MISSING SOLDIER

FORT HOOD, Texas – A bill named for slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen that would change how the military responds to missing service members and make sexual harassment a crime in the military is officially being introduced in Washington, DC on Wednesday. A different set of eyes.”According to an update on the Find Vanessa Guillen Facebook page, the “I Am Vanessa Guillen” bill will be introduced Wednesday. “The bill responds to resounding calls for change by revolutionizing the military’s response to missing service members and reports of sexual harassment-assault by making sexual harassment a crime within the uniform code of military justice and moving prosecution decisions of sexual assault and sexual harassment cases out of the chain of command,” one post reads. Demand Justice For Vanessa Guillén Tomorrow, Wednesday September 16 will be the... Posted by Find Vanessa Guillen on Tuesday, September 15, 2020A gruesome affidavit previously release from the FBI details the investigation surrounding the death of specialist Guillen. A report from the El Paso Times states that Efflandt was removed from his post at Fort Hood on Sept. 1.

WACO, Texas – A 22-year-old woman accused of helping hide the body of slain Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges related to the crime. Cecily Aguilar of Killeen, near Fort Hood, entered the pleas Tuesday in federal court in Waco to three conspiracy charges in the death of Army Spc. Aguilar remains in the Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas, while awaiting trial. Fort Hood Senior Commander, Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt said “to the victims of sexual harassment and assault, we hear you, we believe you and I encourage you to come forward. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.

FORT HOOD, Texas – U.S. Army officials said Thursday that a criminal investigation has not found any link between Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance and sexual harassment allegations. “We are still investigating their interactions, but at this time, there is no credible information or reports that Specialist Robinson sexually harassed specialist Guillen,” Phelps said. The other suspect is an estranged wife of a former Fort Hood soldier who is currently in custody in Bell County Jail awaiting charges by civil authorities, according to Phelps. Regarding the Guillen family’s claims that Vanessa was sexually harassed, Phelps said, “We have no credible reports or information that Vanessa Guillen was sexually assaulted. The attorney for Vanessa Guillen’s family said that human remains found Tuesday near the Leon River in Bell County are believed to be Guillen’s and that her death was a result of sexual harassment in the military.

FORT HOOD, Texas – Update: Army officials said Thursday that a criminal investigation has not found any link between Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance and sexual harassment allegations. No link found between Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance, sexual harassment allegations, senior military officials sayArmy officials are currently giving an update in the case of Guillen. Original: Senior officials at Fort Hood are expected to give an update Thursday at 2 p.m. on the current status of missing soldier Vanessa Guillen. Fort Hood Senior Commander, Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, III Corps deputy commanding general, will hold a press conference at the III Corps Headquarters. More stories related to Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance:Body found believed to be Vanessa Guillen’s, suspect killed himself, family attorney saysArmy suspects foul play in Fort Hood soldier’s disappearance, congresswoman saysHuman remains found near Central Texas river during search for Fort Hood soldier Vanessa GuillenMan wanted in connection to Fort Hood criminal investigation fatally shoots self, Killeen police saySalma Hayek joins search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

FORT HOOD, Texas – Vanessa Guillen was a 20-year-old Army specialist stationed at Fort Hood who disappeared in April. A press release from Fort Hood identified Aguilar as the estranged wife of a former Fort Hood Soldier. Vanessa Guillen, looking through shallow river beds on the Fort Hood instillation. A different set of eyes.” They’re hoping the legislation will lead to unbiased investigations and reviews of sexual harassment allegations in the military. However, Efflandt said “to the victims of sexual harassment and assault, we hear you, we believe you and I encourage you to come forward.

FORT HOOD, Texas – The attorney for Vanessa Guillen’s family said Wednesday morning during a press conference that human remains found Tuesday near the Leon River are believed to be Guillen’s and said her death was a result of sexual harassment in the military. “We have a dead person because of sexual harassment.”Guillen’s family members, including her two sisters and her father, echoed the same sentiments during the press conference and demanded a congressional investigation. The mother did not attend the press conference because she was feeling ill, the family said. The reward for information regarding Guillen’s disappearance has climbed to $55,000 and the Army subsequently launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations after Guillen’s family said she was harassed by one of her sergeants. More stories related to Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance:Army suspects foul play in Fort Hood soldier’s disappearance, congresswoman saysHuman remains found near Central Texas river during search for Fort Hood soldier Vanessa GuillenMan wanted in connection to Fort Hood criminal investigation fatally shoots self, Killeen police saySalma Hayek joins search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

FORT HOOD, Texas – Army officials now suspect foul play relating to the disappearance of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, a private first class who was last seen around 1 p.m. on April 22. Texas Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia said Army officials “are convinced now that there is foul play involved,” in a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Guillen, 20, is of Hispanic descent, 5 feet, 2 inches tall, 126 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, according to an April press release from Fort Hood. She was reportedly wearing a black T-shirt when she was last seen in the parking lot of her barracks at Fort Hood. Salma Hayek joins search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa GuillenAnyone with information is asked to contact Army CID Special Agents at 254-495-7767 or the Military Police Desk at 254-287-4001.

KILLEEN, Texas – A missing Fort Hood soldier’s mother told a Houston news outlet that the skeletal remains found Friday morning in Killeen are those of her son, who was last seen in August 2019. My missing soldier Greg Wedel,” his mother, Kim Wedel, wrote in an email Saturday to KTRK, the ABC affiliate in Houston. He was seen driving a 2018 black Kia Rio outside Fort Hood in Killeen on Aug. 19, 2019, officials said. Fort Hood said Morales was last seen Aug. 20, 2019. Investigators said they do not believe Morales’ case is connected to Private Vanessa Guillen, who was reported missing from Fort Hood in April.

FORT HOOD, Texas – The disappearance of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen has taken another turn with an increased reward and an investigation into sexual harassment allegations concerning the private first class who was last seen on April 22. A press release from Fort Hood states that 3rd Cavalry Regiment commander, Col. Ralph Overland, has appointed an investigating team for an “AR 15-6 Investigation,” which is the Army’s standard method of investigation. “I take allegations of sexual harassment very seriously and we are conducting a thorough investigation,” Overland said. Guillen and will not stop until we find her.”Salma Hayek joins search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa GuillenThe reward for information regarding Guillen’s disappearance has now climbed to $55,000. Guillen, 20, is of Hispanic descent, 5 feet, 2 inches tall, 126 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, according to an April press release from Fort Hood.

FORT HOOD, Texas – Actress Salma Hayek is bringing more attention to the search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. She was reportedly wearing a black T-shirt when she was last seen in the parking lot of her barracks at Fort Hood. Hayek shared a photo of Guillen to her Instagram Thursday with a message that reads:US Army soldier Vanessa Guillen, 20 has been missing since April 22, last seen at the Fort Hood military base. Houston family of missing Fort Hood soldier desperate for answersThe Army is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to Guillen’s whereabouts. An April press release from Fort Hood said Guillen’s car keys, barracks room key, identification card and wallet were found in the armory room where she was working the day she disappeared.

The hours past as the search continues for the Fort Hood soldier, who has been missing for a week. The Houston native and Chavez High School graduate was last seen at Fort Hood, a U.S. military post located in Killeen. Family members said Guillen was stationed in Virginia before transferring to Fort Hood. "I don't know if it's the people there. I honestly don't know."