Know the full story of what happened to Vanessa Guillen as the 20-year-old officer was killed in the Army base.
Vanessa Guillen was a young U.S. Army officer who was killed by a fellow soldier.
The incident came to the headlines in June 2020 when the young lady soldier’s remains were found buried along the Leon River.
It was already a widely discussed topic at that time as the lady was missing for around two months, and no traces of her were located.
The culprit of the murder, Aaron David Robinson, committed suicide before the investigating officers could arrest him.
Another woman who reportedly assisted Robinson to bury Vanessa’s body was arrested after undergoing several interrogations.
Here is everything to know about Vanessa Guillen and the full story of the incident.
The military justice system failed Vanessa Guillen — just like it has failed so many of our service members who have been harassed, assaulted, or murdered. They deserve justice. It’s time for the Senate to #PassMJIIPA. pic.twitter.com/19IAH5dXv8
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) November 18, 2021
What Happened To Vanessa Guillen? Full Story
The Army officer, Vanessa Guillen was killed by her junior soldier inside Fort Hood in Texas.
The story starts on April 22, 2020, when Vanessa suddenly went missing from the Army base camp, after she was last seen in the parking lot of the unit.
There were no traces of her in the next two months and investigating officers were not able to find anything related to her.
In the meantime, her family was seriously questioning the army department, and the whole justice system.
Vanessa had informed her family that she was being sexually assaulted in the unit but she restricted her family to file a complaint.
She was worried that her family might be in trouble.
On June 30, remains of Guillen were found buried near the river after some contractors discovered the parts, which were resurfaced by wildlife.
After the information of her death, amid the public’s protest for justice, officers investigated a woman named Cecily Anne Aguilar.
Cecily was the girlfriend of Robinson and the culprit had informed her about killing a lady in the army camp with a hammer.
She even admitted helping the junior soldier to bury the dead body of the 20-year-old officer.
After the arrest warrant against Robinson was issued, the man who was on a run from the army camp, killed himself with a gunshot.
Aguilar was later arrested on the same day and was presented in the court for the charge of helping in crime.
Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen would have been 22 today.
We will not rest until we get justice for Vanessa and protect our soldiers from harassment and sexual assault.
Vanessa, mija, I will keep fighting for you – today and every day.
We honor your memory always. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/dbuzOu4wji
— Rep. Sylvia Garcia (@RepSylviaGarcia) September 30, 2021
Vanessa Guillen Mother And Family Details
It was Vanessa Guillen’s mother, Gloria Guillen, who climbed every step to make sure that her daughter was served justice.
Vanessa had informed the whole family about the sexual harassment that she faced from a sergeant before saying to solve it herself.
When she went missing, the whole family, whose identity is undisclosed, knocked on the doors of the justice system.
The late soldier’s mother spoke against the sexual harassment that was going on in the base as well as the attempts of the other army officials to cover up the matter.
Even after the culprit had committed suicide and his helper was arrested, Vanessa’s mother wanted to end the female abuse in the base unit.
Wikipedia further mentions that on the recommendation of Gloria followed by investigation, multiple high profiles army officials of the Army post were suspended and punished.
Even to this date, Vanessa’s family is working hard to bring a change in the federal system with their rallies.
A FINAL PUSH ❤ #VanessaGuillen’s family is making one last, final push to change federal law. They’re holding a rally in Washington D.C. tomorrow. We’ll bring you the latest as it happens. -Steve @mguilen_ @WhistleblowerLF @itslupeguillen #abc13 #hounews #military #veterans pic.twitter.com/12QXSV0rsh
— Steve Campion (@SteveABC13) November 17, 2021
Vanessa Guillen Fiance Juan Cruz
The Killed 20-year-old Vanessa Guillen was engaged to her fiance Juan Cruz.
Cruz had proposed to the lady in March of 2020 and they later got engaged.
The couple was planning to get married but Guillen went missing shortly after their union and was later found murdered.
Juan appeared before the media and opened up about the incident which is reported on ABC7 News.