He was last seen wearing a black Army physical training T-shirt and shorts with black, orange and yellow athletic shoes. He said he believed she then left to go to the motor pool. The Stallion family is truly devastated by the tragic loss of SPC Freddy Delacruz. Specialist Guillen was last seen around noon on April 22, 2020, in the parking lot of her squadrons headquarters at Fort Hood. The embattled Fort Hood Army base in Texas has grappled with at least 16 deaths this year in what has become a series of mysterious disappearances and fatal incidents. He has black hair and brown eyes. Two more who had separated from. Fort Hood soldier found dead behind barracks, investigation underway Officials identified the soldier as 26-year-old Spc. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time, Lt. Col. Neil Armstrong, commander of 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, said in a news release. His death is under investigation but foul play is not suspected. Jennifer Sewell, who was believed to be missing after she failed to report for duty on Oct. 7. Our thoughts and our prayers are with Maxwell's family during this difficult time.". As you know, there has been a lot of updates since we last spoke. [23] According to a criminal complaint filed in the Western District Court of Texas, Aguilar allegedly helped Robinson dismember and dispose of Guilln's body on April22, 2020, after Robinson told her he had bludgeoned Guilln to death with a hammer inside the armory. Specialist Robinson later said he read her the serial numbers and gave her paperwork, according to court documents. 6 min read. Army CID officials said foul play was not suspected in Sawyers death but that an investigation was being conducted. Authorities have said Robinson bludgeoned Guillen to death in an arms room on the base and carried her body away in a heavy-duty plastic case. An autopsy will be performed by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas and the incident is under investigation. Maxwell Hockin, who was assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Hogan, 19, and Peak, 21, died Feb. 1 from injuries they suffered in a private car crash on Highway 195 in Williamson County. According to Fort Hood officials, he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Fort Hood is the same Army base where Vanessa Guillen was murdered in April 2020, in a case that engrossed the nation. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. The numbers are high here. Fernandes disappearance, soldiers from his unit on Fort Hood initiated a thorough search for him, both on and off post, which will continue until he is located, the statement said. The body of Morta, 26, was discovered July 17 after he was believed to have drowned in Stillhouse Hollow Lake, about 15 miles from the base. [14] Multiple Fort Hood units, including 3CR, began searching the area within two weeks of her disappearance. He was an important member of the battalion scout platoon and the battalion and his loss is deeply felt.. [3][4][5], Cecily Aguilar, a local woman identified by authorities as Robinson's girlfriend, was taken into custody and is alleged to have assisted him in dismembering and burying Guilln's body. Fox News Media; . Military officials have said foul play is not suspected in his disappearance. Fernandes mother, Ailiana Fernandes, told NBC News that her son had been hospitalized for several days prior to his disappearance. Hernandezvargas, 24, drowned Aug. 2 in a boating accident at Stillhouse Hollow Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir located about 15 miles from Fort Hood. The deadly collision occurred when, for unknown reasons, their car traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck another vehicle, authorities said. (U.S. Army, Bell County Jail). He had been assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since November 2018. April 23 (UPI) -- Army Spc. 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. Vanessa Guillen murder: Demonstrators carry a banner demanding justice for slain U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen during the Black and Brown Unity March July 12, 2020, in Los Angeles. In the 1970s, a 26-year-old army doctor fatally stabbed his pregnant wife, 5-year-old daughter, and 2-year-old daughter, as reported in The Fayetteville Observer. He had gone to a club and met up with friends that night, his mother said. Wardrobe, who was found lying in the front yard of a home, had been shot repeatedly. He had no money and hes not answering the phone. "He had an outstanding work ethic, was a mentor to his peers, and was always willing to help out the team. I was kind of ignored.. Ailiana Fernandes and other family members have traveled to Texas from Massachusetts to seek answers about Elder Fernandes disappearance. Philipps, Dave (April 30, 2021) Military Missteps Allowed Soldier Accused of Murder to Flee, Report Says. 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. His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. 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. On April 24, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command posted a news release asking for the publics help in finding her. Command Sgt. [2], Aguilar was arrested by Texas Rangers and held at the Bell County Jail. Her dismembered remains were found June 30, buried in multiple shallow graves about 30 miles from the base. She was missing for months until some of her remains were found buried along the Leon River in June 2020. In 2020 alone, 31 soldiers connected to Fort Hood died, including 11 reported as suicides and five as homicides. 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. Police have identified the other two victims as Asia Cline, 22, and Shaquan Markell Allred, 23. 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. What is behind the violence and tragedy at Fort Hood? Once dismissed by cynics as a "conspiracy theory the New World Order is rapidly becoming a reality. Morales skeletal remains were found June 19, days before Guillens body was found, in a field about four miles from the base. Guilln was stationed at Fort Hood, a U.S. Army installation in Bell County, Texas, which is approximately 340 square miles (880km2) in size and home to III Corps and the First Cavalry Division. Mark Felix/Agence France-Presse Getty Images. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and purple fitness-type pants.. 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. Fort Hood officials said in an update Sunday that "Sewell's family confirmed she is safe and with extended family." The Killeen Daily Herald reported that Roy had allegedly used a gun to threaten Wardrobe, who separated from the Army in January. Army PV2 Gregory Wedel Morales, who was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, vanished Aug. 20, 2019. Authorities said a preliminary autopsy indicated his death, like that of Hernandezvargas, appeared to be from drowning. 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. Hundreds of people gathered to honour Guilln and other victims of sexual violence and mistreatment within the military. These two people had befriended my son, and the week before (the homicide) had been pretty much leeching off my son, Rosecrans father, Thomas Berg Sr., told Fox 7. He is being held without bond on the murder charge. Families want answers. Aaron Robinson, who took his own life when confronted by police after her remains were discovered, authorities said at the time. Robinson killed himself as authorities tried to arrest him. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, the news station reported. [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. In December 2020, the Army announced14 senior leaders and enlisted personnel at Fort Hoodwere fired or suspended following an independent panel's review of the command climate and culture at the base. CBS Dallas-Fort Worth reported that Aton was standing in the roadway, directing traffic around the involved vehicles, when he was struck by a driver who did not see him in time to avoid him. The Black Knight family is truly heartbroken by the tragic loss of PVT Mejhor Morta, Armstrong said in a news release. Maxwell Hockin. [20] The authorities said that more than 300 interviews and over 10,000 hours were spent investigating Guilln's disappearance. Elder Fernandes, 23, was last seen by fellow Fort Hood soldiers Aug. 17, 2020, at an off-base home in Killeen, Texas. Aaron Robinson escape custody and kill himself. An federal affidavit filed July 2, 2020, details the killing and dismemberment of Army SPC Vanessa Guillen, far left, by fellow soldier SPC Aaron Robinson, center, and his girlfriend, Cecily Aguilar. We can confirm there is an open investigation of abusive sexual contact involving Sgt. Ms. Aguilar said she helped Specialist Robinson dismember the body with an ax or hatchet and a machete-style knife, according to the complaint. But, we know our son was only trying to be friends with someone for this to happen to him, and that breaks our heart, Berg said. Jun 14, 2021. Hockin had been at the Texas base since July 2017, where he was assigned to the 91st Engineer Battalion. The probe, led by Gen. John Murray, head of Army Futures Command, concluded that Guilln had been sexually harassed by another soldier, who authorities said was among those sanctioned. The People First Task Force briefed reporters Friday on the many changes . (U.S. Army), Information gathered from fellow soldiers indicates Sgt. Specialist Aton was a professional, committed to the mission. Officials identified the soldier as 26-year-old Spc. Within hours of Sgt. An automatic rifleman, he had been assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since December 2017. His death is being investigated as a homicide. A body believed to be the missing 23-year-old soldier was discovered hanging from a tree Aug. 25 in Temple, about 30 miles from the base. 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. Guillens remains were found June 30, buried in multiple shallow graves about 30 miles from the base. A probe into the implementation of the bases Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, or SHARP, is ongoing. Activists called for systematic changes in how the military handles reports of sexual harassment and assault. 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. [2] Chee, 25, died Aug. 30 after collapsing during a training exercise two days before, Army officials said. Wardrobes killing was the third to involve soldiers within a month in Killeen, which is located just outside the gates of Fort Hood. In fact, when Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill in 2021 requiring voter ID and strengthening rules against bribery and electioneering at the polls, the President condemned the law as "Jim Crow on steroids." Roy was indicted by a grand jury earlier this month. Vanessa Guillen, 20, vanished April 22, 2020, from Fort Hood, where she was stationed and worked as a small arms and artillery repairer. This story has been shared 148,076 times. Olivares girlfriend, Estrellita Hidalgo Falcon, 37, also of Killeen, is charged with hindering prosecution and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Unlike Fernandes, Guillen had not reported her allegations to base officials. For more on the string of violence at Fort Hood, subscribe now to PEOPLE or. after an independent committee reviewed the CID detachment at Fort Hood, in Texas. 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. Wednesday, Fort Hood officials said they do not suspect foul play in the death of Spc. Investigators offered no motive for the murder, but concluded that Robinson did not sexually harass Guilln. Army leaders have declined to discuss possible motives for the killing. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston, center, gets feedback from soldiers about their concerns at Fort Hood, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. On November 5, 2009, 13 people are killed and more than 30 others are wounded, nearly all of them unarmed soldiers, when a U.S. Army officer goes on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood in central. Anyone with information on Fernandes whereabouts is asked to contact the Killeen Police Department at 254-526-TIPS (8477), Bell County Crime Stoppers at bellcountycrimestoppers.com, the Fort Hood Criminal Investigation Command (CID) office at 254-287-2722, the Fort Hood MP desk at 254-287-4001 or their local police department. Published October 12, 2021 9:28pm EDT. The Army blamed officials for letting Guillns killer Spc. Wardrobe was reportedly romantically involved with Roys wife, the Herald reported. On June 30, Fort Hood officials announced that partial human remains were found close to Leon River in Bell County, Texas. (Eric Gay/AP) Grinston, along with other Army . Twenty-eight soldiers died at the base in 2020 from homicides, suicides and accidents. PFC Anthony Peak was a valuable member of this team and his loss is felt by his friends and the soldiers of the Saber Squadron and Greywolf Brigade. When Specialist Guillen disappeared, Ms. Aguilar, 22 at the time, was living with Specialist Robinson, according to the complaint. Disciplinary measures were also taken against soldiers and leaders assigned below brigade level, however the Army does not, as a matter of policy, "release the names of the battalion level and below commanders and leaders who received administrative action. KCEN-TV in Temple reported that family members have been meeting with Army officials daily as the search for Fernandes continues. SPC Aaron David Robinson, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene on a street in Killeen. A makeshift memorial for U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen at Power House Gym in Houston in August 2020. If you cant say why he murdered her, you cant say he didnt sexually harass her, family attorney Natalie Khawam said. 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. Instead, the report said Robinson sexually harassed another soldier. Allred was an Army veteran, according to Stars and Stripes. 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. Army Pfc. LONDON (AP) A painting by Wassily Kandinsky that spent decades in a Dutch museum after its Jewish owner was murdered in the Holocaust has sold at auction for 37.2 million pounds ($44.9 million). According to Fox 7, authorities found messages between Olivares and another person regarding trading the weapon. "Murnau mit Kirche II" ("Murnau with Church II") set a record price for the Russian artist in a sale at Sotheby's in London on Wednesday . Cellphone data, video and eyewitness statements put the two men together in the area of the slaying. Morta was buried in Pensacola last week. The punishments are the latest Army moves in response to Guillns disappearance and death. Apr 16, 2021. Falcon told police those allegations were not true. She said the reason for his hospital stay was unclear. Despite nearly daily prodding from his family, the Army did little to look for Morales, his loved ones said. The authorities also arrested his girlfriend, Cecily Aguilar, in Killeen, Texas. It was ordered after the murder of Army Specialist . As long as I keep learning from my mistakes and Morta had been an Army private since last September, when he entered as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle mechanic. The Army suspended Major General Jeffery Broadwater and Command Sergeant Major Thomas C. Kenny, pending the outcome of a new investigation into the 1st Cavalry Division's command climate and program for preventing and responding to sexual harassment and assault. The unit sexual assault response coordinator has been working closely with Sgt. Olivares girlfriend, Estrellita Hidalgo Falcon, 37, also of Killeen, is charged with hindering prosecution and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Family hopeful for answers after police reopen case into Fort Hood soldier's death By Olivia Levada Texas PUBLISHED 4:24 PM CT Apr. [18] CID reported that they found no evidence that Guilln was assaulted, but said investigators believed foul play was involved in her disappearance. By Marlene Lenthang October 13, 2021, 9:15 AM 2:25 On Location: February 24, 2023 Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. 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. Guillen, 20, was slain April 22, 2020, at Fort Hood, the Texas military base where she was stationed. They just assumed the worst and let it go., Gregory Morales Pv2 Gregory Wedel Morales, who was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, had been missing since Aug. 20, 2019. A woman who was the only person charged in the 2020 killing pleaded guilty on Tuesday to four counts including accessory to murder after the fact. [9] Her car keys, identification card, bank card, and barracks key were found inside the armory where she worked. Hernandezvargas was the second soldier who died on the lake in less than a month. Rosecrans, 27, was found dead from gunshot wounds May 18 on the side of the road in Harker Heights, Texas three miles away from where his Jeep was discovered engulfed in flames. He had been detained by his unit at the request of a CID agent under the pretense of violating COVID-19 quarantine rules. The family. . An apparent bullet hole was found in the back passenger door, the news station reported. [3] On July13, 2021, she was indicted on eleven counts by a federal grand jury. When they entered the unit, they found Delacruz, Cline and Allred dead. Guillen, 20, went missing April 22 in a parking lot at the base after her family said she complained of sexual harassment. Her disappearance nonetheless prompted multiple investigations into sexual harassment on the base, as well as calls for a congressional probe into the way her disappearance and death were handled. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Editors note: A body believed to that of Elder Fernandes was found hanging from a tree Aug. 25 near railroad tracks in Temple, Texas. On June 30, 2020, human remains were found near the Leon River in Bell County,. Spc. Maj. Ryan McLane and I would like to express our deepest regrets to the family and loved ones of PFC Brandon Rosecrans, Col. Kevin Capra, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, said in a May 20 statement. Minutes later, police and firefighters were called to a different location about four miles away, where they found Rosecrans Jeep burning, the news station reported. We've received your submission. 24, 2021 KILLEEN, Texas Spc. According to Fox 7, police and firefighters found that the passenger seat in the soldiers Jeep was reclined all the way. "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. His selfless service and care for others are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Lightning Brigade and our Army, said Col. Ethan Hall, commander of the 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Robinson died by suicide before his arrest, preventing him from facing charges. 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. His awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. They used that to buy the gas to burn his car, Berg said. #findelderfernandes pic.twitter.com/nSU46T7IkC. Here is what we know about each of the soldiers. "[47], During the December8 Pentagon press conference McCarthy said that Guilln's murder "shocked our conscience and brought attention to deeper problems" at Fort Hood and across the Army more widely. PVT Morta was a great trooper and this loss is felt by every member within our formation.. The case also drew particular outrage from women in the military and Latinos. Morales clothing was shredded and scattered, she said. His name was later added to the official list of Army deserters. In addition, no fewer than five Fort . My sisters a human being. A new independent report details widespread, systemic problems at Fort Hood, Texas, including a culture that allows sexual assault in the ranks. Atons awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. Vannessa Guilln at Fort Hood led to a reckoning within the Army about sexual assault and harassment. A witness told investigators that Specialist Guillen left the arms room where she had been working and went to the arms room controlled by Specialist Robinson to confirm serial numbers for weapons and equipment, the complaint said. . Authorities initially said Guillen, 20, of Houston, had last been seen in the parking lot of the Regimental Engineer Squadron Headquarters. Aaron David Robinson, who later killed himself. A body believed to be the missing 23-year-old soldier was discovered hanging from a tree Aug. 25 in Temple, about 30 miles from the base. While investigating the source of the water, the officers found an unlocked apartment and attempted to contact the tenant. The solider whobludgeoned her to deathwith a hammer and dismembered her later killed himself. Los Angeles Friday 15 October 2021 12:06 Comments Army investigating after 26-year-old Maxwell Hockin found dead at Fort Hood barracks (US Army) The US army has launched an investigation. Hasan was convicted in 2013 of 13 counts of murder and 32 counts of attempted murder and sentenced to death.
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