According to Army officials, that was also the last day he was seen alive, driving his black 2018 Kia Rio off-base in Killeen. Gregory Morales Army PV2 Gregory Wedel Morales, who was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, vanished Aug. 20, 2019. The discovery in 2020 of the dismembered and burned remains of Vanessa Guillen, a Fort Hood soldier who disappeared on April 22, 2020, sparked outrage from central Texas to Washington. Rosecrans, 27, of Kimberling City, Missouri, was found slain May 18 on the side of a road in Harker Heights, Texas. The entire team is heartbroken. He was truly remarkable, and this loss hurts all of us.. Specialist Guillen was reported missing on April 23, 2020. [15][16][19], On June17, the League of United Latin American Citizens added a $25,000 reward to the existing $25,000 reward announced by the Army for finding Guilln. Foul play is not suspected in his disappearance. 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. [13] Guilln's mother advised her to report the matter, but she responded that "she could put a stop to it herself"[16] out of fear that her mother would be harmed for making a report. Officers in the area located the suspect at a nearby convenience store. He had been deployed in Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from May 2018 to January 2019. Eight senior commanders were fired but no criminal charges were brought against any of the soldiers as a result of the investigation, military leaders said. US Army Spc. Apr 16, 2021. Last week, there were concerns for Pfc. [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. They used my sons phone after they killed him to ask his friends for money for gas, Berg said. 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. The murder of Vanessa Guilln, a 20-year-old United States Army soldier, took place inside an armory at Fort Hood, Texas, on April22, 2020, when she was bludgeoned to death by another soldier, Aaron David Robinson. Athletic, she lifted weights, played soccer, and ran on track and cross-country teams. by Lloyd Billingsley . Two witnesses later said that on the same day, they saw Specialist Robinson coming out of the arms room, pulling a large tough box with wheels that appeared very heavy in weight, according to the complaint. Fort Hood officials said Hernandezvargas, a native of Woodside, New York, had been in the Army since May 2017. [37], On April19, 2021, Lieutenant General Robert P. White, commander of III Corps and Fort Hood unveiled that one out of the 27 gates that grant entry to Fort Hood will be renamed "The Vanessa Guilln Gate" with a plaque in her honor. He was assigned to the 9th Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since May 2019. She faces a maximum possible penalty of 30 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $1 million fine, prosecutors said. His death is being investigated as a homicide. The embattled Fort Hood Army base in Texas has grappled with at least 16 deaths this year in what has become a series of mysterious disappearances and fatal incidents. Because his death occurred off-base, the Killeen Police Department is investigating his killing. A future grand jury will decide whether a Fort Hood soldier will have an armed assault charge raised to a murder charge after police said he shot at another soldier, who later died, after the. Fernandes and any other ongoing cases at Fort Hood.. On June 5, at a special court-martial convened at Fort Hood, a private (E-1) assigned to 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade was convicted by a military judge, contrary to his pleas, of one specification of larceny in violation of Article 121, UCMJ. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Satanist neo-Nazi sentenced to 45 years for plot to kill fellow US soldiers, US Army vet, 28, dies fighting in Ukraine: family, Famed military school alumni at war with superintendent over his diversity policies, Live Civil War artillery shell found at Gettysburg, could have killed a dozen people: report. Oh United States, Justice Is Being Served and A Revolution Has Begun He said it "forced us to take a critical look at our systems, our policies, and ourselves. 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. Vanessa Guillen", "Houston post office will soon be renamed after Vanessa Guilln", "Proposed Vanessa Guilln law would transform military's sexual misconduct inquiries", "Army secretary pledges "full, independent review" in Vanessa Guillen case", "Trump meets with family of Vanessa Guillen and pledges to help", "Fort Hood: Soldiers fired and suspended after Vanessa Guillen probe", "14 Fort Hood leaders disciplined as probe finds 'permissive environment for sexual assault' at the Army base", "Secretary McCarthy holds Fort Hood Leaders Accountable, Announces New Investigations", "14 fired or suspended following Fort Hood investigation into Vanessa Guilln's death", "New general takes command of Fort Hood's 1st Cavalry Division after investigation clears former commander of wrongdoing", "Executive Order, 2022 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial", US Army crowdsources ideas to combat sexual assault crisis By SARAH BLAKE MORGAN February 26, 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murder_of_Vanessa_Guilln&oldid=1140257098, Cover-up of Aguilar's adulterous relationship with Robinson, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 06:32. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) . The unit sexual assault response coordinator has been working closely with Sgt. When Morales remains were found, Wedel said was told her son decomposed in the field, with dust and debris covering his remains as they sank over time into the ground over time. Hernandezvargas, 24, was discovered dead Aug. 2 after he disappeared underwater while being pulled on an inner tube behind a motorboat at the same lake where Mortas body was recovered. Army report finds Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guilln reported being Fort Hood soldier found dead behind barracks, investigation underway [36] Multiple people also wrote corridos (songs) about her. The incident is under investigation by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. Military officials have said foul play is not suspected in his disappearance. Dozens of Deaths at Fort Hood in 2020: Is 'Toxic Culture' at - People after an independent committee reviewed the CID detachment at Fort Hood, in Texas. Inside the Rash of Unexplained Deaths at Fort Hood | Vanity Fair No charges have been filed against the driver, the news station said. 24, 2021 KILLEEN, Texas Spc. Here is what we know about each of the soldiers. He was a dedicated professional who truly loved his family and the Army.. CBS Dallas-Fort Worth reported that Aton was standing in the roadway, directing traffic around the involved vehicles, when he was struck by a driver who did not see him in time to avoid him. Updated Sep 1, 2020. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images) We are deeply saddened by the loss of any member of our IRONHORSE team and we will mourn this loss as an organization, said Col. Michael Schoenfeldt, commander of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. An investigation is ongoing and officials did not say whether foul play was suspected. Cline, who was Delacruzs girlfriend, was pregnant when she was killed. Ms. Aguilar said she helped Specialist Robinson dismember the body with an ax or hatchet and a machete-style knife, according to the complaint. Guillens remains were found June 30, buried in multiple shallow graves about 30 miles from the base. DA's Office: Grand jury will decide if Fort Hood soldier is charged What to Know About the Death of Vanessa Guillen, https://www.nytimes.com/article/vanessa-guillen-fort-hood.html. His selfless service and care for others are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Lightning Brigade and our Army, said Col. Ethan Hall, commander of the 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. An automatic rifleman, he had been assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since December 2017. She returned to the base Monday. 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. "Murnau mit Kirche II" ("Murnau with Church II") set a record price for the Russian artist in a sale at Sotheby's in London on Wednesday . The People First Task Force briefed reporters Friday on the many changes . [3] Guilln's family felt she disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Moore, a 36-year-old Texas Army National Guard soldier, died in a training accident while completing a land navigation course Aug. 13 at the base. When they began fighting, Roy opened fire. What are "Jim Crow" laws? He has black hair and brown eyes. Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 06:32, Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in a federal investigation, United States Attorney's Office Western District of Texas, "Grand jury indicts Cecily Aguilar on 11 counts in Vanessa Guillen murder trial", "Vanessa Guillen bludgeoned to death by fellow soldier, attorney says; suspect ID'd as Calumet City man", "Civilian charged in plot to dismember and hide remains of murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen", "Pfc. Police officials said the investigation determined that Rosecrans and Olivares were traveling together in the soldiers Jeep when Rosecrans was killed. Vanessa Guillen's murder: Army to put civilian in charge of criminal He was an outstanding trooper, Lt. Col. Steven E. Jackowski, commander, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, said in a statement. Spc. Army major kills 13 people in Fort Hood shooting spree - HISTORY [40], Guilln's family called for justice and improvement of the way claims of sexual harassment are handled by the military. [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. In December 2020, the Army found major flaws in the culture at Fort Hood and disciplined more than a dozen officials. [6] On November 29, 2022 Aguilar plead guilty to accessory to murder after the fact and three counts of making a false statement.[7]. Crystal Bonvillian, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Body of 3rd Fort Hood soldier found near base in less than month. This story has been shared 148,076 times. The Fort Bragg Murders - Rolling Stone A 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier was found dead Saturday behind his barracks, according to military officials. Thousands of soldiers searched in buildings, barracks, fields, training areas, lakes and trails at Fort Hood. FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Gen. Michael X. Garrett, commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, has approved and taken action on the investigation conducted by Gen. John Murray, commanding general of. Tips can also be submitted anonymously on the Crime Stoppers website or at cid.army.mil/report-a-crime.html. 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. We've received your submission. #findelderfernandes pic.twitter.com/nSU46T7IkC. The 20-year-old was missing for about two months before her remains were found buried in a shallow grave last year. 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. Vanessa Guillen's death, along with the deaths of several other soldiers shed light on major issues at Fort Hood and some families say they have tried to share their concerns for years My sisters no joke. 2021, in Washington. Fort Hood's toxic culture? Red flags raised over mysterious The report found that a breakdown in communication between his unit and criminal investigation agents allowed him to escape. For more on the string of violence at Fort Hood, subscribe now to PEOPLE or. (U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command). Olivares claimed the man had used his gun, a 9mm Ruger he said hed sold the unnamed person. Los Angeles Friday 15 October 2021 12:06 Comments Army investigating after 26-year-old Maxwell Hockin found dead at Fort Hood barracks (US Army) The US army has launched an investigation. An independent panel concluded last December that Fort Hood leaders did not properly address high rates of sex assault, harassment and drug use at the base, and that Army investigators were understaffed and inexperienced. According to court documents, from April 22, 2020 through July 1, 2020, Aguilar assisted Army Specialist Aaron Robinson in corruptly altering, destroying, mutilating and concealing evidence that is, the body of Vanessa Guillen in order to prevent Robinson from being charged with and prosecuted for any crime, said a statement from the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Western District of Texas. Charges Filed in Fort Bragg Beheading Case - Rolling Stone The deadly collision occurred when, for unknown reasons, their car traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck another vehicle, authorities said. Aaron David Robinson, who later killed himself. A makeshift memorial for U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen at Power House Gym in Houston in August 2020. (U.S. Army), Information gathered from fellow soldiers indicates Sgt. By Marlene Lenthang October 13, 2021, 9:15 AM 2:25 On Location: February 24, 2023 Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. Army enacts changes on sex assault response, investigations and more after Fort Hood scandal. He was an important member of the battalion scout platoon and the battalion and his loss is deeply felt.. [2] Guilln had been missing for over two months when some of her dismembered remains were found buried along the Leon River on June30. This story has been shared 148,076 times. Elected in May 2021, incumbent Jessica Gonzalez is a director of sales. On April 24, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command posted a news release asking for the publics help in finding her. Vanessa Guillen & Aaron Robinson: 5 Fast Facts | Heavy.com 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. With the commanding generals oversight, the unit reached out to every unit across Fort Hood, providing a photograph, and asking them to report any sightings or information. THE MURDERS AT FORT HOOD Remains of soldiers have been turning up around the Texas military base with terrifying frequency. Robinson shot and killed himself in Killeen as officers moved in to arrest him June 30. 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. Jovino Jamel Roy, who was stationed at the base, news station KWKT reported. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, the news station reported. [38][39], In 2022 the Park Place post office was renamed after Guilln. Guillen, 20, was slain April 22, 2020, at Fort Hood, the Texas military base where she was stationed. Police officers performed life-saving measures but Jones died at the scene. She was missing for months until some of her remains were found buried along the Leon River in June 2020. Specialist Guillens family has raised allegations that she had been sexually harassed before she was killed. Morales clothing was shredded and scattered, she said. Her suspected killer was fellow soldier Spc. Roy was indicted by a grand jury earlier this month. We send our deepest condolences to the family of Specialist Christopher Sawyer and the loved ones most closely affected by this tragedy. "He had an outstanding work ethic, was a mentor to his peers, and was always willing to help out the team. From Texas Standard: Last year's murder of Pfc. Jovino Roy Jovino Jamel Roy, 22, of Coppers Cove, Texas, is charged with murder in the March 23, 2020, killing of Michael Steven Wardrobe, 22, in Killeen, Texas. Ailiana Fernandes and other family members have traveled to Texas from Massachusetts to seek answers about Elder Fernandes disappearance. The proof is he disappeared. 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. As a result of the report on investigations findings, released on Dec. 8, 2020, 14 Army officials at Fort Hood were either fired or suspended, including several high-ranking leaders. We've received your submission. Rosecrans, 27, was found dead from gunshot wounds May 18 on the side of the road in Harker Heights, Texas three miles away from where his Jeep was discovered engulfed in flames. We resolve every case based on its unique circumstances. 6 min read. When Specialist Guillen disappeared, Ms. Aguilar, 22 at the time, was living with Specialist Robinson, according to the complaint. Military officials have said foul play is not suspected in his disappearance. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 12 Fort Hood soldiers who have vanished, died, or, in one case, turned up dead after going missing last year. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and purple fitness-type pants.. 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. Her case inspired protests and led the Army to discipline more than a dozen officials. Pv2 Gregory Wedel Morales, who was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, had been missing since Aug. 20, 2019. President Biden apparently thinks they are synonymous with election integrity. Mark Felix/Agence France-Presse Getty Images. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. We believe that the suspect had killed himself in the morning, and that unfortunately doesnt provide us much information about how this happened, why this happened. PVT Morta was a great trooper and this loss is felt by every member within our formation.. Drugs suspected in case of two Fort Bragg soldiers found dead in barracks The investigation found major flaws at Fort Hood and a command climate that was permissive of sexual harassment and sexual assault, said Mr. McCarthy. [15] On June 23, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, in whose district Guilln's family resides, met with Fort Hood officials to discuss the ongoing search. 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. Command Sgt. We believe that her remains were found. Posted BY: | NwoReport (Natural News) Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter also a former United States Marine Corps officer joins Mike Adams in a far-reaching interview that covers Ukraine, Russia, NATO, and Nord Stream. Aaron Robinson, who took his own life when confronted by police after her remains were discovered, authorities said at the time. Maxwell Hockin. Anyone can read what you share. Fernandes, who had reported sexual abuse prior to his. Vanessa Guillen", "Foul play suspected in Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's disappearance", "Vanessa Guillen search: Lawmaker suspects foul play in the disappearance of Texas soldier", "Fort Hood says they have found no connection with sexual harassment and Guillen's disappearance", "Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia hosts virtual update on Vanessa Guilln case", "She 'never made it out of the Army alive': Affidavit details killing of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen", "Remains of missing soldier Vanessa Guilln identified by Army, family says", "Vanessa Guillen killed with hammer and her body mutilated, affidavit says", "New court documents in Vanessa Guillen's case reveal possible motive for murder", "Public's Help Sought in Locating Fort Hood Soldier", "Army Senior Leaders Update Reporters on U.S. Army Response to COVID-19", https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/30/politics/vanessa-guillen-family-donald-trump/index.htmlM, "Army punishes 14 senior officers after murder and other deaths at Fort Hood", "Texas woman pleads guilty to role in Vanessa Guillen's death", "Houston artists pay tribute to Vanessa Guillen", "New mural pays tribute to Vanessa Guillen in her neighborhood", "Mayor Turner honors Vanessa Guillen with visit to mural", "Fort Hood unveils gate and plaque honoring Vanessa Guilln", "Fort Hood names gate after slain Spc. 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. Olivares girlfriend, Estrellita Hidalgo Falcon, 37, also of Killeen, is charged with hindering prosecution and unauthorized use of a vehicle. They just assumed the worst and let it go., Gregory Morales Pv2 Gregory Wedel Morales, who was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, had been missing since Aug. 20, 2019. Army investigating after another soldier is found dead at Fort Hood Elder Fernandes was reported missing nearly one year to the day after the Aug. 20, 2019, disappearance of Morales. And I want justice, and I want answers.. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. An investigation is underway and police say foul play is not suspected. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. His awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon. Burned pieces of the case were found near the burial site along the Leon River. Ivan Lopez [7] On April 2, 2014, a shooting spree was perpetrated at several locations on the Fort Hood military base near Killeen, Texas. Here's what we know about 8 of the soldiers who died this year at Fort According to The Associated Press, Hernandezvargas went under as he was being pulled on an inner tube behind a motorboat on the lake. He was taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.. Jones, 20, of Jena, Louisiana, was found suffering from a gunshot wound shortly after 3 a.m. March 1 at a convenience store in Killeen. Fort Hood: What we know about 12 soldiers missing, slain or killed in Two people were arrested earlier this month and charged in Rosecrans murder. !Guillen", "Killeen Woman Faces Federal Charge in Connection with the Disappearance of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen", "Reward for missing soldier Vanessa Guillen grows to over $50,000 after Latino group and rapper add to it", "Reward for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen doubles to $50,000", "Hundreds rally to seek answers for missing soldier Pfc. A probe into the implementation of the bases Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, or SHARP, is ongoing. . are assisting Somali soldiers fighting Al Shabab, and by a health care system that utterly failed him, The case has irritated U.S. relations with a crucial military ally. Further details surrounding his death have not been released. Specialist Hernandezvargas served his country honorably, both stateside while at Fort Hood and abroad in Korea and Romania, and this tragic loss is felt by every member within our formation.. The command wishes to express its condolences to the families and friends of Specialist Jakob Aton, and all who have been affected by this tragic accident. According to Fort Hood officials, he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time, Lt. Col. Neil Armstrong, commander of 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, said in a news release. There are four deceased Soldiers and 16 wounded from a shooting incident on Fort Hood April 2. [23] According to a criminal complaint filed in the Western District Court of Texas, Aguilar allegedly helped Robinson dismember and dispose of Guilln's body on April22, 2020, after Robinson told her he had bludgeoned Guilln to death with a hammer inside the armory. Authorities said Olivares story kept changing as he told detectives hed left Rosecrans alive near his Jeep, then told them another man had shot the soldier on a trip back from San Antonio. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. Activists called for systematic changes in how the military handles reports of sexual harassment and assault. The numbers are high here. Justice Department officials said in court documents that Specialist Robinson told Ms. Aguilar that he repeatedly struck Specialist Guillen on the head with a hammer, killing her, and hid her body in a large box. On July2, Bell County officials stated Aguilar would be transferred to federal custody due to being charged with one count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence by the United States Attorney's Office Western District of Texas. Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier's death - Yahoo News Chee, 25, died Aug. 30 after collapsing during a training exercise two days before, Army officials said. Two more who had separated from the Army at the base within the previous six months were also slain, according to Stars and Stripes. She pleaded guilty in November and faces a maximum possible penalty of 30 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $1 million fine. They are the highest in most cases for sexual assault, harassment, murders, for our entire formation in the U.S. Army, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said during a visit to Fort Hood earlier this month, the military publication reported.