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Army Investigation Concludes Vanessa Guillén Was Sexually Harassed by Superior

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 3, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 3, 202105564

Months after an investigation into the murder of Army specialist Vanessa Guillén was initiated, the U.S. Army has released a report confirming that Guillén, who was allegedly killed by fellow soldier Aaron Robinson on April 22, 2020, was sexually harassed...

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Fort Hood Unveiled Vanessa Guillén Memorial Plaque and Gate

Virginia IsaadApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 21, 2021April 21, 202107978

Army specialist Vanessa Guillén was 20 years old when her body was found on June 30 of last year near Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. Her death sparked national discussions on sexual harassment and misconduct in the military following the...

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Vanessa Guillén’s Entire Chain of Command Was Fired

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 12, 2021January 13, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 12, 2021January 13, 2021058757

Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén, 20, was reported missing from her post at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas back in April of 2020, and after a months-long search, her remains were finally recovered on June 30, after which it was revealed...

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14 Fort Hood Officers Suspended or Fired Following Investigation

Virginia IsaadDecember 9, 2020April 21, 2021

by Virginia IsaadDecember 9, 2020April 21, 202103769

The disappearance and murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén, 20, shone a light on army post Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas and now 14 senior officers have been suspended or fired after an investigation. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced the...

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‘Red Table Talk: The Estefans’ Sit Down with Vanessa Guillén’s Family

Virginia IsaadOctober 27, 2020October 27, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 27, 2020October 27, 202002694

Red Table Talk: The Estefans has tackled serious topics including divorce, coming out, and mental health but for its fourth episode it’s breaking away from the Estefan family. They’ll be joined by the family of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén, including...

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Vanessa Guillén Died “In the Line of Duty” Army Confirms

Virginia IsaadOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 23, 2020October 23, 202003714

The disappearance of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén, 20, and subsequent reports of sexual harassment led to national discussions on the treatment of women in the military. She was last seen alive in Fort Hood, Texas on April 22 and her...

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10 Things You Need to Know About the Vanessa Guillen Case

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 10, 2020August 11, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 10, 2020August 11, 202003506

When Specialist Vanessa Guillen disappeared from Fort Hood in Texas, on April 22, we all got a glimpse into a tragedy that involved the military, covered up sexual harassment, and the senseless, horrible murder of a 20-year-old Chicana. Movements soon...