Milley raised concerns that warning signs of serious trouble may have been missed. Guillen was last seen in the parking lot at Regimental Engineer Squadron Headquarters, 3rd Cavalry Regiment on the Fort Hood base, according to theUSArmy. On June 30, Robinson went missing from his Fort Hood post. Two more who had separated. Have you had any close calls or times when you had to nope the fuck out of there? In June, police also found the skeletal remains of 24-year-old Pvt Gregory Scott Morales Oklahoma in a field after they received a tip following his disappearance on August 19, 2019. If I hadn't been on post at the time, wouldn't have learned about it since it never got publicized. Several social media groups had been raising awareness about the soldiers disappearance for days before the Army post acknowledged the disappearance Sunday evening. Before Guilln went missing, she told her family that she was being sexually harassed by one of her sergeants at Fort Hood, according to a website her family set up to promote the search. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Aguilar is expected in federal court in Waco, Texas, for arraignment on July 6. "We are actively searching to locate him and continue to stay in contact with his Family, friends, and law enforcement.". "We are heartbroken for Elder Fernandes' family and sickened by this tragedy that has happened too many times at Fort Hood," she said, alluding to a string of recent deaths and disappearances involving soldiers at the base. Khawam announced that the human remains discovered 20 miles from Fort Hood on June 30 were positively identified as Guillen. Copyright 2022 KWTX. Attorneys Brian Bajew and Mark Hicks prosecuted the case. Isaiah Gore, 21, and Denerio Williams, 22, pleaded guilty Dec. 2, 2021, another co-conspirator Ivory Palmer, 21, pleaded guilty Jan. 10. In handing down the prison terms, Judge Marmolejo noted that Gore and Williams, as soldiers in the Army, were not the average citizen, which justified a tougher sentence. Eleven of the deaths remain unresolvedsome. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command received notification from Guillen's captain that she was last seen on the Fort Hood base. [8], Wedel family said, Its frustrating that there havent been any arrests made in anything else. 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. Have a question about Government Services? Fernandes also had a new apartment waiting to be moved into with rent and utilities paid, but he never picked up the key, according to his aunt and mother. U.S. Army via AP 110 Stat. 22, was charged with one count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence. While I never saw anything regarding human trafficking I am intrigued by this statement: Broadway, the post spokesman, said 74 GIs had gone absent without leave since 2020 and that 53 of them had returned to duty. A sergeant stands guard at the entrance to Fort Hood Army base in Texas April 2, 2014. n attorney for Vanessa Guillens family has said that Aaron Robinson is a suspect in Guillens disappearance and he killed himself, Robinsons girlfriend, Cecily Aguilar, the estranged wife of a Fort Hood soldier, was also involved, officialssaid, The missing person's poster relating to the 20-year-old's disappearance in April, Civilian who helped soldier cut up Vanessa Guillens body after he bludgeoned her to death is identified. The 20-year-old went missing from her Army base on April 22. Elder Fernandes was reported missing by family on Wednesday, according to police. "[8], There is "no credible evidence" for sexual assault in the case of Aaron Robinson (above), says CID[8], Aaron David Robinson, 20, was a soldier from Calumet City, a southern suburb of Chicago, Illinois. 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. The body of Hernandezvargas, from Woodside,New York, was also recovered from the water after a boating incident on August 2. [11], On 15 June 1963,[12] Site Baker was renamed Killeen Base and turned over to the US Army. [8] Robinson "was not in CID custody" at the time he left his post.[8]. Others commented that firing or suspending officers and soldiers is not the same as charging them and righting the harm theyve allowed to take place. Investigators then found unidentified human remains about 20 miles away from the base, near the area investigators previously checked, according to court documents. It's right up there as most hated place to be posted. Just google all the insane shit that happens there (that's publicly known).they have underground tunnels/bunkers. The family said it was foul play repeatedly. They deal meth out of there to the people they want to run MKultra on. [2], In McQueens statementhe knew a man who would attend a party and have sex and that he believed [they] could make money there and a lot of it. He added, We specifically talked about swinger parties, stripper parties.[3], Part of the Killeen, Texas sex trafficking scandal, Subterranean training at West Fort Hood, 2014 in Night Vision. The numbers are distressing. Aguilar is interviewed twice by investigators. The official report given by US Army Criminal Investigation Command[8] to media outlets is that Robinson fled Fort Hood and fatally shot himself shortly after midnight when law enforcement approached him in Killeen, Texas.[16], In a news release by Killeen Police Department, they state that "As officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, the suspect displayed a weapon and discharged it toward himself. The family said it was foul play repeatedly. Vanessa Guillen, 20, has been missing from her unit since April 22, 2020, according to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. Houston, TX 77002, Houston: 713-567-9000
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. 2023 Cable News Network. "The unit sexual assault response coordinator has been working closely with Sgt. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Also theres a huge prison right next to it. Robinson then drove Aguilar to the Leon River, where he opened the box to reveal Guillen's body, court records show. 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. 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. Multiple deaths of young US soldiers at Fort Hood,[4] has shed light on a sexual assault ring in Killeen, Texas. Murder suspect Aaron Robinson, 20, took his own life after fleeing the base. 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. The army either didn't care or was covering up her murder. The U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Texas later identified Aguilar as Robinson's alleged accomplice. Fernandes as we work to find him," Brautigam said. Robinson enlisted Aguilar to help him dispose of Guillen's body, according to the complaint. We need to find her and get justice," Mayra Guillen wrote. Vanessa Guilln, 20, whose remains were found after extensive national attention. Foul play is also suspected in Wedel-Morales' death, and the Army is offering a $25,000 reward for information. Elder Fernandes, 23. 2. Anne Aguilar is taken into custody by Texas Rangers on suspicion of being involved in the disappearance of Vanessa Guilln. A search of Guillen's cellphone records, according to court documents, showed that one of the last persons she was in contact with was Aaron David Robinson. His family members have publicly questioned the base's narrative that he left on his own volition. The body of Pvt. Anyone with information about where she might be is asked to contact Fort Hood Military Police. ABC News has reached out to Army CID for comment. by: Allison . Ninety-three of them were ultimately declared deserters, and of those, 15 remain unaccounted for. Police in Temple said in a statement late Tuesday that a caller initially alerted first responders that there was a man along the railroad tracks. Law enforcement, Sewells chain-of-command and her family have been unable to contact her in the time since. [12] The training in this facility is unlike any other facility. Mejhor Morta, 26, of Pensacola, Florida, was found in the vicinity of Stillhouse Hollow Lake around 20 minutes from Fort Hood military base inTexason July 17. Elder Fernandes was last seen by members of his unit on Aug. 17. Well get to the bottom of it, and maybe things can come out that will help other people in a situation like Vanessa.. 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. Officials described Sewell as an African American woman with brown hair and brown eyes who is 5-foot-5. Khawam said the body was found hanging in a tree, and that a backpack on the scene had Fernandes' driver's license inside. Investigators suspect foul play, according to Houston ABC station KTRK. View our online Press Pack. Four other soldiers who went missing are: SpcVanessa Guillen; Pvt. She told her mother, Gloria Guillen, that she did not feel safe at the base and that a sergeant there had been sexually harassing her, according toCrime Online. Khawam announced at the press conference, attended by veterans including Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, that she's planning to propose legislation to protect U.S. military soldiers from sexual harassment and sexual assault. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Elder Fernandes was last seen by members of his unit on Aug. 17. Five were murdered. [11] On October 1969, Killeen Base was designated as West Fort Hood. [19], Mayra Guilln, sister of Vanessa, said, "Whoever is responsible has to pay, and we demand a congressional investigation. On June 19, authorities discovered skeletal remains,[5] which they claimed to belong to Wedel-Morales. I also know and understand that fear Vanessa must have felt.". 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. 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. Vanessa Guillen bludgeoned to death on Army base, family attorney says, Fort Hood soldier found shot dead miles from his vehicle burning near Texas base, Army launches civilian review of Fort Hood following Vanessa Guillen's killing, Going Underground; A Look at the Tunnels Under West Fort Hood, http://paul.rutgers.edu/~mcgrew/ufo/krill.papers, Vanessa Guilln was so brutally dismembered and burned that investigators COULDNT use dental records to identify her, Remains of missing soldier Vanessa Guilln identified by Army, family says, Killing of Vanessa Guilln#Persons involved, We have a problem at Fort Hood: Expert says murders of soldiers Vanessa Guillen and Gregory Morales are linked. Fort Hood is cooperating with local authorities and Bell County Sheriff's Office. Vanessa Guillen. A suspect in the case, 20-year-old Army specialist Aaron Robinson, died by suicide as officials closed in on him. Gore has since been discharged from the Army. Sgt. Will It Matter To Anti-Vaxxers? [13], 2-foot-thick concrete walls are dug nearly 1,000 feet into the hillside. [1], McQueen reportedly planned "sex parties" for high-ranking officers at Fort Hood and recruited subordinate female soldiers to the fledgling prostitution ring. All are active duty soldiers with the U.S. Army. The circumstances of related deaths have exposed an underground human sex trafficking ring in Killian, Texas, with West Fort Hood as the hub. **The conspiracy subreddit is a thinking ground. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. mother, Gloria, wants US Congress to investigate Fort Hood's handling of her daughter's disappearance. Never publicized. Aaron David Robinson, 20, African American combat engineer, went missing from his Fort Hood post on June 30. 22, was charged on July 2 with one count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence . The body of another Fort Hood soldier, Pvt. What this means: Please keep any "meta" discussion directed at specific users, mods, or r/conspiracy in general in this comment chain only. Gregory Morales, was reported missing from the base a year ago on August 20, 2019. Anyone with information on Fernandes is urged to contact the Fort Hood Military Police at 254-288-1170, U.S. Army CID at 254-287-2722, or the Killeen Police Department at 254-200-7905. Based on information gathered from fellow soldiers, Fernandes "may have left Fort Hood on his own accord," according to a statement from the Army Criminal Investigation Command Friday. The Army just now says that there is foul play in the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen. 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. Ailina Fernandes told The Boston Globe that her son had been hospitalized on Aug. 11 for reasons she did not know, and was reportedly given a ride home by a staff sergeant when he was discharged on Aug. 17. In late June, the partial remains of missing 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier Pfc. FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) UPDATE: III Corps and Fort Hood reports that PVT Brendan Lush has been found safe and was being returned to his unit with the assistance of law enforcement officials. Fernandes' older brother, Elton Fernandes, said that he spoke to him about the alleged incident, asking if it was true. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The officials who have been let go include Major General Scott Efflandt, who was in charge of the base earlier this year when Vanessa Guilln was killed, in addition to Major General Jeffery Broadwater, the commander of the 1st Cavalry Divisions. Ft. Trump, who met withGuillensmom, dad, two sisters, and family lawyer in theOval Office, said: Well get to the bottom of it.. A private first class when she disappeared, she was promoted to specialist effective July 1, based on time in service, according to Fort Hood. Thirteen killed themselves. Fernandes' disappearance comes after a difficult month for Fort Hood. His mother and aunt, Isabel Fernandes, told ABC News that they spoke to him on the phone several times while he was at the hospital, but he did not reveal much as to why he was there. [8], The partial remains at Leon River site was so brutally dismembered and burned that investigators were unable to use dental records to make any identification,[18] yet Army investigators positively identified the remains as Vanessa Guilln, says The Washington Post. McCarthy has also ordered a new Army policy that will amend how officials deal with missing soldiers. Everything is like pulling teeth to get any information from them.". Army Secretary Ryan McCarty announced in June that an independent probe into the deaths would be launched. Fernandes, who was born in Cape Verde in West Africa, joined the Army in Sept. 2016. Shady for sure. Meanwhile, an Army official said Army investigators have found information that Guillen was harassed, but that it was not sexual harassment, as Guillen's family has claimed, and that it did not involve alleged killer Robinson. Hood is around the bush highway that gets distribution of drugs from mexico through the unregulated rail system. on Aug. 17 and did not report to work the following day as scheduled. Published The body of Vanessa Guillen, 20,was found in a shallow grave near where she vanished in April. Mejhor Morta; Pvt Gregory Scott Morales; and Francisco Gilberto Hernndez-Vargas. 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. Sgt. Online there was a group of young teens bragging about breaking into houses of soldiers. "[10], In response, the US Army called for a panel of four civilian consultants to review the "command climate and culture" at Fort Hood in Texas, in the wake of the killing of Spc. Online there was a group of young teens bragging about breaking into houses of soldiers. Army Pfc. 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. The army said a female soldier went AWOL a couple months ago. The disappearance came a year after the disappearance of Pfc . "I have long advocated for real reforms for them to report these incidents outside the chain of command," Gabbard added. Pfc. The prolonging process, in a sizable coverup, is given in the following report: Although authorities said there is no connection between the two cases of Wedel-Morales and Guillen, Atlantas Cold Case Investigative Research Institute founder, Sheryl McCollum, disagrees, who maintains that the soldiers deaths are linked. And in her statement, Khawam said Fernandes is the thirteenth Fort Hood soldier to have "vanished or been killed" this year. All are active duty soldiers with the U.S. Army. "This status enables multiple agencies to be involved in the search for Sgt. Aaron Robinson was a suspect in the disappearance of Venessa Guilln. His family also traveled from Massachusetts to Texas to help look for him. Elder Fernandes, 23, is pictured in a poster released by Fort Hood in Texas on Aug. 20, 2020. **Our intentions are aimed towards a fairer, more transparent world and a better future for everyone. Officials at Fort Hood, Texas, said Sunday that a soldier who had disappeared from the base was found safe with her family. 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. either didn't care or was covering up her murder. Gabbard said she knows "personally the strength of the chain of command. The Houston native graduated Csar E. Chavez High School in 2018 and shortly thereafter enlisted, becoming a private first class who worked to repair small arms and artillery while serving with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment. Aguilar then told officials that Robinson placed Guillen's body in a box, placed the box in his car and drove his car to a gas station where Aguilar worked. [10], In a statement by attorney Natalie Khawam, for the Guillen family, she said, "If this could happen to Vanessa, this can happen to any one of our sisters, daughters and mothers. [10] Her car keys, room key, identification card and wallet were found in an armory room where she was working that day.[8], CID told the Guilln family that Vanessa was bludgeoned to death with a hammer in the armory room where she worked, and Her body was transported from the military installation by her killer,[10], The investigation into Guilln's disappearance is separate from another into her family's claim that she was sexually harassed. The suspect succumbed from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/army-suspects-foul-play-disappearance-fort-hood-soldier-vanessa-guillen-n1231928/, https://heavy.com/news/2020/06/foul-play-suspected-after-greg-morales-found-dead/, https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/05/21/fort-hood-soldier-found-shot-dead-near-burning-jeep/. ABC News . His car was also found burned nearby. Federal prosecutors have saidGuillens body, found in July, was mutilated and burnedbefore it was placed in three different holes after she was bludgeoned to death. As investigators searched for Guillen's body amid her disappearance, multiple other soldiers' bodies were recovered. The consultants' names have not yet been made public. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Lupe Guillen said the hashtags #FindVanessaGuillen, #IamVanessaGuillen and #WeAreVanessaGuillen have become a sounding board for other military members who say they've been victims of sex-related crimes while on duty. He was reported missing by his family, who have not heard from him since Aug. 17. Since the 21st century, the complex has been used for tunnel warfare training, by various units, who are stationed at Fort Hood. [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. 1000 Louisiana, Ste. 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. Warning: Tampering with sensitive contents on this page may constitute a violation of law, and may be subject to world-wide-web service disconnect. It's a hated assignment, to be posted there. Jennifer Sewell had failed to report for duty on Thursday,. Respect other views and opinions, and keep an open mind. Mario Eloy Peafrom Texas has been released on bond after allegedly threatening a mass shooting at Fort Hood to avenge Guillen's murder. Sgt. ET . You dont hear anything about Greg. As We Mourn The Death Of Lauren Smith-Fields, Where Is The Justice For Missing Black Women & Girls? A federal magistrate judge denied Cecily Aguilar bail after prosecutors revealed she expressed her desires to flee the country. 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. His death followed ten other soldiers includingVanessa Guillen, whoseremains were found months after she went missing. Fort Hood is a United States Army post located in Killeen, Texas. What Happened At Fort Hood That Led To 14 Firings? 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. Vanessa Guillen. The body of missing Fort Hood soldier Elder Fernandes was found on Tuesday night, more than one week after the 23-year-old sergeant was last seen. While at work on April 22, Guillen was contacted by a fellow soldier, Specialist Aaron David Robinson, via text message to deliver paperwork regarding a machine gun that needed to be serviced, according to court documents. [8], According to CID,[8] Guilln was last seen in the parking lot of her barracks at Fort Hood on April 22. Abram Salas II, 21, who was the focus of a search that started after he failed to report for duty on June 23, returned to his unit on Saturday, Fort Hood confirmed Tuesday in a press release . The hashtag #IAmVanessaGuillen began circulating on Twitter, and women with a history in the military have come forward to share their own stories of sexual assault. Assistant district attorney from Williamson County suspended after DWI wreck in Hewitt, Austin police looking for teen mom who ran away from state facility with newborn son, Tornadic weather conditions made it difficult for fire crews to extinguish house that caught fire after being struck by lightning, New non-profit coming to Bell County in fight against homelessness, Change was like night and day: Mother testifies in retrial of ex-Waco day care owner charged in childs overdose death. 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. Last month, Khawam and the Guillen family introduced the #IAmVanessaGuillen bill, which would allow active duty service members to file claims of sexual harassment and assault to an outside third party. Secretary of the Army announces missing Soldier policy, forms People First Task Force to implement Fort Hood Independent Review Committee (FHIRC) recommendations By U.S. Army December 8, 2020 . Despite the claims that officials are being fired for failing to prevent violence at the base, former military personnel on Twitter have concerns about how the system works. ABC News' Luis Martinez contributed to this report. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Investigators began to search near the Leon River, more than 20 miles away from Fort Hood. Why Kamala Harris Feels Optimistic About The Future Of Abortion Rights, What Abortion Rights Will Look Like in Your State, After the Uvalde Shooting, We Need Gun Control Not More Border Security, How To Help Those Affected By The Texas School Shooting. Guillen's mother said a few months before her daughter went missing, Vanessa told her she was being sexually harassed by a superior but didn't report it out of fear of retaliation. Vanessa Guillen was last seen in the parking lot of the Regimental Engineer Squadron Headquarters for 3rd Cavalry Regiment, The president offered to personally help pay for Guillen's funeral, Trump reportedly told Guillen's family he supported the congressional bill titled #IAmVanessaGuillen. The army has said they have no evidence of that. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Guillen was so badly beaten, she had to be identified through strains of her hair. The Unacknowledged special access projects around the targeted individual phenomena are originated around there as well. After a year of record violence at Fort Hood in 2020, army leaders have announced that they are firing or suspending 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at the base. 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 assistance of law enforcement. When a Soldier Goes Missing. Her family says she was the target of sexual harassment. Elder Fernandes' mother, Ailina Fernandes, and brother, Elton Fernandes, told ABC News in a telephone interview that he had reported being sexually harassed in the months leading up to his disappearance. Specialist Cole Jakob Aton was the most recent death,after he was hit by a car and died on August 12. 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. Also in July, the army named a five-person civilian panel to conduct a review of the culture at Fort Hood.
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