Among the senior leaders disciplined were Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, former Deputy Commanding General of III Corps, and Col. Ralph Overland and Command Sgt. She was missing for months until some of her remains were found buried along the Leon River in June 2020. Jones, 20, died March 1 after he was shot at a strip club in Killeen, several miles from the base, the Army Times reported. Maxwell Hockin. Killeen police officials said officers were called around 1 a.m. March 14 to the Summerlyn Apartments, in reference to gunshots. Chee, 25, died Aug. 30 after collapsing during a training exercise two days before, Army officials said. Her case inspired protests and led the Army to discipline more than a dozen officials. By Johnny Diaz,Maria Cramer and Christina Morales. He is being held without bond on the murder charge. 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. Fernandes, who had reported sexual abuse prior to his. He had been deployed in Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from May 2018 to January 2019. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Vanessa Guillen was murdered in April 2020, bludgeoned to death with a hammer in an arms room, U.S. Army investigation released in April. 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 believe that her remains were found. According to Fox 7, authorities found messages between Olivares and another person regarding trading the weapon. Vanessa Guillen Army Pfc. [22], On June30, 2020, Army investigators were called in when contractors discovered partial human remains along the Leon River in Belton. During the altercation, the suspect fired several shots at the victim and fled the area, a news release from the police department said. The Army had charged a fellow soldier with Guilln's murder, though that soldier killed himself before charges were announced. Further details surrounding his death have not been released. At this time, there is no connection between the disappearance of Sgt. [3] Upon hearing about the discovery, Robinson fled Fort Hood and fatally shot himself when law enforcement attempted to apprehend him in nearby Killeen, Texas. Wednesday, Fort Hood officials said they do not suspect foul play in the death of Spc. 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. His awards and decorations included the Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. His awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. He was taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.. And I want justice, and I want answers.. [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. Apr 16, 2021. Because his death occurred off-base, the Killeen Police Department is investigating his killing. He had gone to a club and met up with friends that night, his mother said. (Robinson) told her he was worried about getting in trouble for violating the Army's fraternization rules since Aguilar was still married to another soldier and he hit Guillen in the head with a hammer. 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. 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. [45] The investigation found that there was a "permissive environment for sexual assault and sexual harassment at Fort Hood. "[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. (U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command). 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 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. Elder Fernandes safe a remains the top priority of the 1st Cavalry Division..We ask him to reach out to his leadership, his family, the local police or a nearby hospital or clinic so we can ensure he receives the care he needs. [34] The mural portrays her with the flags of both the United States and Mexico, the latter due to her Mexican American ethnicity. He was assigned to the 9th Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since May 2019. Army investigators detained Specialist Robinson in the killing of Specialist Guillen just hours after her remains were found, but a series of missteps allowed him to flee, then fatally shoot himself, according to an Army report released on April 30, 2021. Command Sgt. The case also drew particular outrage from women in the military and Latinos. Editors note: A body believed to that of Elder Fernandes was found hanging from a tree Aug. 25 near railroad tracks in Temple, Texas. 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. They used that to buy the gas to burn his car, Berg said. [14] Multiple Fort Hood units, including 3CR, began searching the area within two weeks of her disappearance. The woman accused of helping her Fort Hood Army soldier boyfriend dismember and dispose of Spc. 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. "The entire Saber family is devastated by the loss of our true teammate and friend Specialist Maxwell Hockin," Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan, commander, 91st Engineer Battalion, said in a statement Wednesday. Spc. Officers in the area located the suspect at a nearby convenience store. 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. Finding Sgt. Vanessa mysteriously disappeared on April 22, 2020, according to The New York Times. Spc. We resolve every case based on its unique circumstances. Hogan, of Campton, New Hampshire, entered the Army in June 2019 as a cavalry scout. [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. She said the reason for his hospital stay was unclear. He said he believed she then left to go to the motor pool. Fort Hood officials said Hernandezvargas, a native of Woodside, New York, had been in the Army since May 2017. 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. His death is under investigation but foul play is not suspected. His awards and decorations include two Army Accommodation Medals, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon. The numbers are high here. People wishing to remain anonymous will be honored to the degree allowable under the law and the information will be held in the strictest confidence allowable, Army officials said. Interest in the case has been recently rekindled by the Netflix documentary I Am Vanessa Guillen, released on Nov. 17, which examines her life and death and follows her familys journey for justice. Olivares waited until Rosecrans was asleep to kill him, Falcon told authorities. Spc. The unit sexual assault response coordinator has been working closely with Sgt. Elder Fernandes Army Sgt. 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. Marshals and Killeen police officers closed in on a suspect, the man, an active duty junior soldier, turned a gun on himself and pulled the trigger. We look at its origins, how it operates and how it affects the lives of everyone. (U.S. Army), Information gathered from fellow soldiers indicates Sgt. An entrance sign onto Fort Bragg, N.C., is shown in this 2007 photo. Olivares girlfriend, Estrellita Hidalgo Falcon, 37, also of Killeen, is charged with hindering prosecution and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Spc. Military officials have said foul play is not suspected in his disappearance. [18] CID reported that they found no evidence that Guilln was assaulted, but said investigators believed foul play was involved in her disappearance. Aguilar is charged with federal crimes in connection with Guillen's April 22 death. . [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. Despite her mothers reservations, she decided to enlist at 18. Peak, of Mount Dora, Florida, entered the Army in June 2017 as an ammunition specialist. He has black hair and brown eyes. Wardrobe, 20, who was a former Fort Hood soldier, was allegedly shot dead March 23 in a dispute with 22-year-old Spc. Vanessa Guilln, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found. Specialist Guillen was reported missing on April 23, 2020. They used my sons phone after they killed him to ask his friends for money for gas, Berg said. [6] [8] [9] The shooter, 34-year-old Army Specialist Ivan Lopez, died of a self-inflicted gunshot . From Texas Standard: Last year's murder of Pfc. By Todd South. Our thoughts and our prayers are with Maxwell's family during this difficult time.". Maxwell Hockin. 6 min read. Delacruz, 23, of Vidalia, Georgia, was one of three people killed in a triple homicide March 14 in Killeen. 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. Army Sgt. The military failed him by not looking, Wedel told The Washington Post. Olivares girlfriend, Estrellita Hidalgo Falcon, 37, also of Killeen, is charged with hindering prosecution and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Body of 3rd Fort Hood soldier found near base in less than month Body of 3rd Fort Hood soldier found near base in less than month (NCD). As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. This story has been shared 108,209 times. Published: Sep. 22, 2021 at 2:55 PM PDT KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - A criminal complaint affidavit obtained by News 10 states Fort Hood soldier Nakealon Keunte Mosley, 24, shot and killed the. 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. Ailiana Fernandes and other family members have traveled to Texas from Massachusetts to seek answers about Elder Fernandes disappearance. On July 10, 2020, Ryan D. McCarthy, the secretary of the Army, ordered an investigation into Fort Hoods command culture after a year of violent deaths, suicides and complaints of sexual harassment on the military base. In addition, no fewer than five Fort . Last week, the base unveiled the People First Center, a training center for support and resources for victims of sexual assault or those experiencing suicidal thoughts. According to Killeen police officials, the men were in a fight that became physical. 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. No foul play was suspected. He will truly be missed. She returned to the base Monday. On June 30, 2020, human remains were found near the Leon River in Bell County, Texas. [18] On June13, 2020, hundreds of people assembled at the gates of Fort Hood to protest what organizers felt was a lack of information on the case. Investigators tasked with analyzing failures at Fort Hood, Texas, pointed to NCOs perpetuating a culture of fear. Army officials confirmed on Saturday that the sergeant had been the alleged victim of abusive sexual contact, NBC News reported. Morales clothing was shredded and scattered, she said. . I always envision myself that something great will happen to me. murders, and cases of sexual . The entire team is heartbroken. In a federal complaint, the accused soldier was identified as U.S. Army Specialist Aaron Robinson, 20. What are "Jim Crow" laws? According to Fort Hood officials, he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. His awards and decorations include two Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Driver and Mechanics Badge and Army Service Ribbon. Falcon told police those allegations were not true. Guilln family disputed that finding in an interview Friday. (U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command). A probe into the implementation of the bases Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, or SHARP, is ongoing. Hours after the grisly discovery, as U.S. This story has been shared 148,076 times. The Killeen Daily Herald reported that Roy had allegedly used a gun to threaten Wardrobe, who separated from the Army in January. 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. 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. Brandon Michael Olivares, 28, of Killeen, is charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Bell County Jail records show. Foul play is not suspected in his disappearance. KCEN-TV in Temple reported that family members have been meeting with Army officials daily as the search for Fernandes continues. New York Times. Fernandes, ensuring he was aware of all his reporting, care, and victim advocacy options., Fernandes had also been transferred to ensure he received the proper care and ensure there were no opportunities for reprisals.. A makeshift memorial for U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen at Power House Gym in Houston in August 2020. The point of emphasis being that we are going to put every resource and all of the energy we can in this entire institution behind fixing these problems.. Two more who had separated from. 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. Spc. Vannessa Guilln at Fort Hood led to a reckoning within the Army about sexual assault and harassment. Within hours of Sgt. Morales Kia was later found abandoned and a month after his disappearance, he was classified as AWOL, or absent without official leave. In September 2021, a warrant officer named Anthony Rivera was charged with the murder of two toddlers he'd adopted, both of whom died of blunt force trauma. Allred was an Army veteran, according to Stars and Stripes. Army CID officials said foul play was not suspected in Sawyers death but that an investigation was being conducted. [3] Guilln's family felt she disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, III Corps deputy commanding general, said the investigation includes an assessment of whether the command climate is supportive of soldiers reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault and the identification of any systemic issues with the SHARP program. Broadwater was subsequently assigned as deputy commander of V Corps at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He had been assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since November 2018. Sawyer, 29, was found unresponsive at his post residence on March 5, Stars and Stripes reported. Specialist Guillens mother said she had enjoyed attending church with her daughter. His body was removed from the Jeep and left on the side of the road. Fernandes mother, Ailiana Fernandes, told NBC News that her son had been hospitalized for several days prior to 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. 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