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. The disappearance came a year after the disappearance of Pfc . Plenty, plenty, plenty of fucked up shit goes down there on the regular. Today, U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo imposed a 30-month-term of imprisonment for Gore, while Williams received 24 months. She reported it to her family. Since the 21st century, the complex has been used for tunnel warfare training, by various units, who are stationed at Fort Hood. 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. Fax Line: 713-718-3300. A federal magistrate judge denied Cecily Aguilar bail after prosecutors revealed she expressed her desires to flee the country. Elder Fernandes was last seen by members of his unit on Aug. 17. Khawam also represents the family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, a Fort Hood soldier who went missing in April and whose remains were identified in July. Results from the investigation will be released in October. 2300 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. Abram Salas II, 21, did not report for . It definitely seems like something is up. "On Sunday, he spoke with his mom, promising that he will call on Monday from his phone to give us more information," said Isabel Fernandes. Ft. Ft Hood is the largest military base IN THE WORLD. Murder suspect Aaron Robinson, 20, took his own life after fleeing the base. by: Allison . 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. Army Pfc. The body of Pvt. [8], Wedel family said, Its frustrating that there havent been any arrests made in anything else. Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division conducted the investigation with the assistance of BP. **, Press J to jump to the feed. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The family said it was foul play repeatedly. The body of another Fort Hood soldier, Pvt. "We are actively searching to locate him and continue to stay in contact with his Family, friends, and law enforcement.". Elder Fernandes' disappearance comes days after the 11th death at the Texas base this year, Guillen's body was found encased in concrete, Pvt. The criminal complaint released later Thursday said the civilian arrested in the Guillen case is Cecily Aguilar, 22, of Killeen, Texas, near Fort Hood. either didn't care or was covering up her murder. 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. When a Soldier Goes Missing. Two Mexican men and a U.S. citizen have admitted to their roles in an alien smuggling conspiracy which resulted in death, A 40-year-old San Antonio resident has been ordered to federal prison for transporting undocumented aliens, A 24-year-old Laredo resident has been sent to prison for conspiracy to transport undocumented aliens resulting in death, Southern District of Texas 2023 Cable News Network. Several social media groups had been raising awareness about the soldiers disappearance for days before the Army post acknowledged the disappearance Sunday evening. Just google all the insane shit that happens there (that's publicly known).they have underground tunnels/bunkers. "[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. [10] He held the rank of Specialist at the time of his death. Guillen's suspected . Did you encounter any technical issues? Eleven soldiers have died at the Fort Hood military base this year. My friends grandma lives out there right in between the base and the prison crwzy stuff. Pfc. New Climate Change Report Confirms: Everythings Terrible, But Maybe Not Hopeless. [11], On 15 June 1963,[12] Site Baker was renamed Killeen Base and turned over to the US Army. It was called after the Confederate General John Bell Hood. Then would send his little 'soldiers' in to burglarize their homes. Family attorney Natalie Khawam said while Guillen was taking a shower, a superior came into the bathroom, sat down and watched her. Jennifer Sewell was last seen her barracks at Fort Hood on October 7, 2021, according to the Ford Hood Director of Emergency Servics. Ninety-three of them were ultimately declared deserters, and of those, 15 remain unaccounted for. The numbers are distressing. Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley were questioned about Vanessa Guilln's death during a congressional hearing on 9 July 2020. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A Warner Bros. You dont get fired. 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. The Army Criminal Investigation Command confirmed that the human remains found near a lake about 20 miles from the Fort Hood military base belonged to Guillen. Fort Hood is shady as fuck. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 22, was charged with one count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence. 2nd Class Gregory Wedel-Morales went missing in 2019 while driving in Killeen, Texas. All Rights Reserved. The Hood network involves abducting both young civilians and soldiers from 18 to 23, both male and female, into a sex program. Her case inspired protests and led the Army to discipline more than a. 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. Have you had any close calls or times when you had to nope the fuck out of there? "The unit sexual assault response coordinator has been working closely with Sgt. Fort Hood said Fernandes' disappearance sparked a thorough search in Central Texas, with members of his base scouring hospitals and hotels. 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. What Happens To It Now? CNN The body of a missing Fort Hood soldier has been found. She said at a press conference that she learned his body had been found on Tuesday night. The body of Spc Vanessa Guillen, 20,was found in a shallow grave near the Leon River about 20 miles east of the Fort Hood military base following her April disappearance. mother, Gloria, wants US Congress to investigate Fort Hood's handling of her daughter's disappearance. I'm surprised there isn't more that happens to the soldiers. [8], According to CID,[8] Guilln was last seen in the parking lot of her barracks at Fort Hood on April 22. Texas Rep. Sylvia Garcia and the Guillen family met with Fort Hood leadership, who told them they suspected foul play in Vanessa's disappearance. ANOTHER Fort Hood soldier has gone missing as the base has been rocked by numerous deaths over the past year. Then would send his little 'soldiers' in to burglarize their homes. Anyone with information about where she might be is asked to contact Fort Hood Military Police. 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. The U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Texas later identified Aguilar as Robinson's alleged accomplice. People were showing up for P.T. Investigators began to search near the Leon River, more than 20 miles away from Fort Hood. ET . Is a lawyer and publicity to beat the army up to get answers? "He came and told me 'yes,' but not to worry about it because he's taking care of it," Elton said. "We are seeking your help in locating Sgt. "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. The base is the Army's Premier Installation to train and deploy heavy forces. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 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. 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. Law enforcement, Sewells chain-of-command and her family have been unable to contact her in the time since. Human remains discovered near Fort Hood were subsequently identified as Guillen, Khawam said. Initial investigation appears that Sewell left for unknown reasons on her own accord, the statement said, noting she does not own a vehicle. Oppongagyare and Saint-Joie were indicted and pleaded guilty Aug. 11 and 12, respectively, in 2021. 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. Upon their arrival, officers "determined that the subject had been deceased for some period of time.". The 20-year-old went missing from her Army base on April 22. "Our primary concern is for his health and well-being," the Army said in the. Should Wealthy Countries Give COVID Booster Shots When Other Countries Still Dont Have Vaccines. Isaiah Gore, 21, and Denerio Williams, 22, pleaded guilty Dec. 2, 2021, another co-conspirator Ivory Palmer, 21, pleaded guilty Jan. 10. Another Fort Hood soldier, Pfc. The statement also said Fernandes did not report to work Monday as scheduled. Missing Army Sgt. Warning: Tampering with sensitive contents on this page may constitute a violation of law, and may be subject to world-wide-web service disconnect. According to Khawam, Fernandes was sexually assaulted by his sergeant, then "bullied and hazed for reporting it.". In its statement, Fort Hood said there was no connection between Fernandes' disappearance and any other ongoing cases 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. The Unacknowledged special access projects around the targeted individual phenomena are originated around there as well. 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. All of this is expected to trigger further investigations, which could lead to additional punishments for those found responsible. [10] CID was looking into Robinson's interactions with Guilln. ', 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guilln, was reported missing. . Updated: May 16, 2022 / 07:13 AM CDT. 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. Vanessa Guillen bludgeoned to death on Army base, family attorney says, Vanessa Guillen: Timeline offers look at tragedy and legacy of Ft. Trump, who met withGuillensmom, dad, two sisters, and family lawyer in theOval Office, said: Well get to the bottom of it.. There are a few that are worse, but not many. 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. [13], Vanessa Guilln, missing since 22 April 2020, Although praised by officials,[13] unique facilities like Killeen Base/West Fort Hood enables clandestine activities, as indicated by other reports as early as 1979. A Lot Of People Bought Cuomosexual Merch In 2020. Another suspect, Cecily Aguilar, 22, Robinson's girlfriend, is accused of helping him dispose of Guillen's body. Gregory Wedel-Morales, who had been last seen Aug. 19, 2019. Fort Hood is located halfway between Austin and Waco and is about 60 miles from each city. 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. Gabbard said she knows "personally the strength of the chain of command. Reward Increased: Missing Fort Hood Soldier . Aguilar later recognized Guillen . Jennifer Sewell, a soldier who's been missing since last Thursday. Missing Fort Hood soldier found by: Allison Fox O'Connor. 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 are at a loss for words.". ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. "The Army has confirmed that the bones, hair and other remains found are Vanessa Guillen," Khawam said in a statement. 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. [4], Ki Theory - 'Suspicious Minds' feat. And in her statement, Khawam said Fernandes is the thirteenth Fort Hood soldier to have "vanished or been killed" this year. In a harrowing twist, the search for Guillen kicks off the same week that investigators uncovered the skeletal remains of Private Gregory Wedel-Morales, one of two Fort Hood soldiers who went. Multiple deaths of young US soldiers at Fort Hood,[4] has shed light on a sexual assault ring in Killeen, Texas. This is a forum for free thinking, not hate speech. [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. Fernandes, ensuring he was aware of all his reporting, care, and victim advocacy options," said division spokesman Lt. Col. Chris Brautigam. The news was first announced by the family's attorney Natalie Khawam on Wednesday. Her family says she was the target of sexual harassment. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command received notification from Guillen's captain that she was last seen on the Fort Hood base. His car was also found burned nearby. Wasn't that uncommon to find drug paraphernalia in equipment, dorms, work areas, etc. It was confirmed by Fort Hood, a military base in Killeen, Texas, later in the afternoon. Investigators suspect foul play, according to Houston ABC station KTRK. Aguilar faces one count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence. Vanessa's older sister, 22-year-old Mayra, started an online fundraiser to cover the cost of a private investigator and an attorney. Also theres a huge prison right next to it. Can confirm, barriers to entry are lower. It has over 40k soldiers on post. Shady for sure. [8] The discovery was made after U.S. Army investigators supposedly received a tip directing them to the location of the body, officials said. 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. 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. "I have long advocated for real reforms for them to report these incidents outside the chain of command," Gabbard added. The investigation began June 13, 2021. Im former military. What this means: Please keep any "meta" discussion directed at specific users, mods, or r/conspiracy in general in this comment chain only. [1], McQueen reportedly planned "sex parties" for high-ranking officers at Fort Hood and recruited subordinate female soldiers to the fledgling prostitution ring. 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[20], Spc. [7], Army Inspector General investigation is assessing whether the climate fostered by Fort Hood commanders is supportive of reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy is set to visit the base to engage with local civilian and military leadership. Gregory Wedel-Morales, 23, who had been missing since August of 2019, was found in . Guillen was so badly beaten, she had to be identified through strains of her hair. His disappearance comes days after the 11th death at the Texas base this year. Everything is like pulling teeth to get any information from them.". Army officials. 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. Foul play is also suspected in Wedel-Morales' death, and the Army is offering a $25,000 reward for information. "My sister DID NOT sign up to the ARMY to be held AGAINST her will. 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. Sewell was last seen leaving her barracks around 4 p.m. (5 p.m. Robinson's cellphone records corroborated Aguilar's story and placed the pair along the Leon River, according to court documents.