Wedel last spoke to her son Aug. 19, 2019, when he called her asking for gas money, she told the Post. Spc. 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. Cline, who was Delacruzs girlfriend, was pregnant when she was killed. [35] Another mural is dedicated to her at Taqueria del Sol in the Park Place neighborhood. Gregory Morales Army PV2 Gregory Wedel Morales, who was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, vanished Aug. 20, 2019. . Jennifer Sewell, who was believed to be missing after she failed to report for duty on Oct. 7. Maj. Ryan McLane and I would like to express our deepest condolences to Anthonys family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time, said Col. Kevin Capra, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. 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. He is being held without bond on the murder charge. (U.S. Army), Information gathered from fellow soldiers indicates Sgt. 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. Spc. Vanessa Guilln, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found. His awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon. 24, 2021 KILLEEN, Texas Spc. No charges have been filed against the driver, the news station said. 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. According to Killeen police officials, the men were in a fight that became physical. Fernandes, a native of the Republic of Cabo Verde, is a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 553rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, authorities said. "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 . Spc. In August of this year, Natalie Khawam, a lawyer for the Guillen family, filed a $35 million lawsuit against the United States Army for sexual assault and the wrongful death of Specialist Guillen, Ms. Khawam said. Hernandezvargas awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Army Service Ribbon. Command Sgt. 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. [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. Mark Felix/Agence France-Presse Getty Images. He had been deployed in Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from May 2018 to January 2019. Specialist Guillen was reported missing on April 23, 2020. Wednesday, Fort Hood officials said they do not suspect foul play in the death of Spc. [6] On November 29, 2022 Aguilar plead guilty to accessory to murder after the fact and three counts of making a false statement.[7]. Olivares waited until Rosecrans was asleep to kill him, Falcon told authorities. 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. Among the reports findings: Specialist Guillen was sexually harassed, but not by Specialist Robinson, and that he had also been accused of unrelated sexual harassment. A Bell County grand jury declined to indict the suspected gunman in June, the publication reported. According to Army officials, that was also the last day he was seen alive, driving his black 2018 Kia Rio off-base in Killeen. Published October 12, 2021 9:28pm EDT. Her dismembered remains were found June 30, buried in multiple shallow graves about 30 miles from the base. [2] Officers in the area located the suspect at a nearby convenience store. Killeen police officials said that Jones had been shot at Club Dreams, a strip club about a half-mile from the store. Two people were arrested earlier this month and charged in Rosecrans murder. Brandon Michael Olivares, 28, of Killeen, is charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Bell County Jail records show. Previous Eight alarming cover-ups and contradictions in the East Palestine train wreck chemical nightmare now spreading across . Anyone can read what you share. Chee, 25, died Aug. 30 after collapsing during a training exercise two days before, Army officials said. 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. 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. 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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. According to Fox 7 in Austin, Rosecrans had been shot four times. 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. Apr 16, 2021. 6 min read. A string of suicides, homicides, fatal accidents and criminal behavior has left residents at. An investigation is ongoing and authorities suspect foul play. Fernandes disappearance, soldiers from his unit on Fort Hood initiated a thorough search for him, both on and off post, which will continue until he is located, the statement said. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. [3] Guilln's family felt she disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Elder Fernandes Army Sgt. Fort Hood officials said Sunday in a statement that finding Fernandes safe remains the 1st Cavalry Divisions top priority. A soldier stationed at Fort Hood, Texas was found dead over the weekend behind a barracks, according to local media reports. Maj. Bradley Knapp. (Bell County Jail). Robinsons civilian girlfriend, Cecily Anne Aguilar, 22, of Killeen, is charged with conspiracy to tamper with evidence, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas. According to Fox 7, authorities found messages between Olivares and another person regarding trading the weapon. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Editors note: A body believed to that of Elder Fernandes was found hanging from a tree Aug. 25 near railroad tracks in Temple, Texas. Olivares girlfriend, Estrellita Hidalgo Falcon, 37, also of Killeen, is charged with hindering prosecution and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Roy was indicted by a grand jury earlier this month. 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. And now shes not with us. Just say the hashtag, #IamVanessaGuillen. "[48], Broadwater did not receive any disciplinary action following an investigation of the 1st Cavalry Division's command climate and turned command of the Division over to Major General John B. Richardson in July 2021. 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. [3][4][5], Cecily Aguilar, a local woman identified by authorities as Robinson's girlfriend, was taken into custody and is alleged to have assisted him in dismembering and burying Guilln's body. 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. !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. He was taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.. He was assigned to 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since November 2019. [15] On June 23, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, in whose district Guilln's family resides, met with Fort Hood officials to discuss the ongoing search. We look at its origins, how it operates and how it affects the lives of everyone. [34] The mural portrays her with the flags of both the United States and Mexico, the latter due to her Mexican American ethnicity. Instead, the report said Robinson sexually harassed another soldier. The couple then tried to dismember and burn the remains, according to the complaint. At this time, there is no connection between the disappearance of Sgt. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) . Army CID officials said foul play was not suspected in Sawyers death but that an investigation was being conducted. 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. "He had an outstanding work ethic, was a mentor to his peers, and was always willing to help out the team. 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. The base was determined earlier this month to have the highest number of soldier murders and sexual assault cases among all Army installations, prompting officials to vow to investigate the root causes., Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced the independent probe into the bases climate, saying he hoped it would help them better understand why this is happening in this installation., We are getting an outside look to help us to get to those root causes and understanding so we can make those changes, he said. Disciplinary measures were also taken against soldiers and leaders assigned below brigade level, however the Army does not, as a matter of policy, "release the names of the battalion level and below commanders and leaders who received administrative action. We've received your submission. While investigating the source of the water, the officers found an unlocked apartment and attempted to contact the tenant. after an independent committee reviewed the CID detachment at Fort Hood, in Texas. The authorities also arrested his girlfriend, Cecily Aguilar, in Killeen, Texas. Jones, 20, died March 1 after he was shot at a strip club in Killeen, several miles from the base, the Army Times reported. Mortas awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. Four people, including the gunman, were killed while 14 additional people were injured; 12 by gunshot wounds. Activists called for systematic changes in how the military handles reports of sexual harassment and assault. This story has been shared 108,209 times. The entire team is heartbroken. 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. 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. US Army Spc. Families want answers. Vannessa Guilln at Fort Hood led to a reckoning within the Army about sexual assault and harassment. 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. Here are some of the tragic deaths that have plagued the base in recent months: Hogan, 19, and Peak Jr., 21, were both killed in a crash just north of Georgetown on Feb. 1, CBS Austin reported. Army PV2 Gregory Wedel Morales, who was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, vanished Aug. 20, 2019. Despite her mothers reservations, she decided to enlist at 18. 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. 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. Family hopeful for answers after police reopen case into Fort Hood soldier's death By Olivia Levada Texas PUBLISHED 4:24 PM CT Apr. (U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command). Prosecutors said in court documents that she initially lied to investigators about what she knew but on June 30 confessed to playing a role in the disposal of Specialist Guillens body. 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. [24][25] In the early hours of July1, Killeen police located and attempted to make contact with Robinson, who produced a handgun and killed himself before he could be taken into custody. (Bell County Jail). He had gone to a club and met up with friends that night, his mother 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. Robinson died by suicide before his arrest, preventing him from facing charges. [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. But the Army isn't giving any By Seth Harp Illustration by. [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. In the 1970s, a 26-year-old army doctor fatally stabbed his pregnant wife, 5-year-old daughter, and 2-year-old daughter, as reported in The Fayetteville Observer. He was an important member of the battalion scout platoon and the battalion and his loss is deeply felt.. Delacruz, 23, of Vidalia, Georgia, was one of three people killed in a triple homicide March 14 in Killeen. This has been a year of bloodshed and heartbreak at Fort Hood in the central Texas city of Killeen. If you cant say why he murdered her, you cant say he didnt sexually harass her, family attorney Natalie Khawam said. Police have identified the other two victims as Asia Cline, 22, and Shaquan Markell Allred, 23. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, The Army is scrapping Fort Hood name here's who it will be renamed for, Family of slain Texas soldier seeking $35 million in damages, Army vet gets 18 months for stealing $2.1M in military gear from Texas base, Fort Hood soldier reported missing has been found safe, highest number of soldier murders and sexual assault cases, after collapsing during a training exercise. Robinson shot and killed himself in Killeen as officers moved in to arrest him June 30. Wardrobe, 22, was shot and killed March 23 at a residence in Killeen. Elder Fernandes, 23, was last seen by fellow Fort Hood soldiers Aug. 17, 2020, at an off-base home in Killeen, Texas. An investigation is underway and police say foul play is not suspected. [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. The People First Task Force briefed reporters Friday on the many changes . What is behind the violence and tragedy at Fort Hood? (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) . . Army report finds Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guilln reported being sexually harassed twice before she was killed The investigation did not find evidence that Guilln's alleged killer had. Guillens family and their attorney alleged that the missing soldier had told them that she had suffered sexual harassment at Fort Hood. 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. 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 The Associated Press, Hernandezvargas went under as he was being pulled on an inner tube behind a motorboat on the lake. Specialist Shelby Jones was a highly valued member of the Brave Rifles team, and his loss is profoundly felt by all of his friends and fellow troopers in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, regiment commander Col. Ralph Overland said. 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. In December 2020, the Army found major flaws in the culture at Fort Hood and disciplined more than a dozen officials. His death is being investigated as a homicide and his mother, Kim Wedel, has said investigators believe he was shot in the face. Base commander Army Lt. Gen. Pat White escaped any punishment because he was deployed to Iraq for much of the year. The Army suspended Major General Jeffery Broadwater and Command Sergeant Major Thomas C. Kenny, pending the outcome of a new investigation into the 1st Cavalry Division's command climate and program for preventing and responding to sexual harassment and assault. Fernandes, Brautigam said in a statement. Specialist Guillens case captured the attention of celebrities, lawmakers and other public figures including former President Trump, who met with her family at The White House. Hockin's awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon, officials said. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Army Sgt. 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. He was allegedly gunned down by 28-year-old Brandon Michael Olivares, although no motive has been released. Army officials confirmed on Saturday that the sergeant had been the alleged victim of abusive sexual contact, NBC News reported. 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. President Biden apparently thinks they are synonymous with election integrity. And I want justice, and I want answers.. 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. [38][39], In 2022 the Park Place post office was renamed after Guilln. Olivares girlfriend, Estrellita Hidalgo Falcon, 37, also of Killeen, is charged with hindering prosecution and unauthorized use of a vehicle. The person involved in the proposed trade was not the man Olivares blamed for Rosecrans death. 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Aton entered the Army in March 2018 as an Army Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator-Maintainer and had been assigned to the 1st Battalion, 44th Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade since August 2018, Fort Hood officials said in a news release. [5] Tim Miller, Director of Texas EquuSearch, stated that it was the most sophisticated burial site he had ever seen. [45] The investigation found that there was a "permissive environment for sexual assault and sexual harassment at Fort Hood. 2023 Cox Media Group. PVT Morta was a great trooper and this loss is felt by every member within our formation.. On June 30, 2020, human remains were found near the Leon River in Bell County, Texas. Aton, 22, of Science Hill, Kentucky, was killed Aug. 12 as he helped at the scene of a minor crash on U.S. Route 190 and Interstate 14 in Killeen. Thanks for contacting us. Harker Heights police officials said officers were called around 10:16 a.m. to the 2100 block of Fuller Lane, where Rosecrans was found dead. 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. 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. 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. Theres something wrong, Wedel told the military publication. . Specialist Guillen was reported missing from Fort Hood in April 2020, and her remains were found on June 30, 2020. Fox News Media; . Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston, center, gets feedback from soldiers about their concerns at Fort Hood, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Fernandes, who had reported sexual abuse prior to his disappearance, was last seen Aug. 17 when a superior dropped him off at a home in Killeen. New York Times. The family of a Texas soldier who was sexually harassed and killed at a military base near Killeen in 2020 filed a lawsuit Friday seeking $35 million in damages from the U.S. government. Last year, at least 39. 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. What to Know About the Death of Vanessa Guillen, https://www.nytimes.com/article/vanessa-guillen-fort-hood.html. 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. The Army had charged a fellow soldier with Guilln's murder, though that soldier killed himself before charges were announced. Additionally, his only known vehicle was located on base at his units parking lot.. [5], Later that evening, at around 8:30p.m., authorities re-interviewed Cecily Anne Aguilar, a local woman who was the estranged wife of a soldier at Fort Hood. Investigators tasked with analyzing failures at Fort Hood, Texas, pointed to NCOs perpetuating a culture of fear. [36] Multiple people also wrote corridos (songs) about her. Her death cast a harsh spotlight on the base and its culture, particularly for its handling of sexual assault and harassment, as she told her family that she had been harassed at the base. Her car keys, barracks room key, identification card and wallet were later found in the armory room where she was working earlier in the day, a CID news release said. Morales clothing was shredded and scattered, she said. Last week, there were concerns for Pfc. The Fort Bragg Murders At least 44 Fort Bragg soldiers died stateside in 2020 several of them were homicides. The Stallion family is truly devastated by the tragic loss of SPC Freddy Delacruz. A makeshift memorial for U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen at Power House Gym in Houston in August 2020. Fort Hood suspends commander of military police . View all posts by Nwo Report. Guillens remains were found June 30, buried in multiple shallow graves about 30 miles from the base. By Todd South. One of Rosecrans friends responded, sending $10 via Cash App. WASHINGTON (AP) The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with death last year of Spc. [2][23] Aguilar told police that Robinson had confessed to her that he had killed a female soldier at Fort Hood. He had been detained by his unit at the request of a CID agent under the pretense of violating COVID-19 quarantine rules. Specialist Guillen was born and raised in Houston with five siblings. [40], Guilln's family called for justice and improvement of the way claims of sexual harassment are handled by the military.
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