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Air Force officer under fire for Facebook comment on missing soldier Vanessa Guillen
An Air Force officer has come under fire for a Facebook comment regarding missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen.
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Sister of slain soldier reacts to military sexual assault reforms
Vanessa Guillén's sister, Mayra Guillén, reacts to military sexual assault reforms passing the House
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Historic military justice reforms inspired by Vanessa Guillen
The proposed new laws address the way the military handles criminal investigations after the murder of Guillen, a 20-year-old soldier.
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Vanessa Guillen's sister reacts to overhaul of military sexual assault investigations
ABC News' Juju Chang speaks with Mayra Guillen, sister of slain soldier Vanessa Guillen, about the House passing new reforms impacting military sexual assault investigations.
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Woman accused of aiding in Vanessa Guillen's death indicted by grand jury
Cecily Ann Aguilar was indicted on 11 federal charges including accessory after the fact and tampering with evidence Tuesday in the death of Vanessa Guillen.
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Vanessa Guillen’s family keeps her memory alive: Part 11
“Thank you so much for everything, and remember that I love you all the time,” Lupe Guillen said. “I wish I could've said it to Vanessa.”
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Vanessa Guillen was sexually harassed by superior: Part 10
Maj. Gen. Gene LeBoeuf, chief of staff for the U.S. Army Forces Command, told “20/20” that Guillen was harassed, but not by Aaron Robinson.
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Vanessa Guillen’s story prompts military reform: Part 9
An independent review panel found a failure of leadership at Fort Hood and that there was a permissive environment toward sexual assault and harassment.
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Aaron Robinson flees, kills self after police chase: Part 8
Robinson fled Fort Hood, got into a car and was able to get a gun. Police in Killeen, Texas, have body camera and dash cam video of the incident, but it has not yet been released.
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Aaron Robinson’s girlfriend allegedly confesses to helping dispose of body: Part 7
Investigators say that Cecily Aguilar told them Robinson admitted killing Vanessa Guillen and that she helped him attempt to destroy evidence.
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Vanessa Guillen’s remains found in shallow graves: Part 6
Concrete had been poured over the remains to obscure them. Her family received the heartbreaking news.
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Months pass without finding Vanessa Guillen: Part 5
The Guillen family questioned Army officials about allegations that she had been sexually harassed. Guillen’s story exploded onto national news.
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In search for Vanessa Guillen, investigators find remains of another soldier: Part 4
Pvt. Gregory Morales had been listed as a deserter after disappearing in 2019. Investigators questioned over 300 soldiers in the Guillen investigation.
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Vanessa Guillen’s Army friends remember the day she vanished: Part 3
Guillen’s friends Ryan “Cj” Landy and Betavious “Tay” Hightower searched for her and learned that Spc. Aaron Robinson was the last person to have seen her.
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Vanessa Guillen’s family tries to get answers from Army officials: Part 2
Guillen’s fiance, Juan, and her sister Mayra drove to Fort Hood and began putting up posters. As days passed, they said they weren’t getting answers from the Army.
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Vanessa Guillen vanishes from post at Fort Hood: Part 1
Guillen’s family said she had dreams of serving her country in the military since a young age. On April 22, 2020, her family noticed she wasn’t answering text messages or calls.
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Vanessa Guillen's sister, fiance discuss investigation into her disappearance: Part 1
A soldier at Fort Hood in Texas, Guillen went missing in April 2020. Friends and family brought national attention to her case as they sought answers from Army officials.
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Vanessa Guillen's body is found, her story prompts military reform: Part 2
Her remains were found two months after she'd vanished. An independent review panel found failures of leadership at Fort Hood and a permissive environment toward sexual assault and harassment.
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Vanessa Guillen’s fiance, closest friends detail upsetting investigation
In the last year, her name has become a rallying cry for military reform. Her family is still looking for answers as to why she was killed.
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Vanessa Guillen’s fiancé speaks out in 1st TV interview since her murder
Guillen’s fiancé and her closest friends break their silence in a 20/20 special, “What Happened to Vanessa”
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Vanessa Guillen's fiance speaks out: 'They failed us since the beginning'
Juan Cruz and Guillen's family are still looking for answers as to why the late Army specialist was killed in 2020 and how her murderer escaped justice.
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The All-New 20/20 Event Special airs Friday at 9|8c
One year after Vanessa Guillen vanished from Fort Hood, her fiancé speaks out for the first time ever in a television interview. The powerful new 20/20 event breaks Friday night at 9|8c on ABC.
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Congress reintroduces ‘I Am Vanessa Guillen Act’
Representative Jackie Speier reintroduced the ‘I am Vanessa Guillen act’ in front of the Capitol building Thursday.
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Bill named after Vanessa Guillen is reintroduced
A bill named after Army specialist Vanessa Guillen, who was allegedly murdered at the Fort Hood Army base last year, was reintroduced in Washington Thursday.
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Vanessa Guillen's family reacts to report that slain soldier was sexually harassed
In an exclusive interview with ABC News, the sister of Vanessa Guillén said the U.S. Army needs to do more to protect women from sexual harassment.
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New report details sexual harassment of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen
In an ABC News exclusive interview, the family of Vanessa Guillen said that justice still has not been served and that the new report confirmed leaders failed to protect Guillen.
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Vanessa Guillen's family speaks out after Army releases report
After an investigation into Guillén's death found that she was sexually harassed at Fort Hood, her family said justice has still not been served.
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US Army investigation finds Vanessa Guillen was sexually harassed
A U.S. Army investigation has found that Vanessa Guillen, the soldier murdered by a fellow soldier, did experience sexual harassment as her family has claimed.
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Army facing new questions over treatment of specialist Vanessa Guillen
Vanessa Guillen had previously reported sexual harassment, but leadership did nothing, a report said.
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Army finds Vanessa Guillen was sexually harassed by superior
A year after the 20-year-old soldier went missing and was later found murdered, the Army admitted it failed
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Vanessa Guillen family calls for legislation year after her death
On the anniversary of Vanessa Guillen’s death, her family gathered in Washington, D.C., to call on lawmakers to reform how the military handles sexual assault and harassment cases.
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Vanessa Guillen anniversary: Family and lawmakers speak out
Vanessa Guillen's family called for justice on the anniverary of her death Thursday.
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Top Army leaders fired, suspended from Fort Hood after Guillen investigation: Part 1
The Army said 14 people were punished for “leadership failures” in responding to sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations. Vanessa Guillen’s family has been fighting for more accountability.
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14 senior Army leaders at Fort Hood fired or suspended after broad review
Senior Army leaders face disciplinary action following a broad review of Fort Hood launched in the wake of Vanessa Guillen's disappearance and death.
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Army suspends 14 leaders, enlisted personnel at Fort Hood
Eight months after the death of specialist Vanessa Guillen, 14 top leaders at Ft. Hood have been fired or suspended following an investigation into command climate and culture.
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How Vanessa Guillen’s family started a movement in the wake of her death: Part 2
Guillen’s death brought more attention to sexual assault and harassment in the military. The Army announced a new policy for when soldiers go missing but Guillen’s family is pushing for more.
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Cecily Aguilar is questioned on alleged involvement in Vanessa Guillen case: Part 7
According to court documents, Aguilar told authorities that Aaron Robinson confessed to her that he killed a female soldier on base, and they say Aguilar agreed to help get rid of the body.
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Bill named for Vanessa Guillen would reform sexual harassment reporting in military
The bipartisan "IAMVANESSAGUILLEN" bill, introduced on Capitol Hill, would reform how sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military are reported by victims
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'I Am Vanessa' – a 20/20 special preview
As Vanessa Guillen’s story sparks new outcry over military sexual harassment and assault, ABC News’ John Quinones speaks with other brave women raising their voices.
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Vanessa Guillen’s family navigates grief, closure in a memorial service: Part 11
The Guillen family met Tim Miller, the man instrumental in finding her. Hundreds gathered in Houston to remember and celebrate Guillen with a custom green casket and horse drawn carriage.
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Army Secretary responds to unanswered questions in the Vanessa Guillen case: Part 10
Sec. Ryan McCarthy answered questions about Vanessa Guillen’s brutal murder and promised to “do everything in our power to never allow things like this to happen again, and to make enduring change.”
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Aaron Robinson flees Fort Hood after Vanessa Guillen’s body was found: Part 8
Specialist Aaron Robinson was kept under watch at Fort Hood as the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division built a case. After he learned they found Guillen’s body he fled and died by suicide.
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Public demands justice for Vanessa Guillen: Part 6
The #IAmVanessaGuillen movement empowered service members to come share their own stories of sexaual harassment within the military. Guillen’s body was found two months after her disappearance.
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Army investigators obtain phone records in search for Vanessa Guillen: and Part 5
Cell phone records showed Specialist Robinson called his girlfriend multiple times in the middle of the night Guillen went missing. Pressure was building on Fort Hood to find Guillen.
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Investigators find remains of missing Fort Hood soldier Gregory Wedel-Morales: Part 4
Gregory Wedel-Morales went missing in August 2016 and was considered AWOL, until June 2020 when the army, while looking for Vanessa Guillen, said a tip led them to the discovery of his remains.
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Vanessa Guillen’s family seeks help from public, creates national movement: Part 3
After Guillen’s family felt they weren’t getting answers from the Army, they sought help from their Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, hired a lawyer and began to get attention from across the country.
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Search launched for Vanessa Guillen, mother says she was being harassed: Part 2
The day after Guillen vanished, military police were contacted and the Army’s criminal investigative division got involved. Guillen’s mom Gloria said Vanessa told her she was being sexually harassed.
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Army soldier Vanessa Guillen vanishes from Fort Hood: Part 1
The family of the 20-year-old Houston native said she didn’t like being stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. On April 22, Guillen stopped answering calls and text messages.
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Family builds national movement after Vanessa Guillen vanishes from Fort Hood: Part 1
Guillen stopped responding to calls and texts on April 22. Her mother, Gloria, said Vanessa was being sexually harassed at Ford Hood. Specialist Aaron Robinson was the last person who saw her.
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Vanessa Guillen’s body found, suspect flees and dies by suicide: Part 2
Authorities say Aaron Robinson killed Guillen, then he and his girlfriend dismembered and buried her remains. Guillen’s family continues their quest for justice.
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