Within hours of Sgt. Olivares girlfriend, Estrellita Hidalgo Falcon, 37, also of Killeen, is charged with hindering prosecution and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Cline, who was Delacruzs girlfriend, was pregnant when she was killed. [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. His death is under investigation but foul play is not suspected. Authorities initially said Guillen, 20, of Houston, had last been seen in the parking lot of the Regimental Engineer Squadron Headquarters. He was allegedly gunned down by 28-year-old Brandon Michael Olivares, although no motive has been released. 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. Specialist Robinson later said he read her the serial numbers and gave her paperwork, according to court documents. Sawyer entered the Army in October 2017 as a wheeled vehicle mechanic and had been assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since May 2018. He was an important member of the battalion scout platoon and the battalion and his loss is deeply felt.. Finding Sgt. Morta, 26, of Pensacola, Florida, was found dead July 17 on Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Guillen was believed to have been bludgeoned to death at the base by a fellow soldier, Spc. 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. By Todd South. There are four deceased Soldiers and 16 wounded from a shooting incident on Fort Hood April 2. "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. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) . Peak, of Mount Dora, Florida, entered the Army in June 2017 as an ammunition specialist. Families want answers. 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. Natalie Khawam, a lawyer for the family of Specialist Vanessa Guillen, said in early July that her remains had most likely been found and that a suspect in her disappearance had killed himself. Twenty-eight soldiers died at the base in 2020 from homicides, suicides and accidents. The sergeants identification was found with the body. The proof is he disappeared. 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. The authorities also arrested his girlfriend, Cecily Aguilar, in Killeen, Texas. Ms. Aguilar told investigators that Specialist Robinson had picked her up late on April 22 or early on April 23 at the gas station where she worked. 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. Wednesday, Fort Hood officials said they do not suspect foul play in the death of Spc. Specialist Guillen was born and raised in Houston with five siblings. Fort Hood officials said Hernandezvargas, a native of Woodside, New York, had been in the Army since May 2017. The Black Knight family is truly heartbroken by the tragic loss of PVT Mejhor Morta, Armstrong said in a news release. His awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon. Fox News Media; . Army leaders have declined to discuss possible motives for the killing. Mejhor brought honor, dignity and respect to our nation, Armstrong said at the memorial, according to the news station. Had Munley not taken action, the death toll likely would have been much higher. Two more who had separated from the Army at the base within the previous six months were also slain, according to Stars and Stripes. On June 30, 2020, human remains were found near the Leon River in Bell County,. (Eric Gay/AP) Grinston, along with other Army . Two people were arrested earlier this month and charged in Rosecrans murder. The soldier was identified as Spc. Each of us in the battalion are grateful for having known him, and we collectively grieve his loss.. Last year, at least 39 Fort Hood soldiers vanished or died, including 13. 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. Spc. Investigators who searched her phone found that the last person she texted was Specialist Robinson. Additionally, his only known vehicle was located on base at his units parking lot.. Vanessa Guillen, 20, vanished April 22, 2020, from Fort Hood, where she was stationed and worked as a small arms and artillery repairer. [38][39], In 2022 the Park Place post office was renamed after Guilln. It is unclear what started the altercation. What are "Jim Crow" laws? [20] The authorities said that more than 300 interviews and over 10,000 hours were spent investigating Guilln's disappearance. Officials recently reported the base has the highest number of cases of soldier murders and sexual assaults among all Army installations. [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. Guillens family and their attorney alleged that the missing soldier had told them that she had suffered sexual harassment at Fort Hood. 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. 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. Robinson, 20, was identified as a suspect in the disappearance of Guillen as an attorney for the victims family claimed he also attacked Guillen with a hammer and dismembered her body with a machete. The couple buried the remains near the Leon River, it 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. As you know, there has been a lot of updates since we last spoke. Our priority right now is to take care of his family, ensuring they have all the resources they need during this critical time.. Her case inspired protests and led the Army to discipline more than a dozen officials. Hockin. We send our deepest condolences to the family of Specialist Christopher Sawyer and the loved ones most closely affected by this tragedy. A string of suicides, homicides, fatal accidents and criminal behavior has left residents at. My sisters no joke. Atons awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. In 2014, five years after Hasans killing rampage, Iraq War veteran and Army veteran SPC Ivan Lopez opened fire on the base, killing three soldiers and injuring another 16 before killing himself. 2021, in Washington. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was a dedicated professional who truly loved his family and the Army.. A soldier stationed at Fort Hood, Texas was found dead over the weekend behind a barracks, according to local media reports. We can confirm there is an open investigation of abusive sexual contact involving Sgt. It was ordered after the murder of Army Specialist . US Army Spc. Guillen, whose disappearance and death made national headlines and prompted multiple investigations of sexual harassment on Fort Hood, vanished April 22 from the base, where she was a small arms and artillery repairer for the 3rd Cavalry Regiment. 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. April Rubin, Michael Levenson, Bryan Pietsch and Christopher Mele contributed reporting. Vanessa Guillen: Army confirms sexual harassment of slain soldier as 21 disciplined at Fort Hood By Crystal Bonvillian, Cox Media Group National Content Desk May 04, 2021 at 1:50 pm PDT NOW. Fort Hood officials said Delacruz entered the Army in November 2017 as a cavalry scout and had been assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since April 2018. 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. [26][3] Assistant United States Attorneys Mark Frazier and Greg Gloff are prosecuting the case on behalf of the federal government. Command Sgt. !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. The case also drew particular outrage from women in the military and Latinos. He was truly remarkable, and this loss hurts all of us.. His awards and decorations included the Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. The Killeen Daily Herald reported that Roy had allegedly used a gun to threaten Wardrobe, who separated from the Army in January. Burned pieces of the case were found near the burial site along the Leon River. The People First Task Force briefed reporters Friday on the many changes . 6 min read. Here is what we know about each of the soldiers. Saber's death is among multiple incidents at the Texas base in recent years. The incident is under investigation by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. This story has been shared 108,209 times. 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. Fort Hood soldier found dead behind barracks, investigation underway Officials identified the soldier as 26-year-old Spc. According to Fox 7, authorities found messages between Olivares and another person regarding trading the weapon. But the Army isn't giving any By Seth Harp Illustration by. KIRO 7 News Seattle facebook feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle twitter feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle youtube feed(Opens a new window), Fort Hood officials said in a news release, Guillens remains were found June 30, buried in multiple shallow graves, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, vanished after a night out with friends in Killeen, a news release from the police department said, was the third to involve soldiers within a month, regiment commander Col. Ralph Overland said, Missing Pennsylvania woman found alive after more than 30 years, Multiple western Washington residents indicted in connection to coast-to-coast drug ring, Woman arrested after attempting to inject heroin during traffic stop, deputies say, Powerball jackpot winner identified as longtime Boeing employee, Thieves lose ATM ripped out of Lakewood credit union. His awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. Published: Oct. 12, 2021 at 4:48 PM PDT FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) - Specialist Maxwell Hockin, 26, a soldier stationed at Fort Hood, was found dead behind his company barracks over the weekend, according to officials at Fort Hood. The first notable murder in Fort Bragg was by Jeffrey R. Macdonald. The entire team is heartbroken. 2021 at 7:32pm 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. 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. Fort Hood officials said at a news conference that investigators had been unable to corroborate those claims. Rosecrans entered the Army in May 2018 as a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer, according to Fort Hood officials. She was missing for months until some of her remains were found buried along the Leon River in June 2020. by Lloyd Billingsley . Tips can also be submitted anonymously on the Crime Stoppers website or at cid.army.mil/report-a-crime.html. Vanessa mysteriously disappeared on April 22, 2020, according to The New York Times. 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. Berg told the station Olivares and Falcon used his sons cellphone after he was killed. Investigators offered no motive for the murder, but concluded that Robinson did not sexually harass Guilln. Wardrobe, 20, who was a former Fort Hood soldier, was allegedly shot dead March 23 in a dispute with 22-year-old Spc. In 2020 alone, 31 soldiers connected to Fort Hood died, including 11 reported as suicides and five as homicides. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston, center, gets feedback from soldiers about their concerns at Fort Hood, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. [5][23] The area had previously been searched by Texas Rangers, detectives, and cadaver dogs on June20 after a burn mound was discovered nearby. 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. [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. As it stood, the Fort Hood mass murder was the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil since September 11, 2001, . . 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. And we believe that the person that killed her is that person that sexually harassed her, the one that walked into the shower. The Texas military installation, on which Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan killed 13 people and injured 32 others in a 2009 mass shooting, has seen more than its share of bloodshed. It was not until Guillens disappearance, and a subsequent reward for information on her whereabouts, that Fort Hood offered an identical reward in Morales disappearance. [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. In a federal complaint, the accused soldier was identified as U.S. Army Specialist Aaron Robinson, 20. 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. Wedel last spoke to her son Aug. 19, 2019, when he called her asking for gas money, she told the Post. Morta was buried in Pensacola last week. Prosecutors declined to tell Stars and Stripes why the grand jury failed to indict. His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. We believe that her remains were found. They used that to buy the gas to burn his car, Berg said. His name was later added to the official list of Army deserters. (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. 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. Thousands of soldiers searched in buildings, barracks, fields, training areas, lakes and trails at Fort Hood.