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Vanessa Guillén’s Fiancé Says ‘They Failed Us’ in First TV Interview

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 15, 2021June 15, 202103630

Slain soldier Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s fiancé, Juan Cruz, appeared on ABC’s 20/20 on Friday, June 11 in his first TV appearance to discuss their relationship and the aftermath of her death. The interview comes in the wake of the announcement that...

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Platoon Leader 1st Lt. Maria Eggers is the First Latina to Earn Expert Infantry Badge at Fort Hood

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 10, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 10, 202105873

Fort Hood has been mired in controversy following the disappearance and murder of Specialist Vanessa Guillén. For what feels like the first time since her story broke in April of last year, there’s some good news coming out of the...

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Army Investigation Concludes Vanessa Guillén Was Sexually Harassed by Superior

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 3, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 3, 202106860

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, 202109078

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, 2021059657

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, 202104213

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, 202003200

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, 202004265

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, 202004178

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...