2023 Cable News Network. According to the Associated Press, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy opted to remove officials from their jobs including two general officers after findings from an independent panel investigation revealed the bases widespread problems. "It is truly disappointing how Fort Hood Army Base, a military base, has not given answers to Vanessa's family," Khawam, the family's attorney, wrote on Facebook. Found out their "leader" was a staff sgt who was aware of who was on post, exercises, etc and knew which houses would be empty and when. appreciated. The 20-year-old Vanessa Guillen was last seen April 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 [10] The Army, League of United Latin American Citizens and Houston rapper Baby Bash have pooled together a $55,000 reward for information on Vanesssas Guillen's disappearance. Construction crews carved out tunnels and blast-proof underground steel vaults. What Happens To It Now? She said at a press conference that she learned his body had been found on Tuesday night. Fort Hood is conducting an investigation in whether Guilln was sexually harassed or not.[10]. All of this is expected to trigger further investigations, which could lead to additional punishments for those found responsible. ANOTHER Fort Hood soldier has gone missing as the base has been rocked by numerous deaths over the past year. 2nd Class Gregory Wedel-Morales went missing in 2019 while driving in Killeen, Texas. Who Knew? Brautigam said that unit leaders have been in contact with the family daily to provide comfort and updates as they become available. A Warner Bros. Ive only recently seen all this stuff and I thought it was really weird that its all happening at Fort Hood. Hood is around the bush highway that gets distribution of drugs from mexico through the unregulated rail system. "He came and told me 'yes,' but not to worry about it because he's taking care of it," Elton said. On that day, authorities caught Emmanuel Oppongagyare and Ralph Gregory Saint-Joie smuggling undocumented aliens in the trunk of a vehicle at the Border Patrol (BP) checkpoint located in Hebbronville. Vanessa's older sister, 22-year-old Mayra, started an online fundraiser to cover the cost of a private investigator and an attorney. When a 20-year-old soldier goes missing from one of the largest military bases in the country, her tight-knit family is determined to find her and bring her home. How Republicans & Democrats Weaponize Latinx Trauma to Get Votes. 56, WARNING:FORT HOOD HAS DECLARED WAR ON THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Guillen was the third service member from the base to be found dead this summer. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. In its statement, Fort Hood said there was no connection between Fernandes' disappearance and any other ongoing cases at the base. According to McCarthy, Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault, and harassment in the Army. They deal meth out of there to the people they want to run MKultra on. ', 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guilln, was reported missing. QUANTICO, VA (June 15, 2020) - The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for credible information leading to the whereabouts of missing Fort Hood Soldier, Pfc. Gabbard said she knows "personally the strength of the chain of command. Fort Hood is shady as fuck. ANOTHER Fort Hood soldier has gone missing as the base has been rocked by numerous deaths over the past year. The secretary of the Army has ordered a broad independent review of the command climate and culture at Fort Hood, Texas, in the wake of the murder of Guillen. Fernandes was last seen wearing a black Army T-shirt and shorts with black, orange and yellow athletic shoes. CNN The body of a missing Fort Hood soldier has been found. An announcement made on Tuesday details that the army base is also ordering policy changes to address consistent leadership failures that fostered serious patterns of violence including murder, sexual assaults, and harassment that have now become synonymous with the Fort Hood. Both must also serve three years of supervised release following their sentences. 22, was charged on July 2 with one count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence . Upon their arrival, officers "determined that the subject had been deceased for some period of time.". Prior to this year, there were 38 deaths at Fort Hood in 2019, including 17 deaths by suicide; in 2018, there were a total of 28 deaths, with 16 deaths by suicide. A Texas man, Brandon Michael Olivares, was recently arrested and charged for Rosecrans' murder. Can confirm, barriers to entry are lower. It added that Fernandes' only known vehicle was located on base at his unit's parking lot, and information gathered from other soldiers suggested he had left on his own accord. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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