The soldier was identified as Spc. Morta was buried in Pensacola last week. [3], On the evening of June30, Robinson escaped the custody of an unarmed guard from his unit and fled Fort Hood after hearing the news of the discovery of remains. Posted BY: | NwoReport (Natural News) Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter also a former United States Marine Corps officer joins Mike Adams in a far-reaching interview that covers Ukraine, Russia, NATO, and Nord Stream. Fort Hood soldier found dead behind barracks, investigation underway Officials identified the soldier as 26-year-old Spc. Paul Brandon Norris, who - in the . Prosecutors said in court documents that she initially lied to investigators about what she knew but on June 30 confessed to playing a role in the disposal of Specialist Guillens body. In August of this year, Natalie Khawam, a lawyer for the Guillen family, filed a $35 million lawsuit against the United States Army for sexual assault and the wrongful death of Specialist Guillen, Ms. Khawam said. [34] The mural portrays her with the flags of both the United States and Mexico, the latter due to her Mexican American ethnicity. Wardrobe was reportedly romantically involved with Roys wife, the Herald reported. Fernandes and any other ongoing cases at Fort Hood.. After the discovery, Vanessa Guillen's sister, Mayra Guillen told TIME . 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 did not report to work the following day as scheduled, Fort Hood officials said in a news release. When Morales remains were found, Wedel said was told her son decomposed in the field, with dust and debris covering his remains as they sank over time into the ground over time. And we believe that the person that killed her is that person that sexually harassed her, the one that walked into the shower. Fernandes, a native of the Republic of Cabo Verde, is a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 553rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, authorities said. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images) Authorities said a preliminary autopsy indicated his death, like that of Hernandezvargas, appeared to be from drowning. The Fort Bragg Murders At least 44 Fort Bragg soldiers died stateside in 2020 several of them were homicides. Fernandes is described as an African-American man standing 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 133 pounds. Specialist Guillen was last seen around noon on April 22, 2020, in the parking lot of her squadrons headquarters at Fort Hood. Army investigators detained Specialist Robinson in the killing of Specialist Guillen just hours after her remains were found, but a series of missteps allowed him to flee, then fatally shoot himself, according to an Army report released on April 30, 2021. Thousands of soldiers searched in buildings, barracks, fields, training areas, lakes and trails at Fort Hood. [41] Guilln's mother stated publicly that she had spoken to witnesses who heard two shots at the moment of Robinson's death, and stated her belief that Robinson was executed by authorities as part of a coverup involving senior members of the military. When they began fighting, Roy opened fire. The case also drew particular outrage from women in the military and Latinos. Ivan Antonio Lopez was identified as the person responsible for the shooting incident, and is. PVT Morta was a great trooper and this loss is felt by every member within our formation.. He was a dedicated professional who truly loved his family and the Army.. Mark Felix/Agence France-Presse Getty Images. Specialist Hernandezvargas served his country honorably, both stateside while at Fort Hood and abroad in Korea and Romania, and this tragic loss is felt by every member within our formation.. A memorial at her home was surrounded by angels and figures of the Virgin Mary, which Specialist Guillen wore on a gold necklace that she never removed. The skeletal remains of Morales, 24, were found June 21 in a field near the base in Killeen, about 10 months after he was last seen. No further details surrounding his death have been released. The case remains unresolved, though Stars and Stripes reported that a redacted copy of investigative reports shows a total of 15 people either witnessed Jones killing or were believed to be involved. 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. Fort Hood officials said Hernandezvargas, a native of Woodside, New York, had been in the Army since May 2017. [3] On July13, 2021, she was indicted on eleven counts by a federal grand jury. Atons awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. The Army blamed officials for letting Guillns killer Spc. Maj. Bradley Knapp. At the request of law enforcement, Aguilar placed a controlled telephone call to Robinson, who said, "Baby, they found pieces", and texted Robinson multiple news articles, to which he never denied anything in response. Hasan was convicted in 2013 of 13 counts of murder and 32 counts of attempted murder and sentenced to death. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time, said Col. Kevin Capra, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. KIRO 7 News Seattle facebook feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle twitter feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle youtube feed(Opens a new window), Fort Hood officials said in a news release, Guillens remains were found June 30, buried in multiple shallow graves, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, vanished after a night out with friends in Killeen, a news release from the police department said, was the third to involve soldiers within a month, regiment commander Col. Ralph Overland said, Missing Pennsylvania woman found alive after more than 30 years, Multiple western Washington residents indicted in connection to coast-to-coast drug ring, Woman arrested after attempting to inject heroin during traffic stop, deputies say, Powerball jackpot winner identified as longtime Boeing employee, Thieves lose ATM ripped out of Lakewood credit union. 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. Published: Sep. 22, 2021 at 2:55 PM PDT KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - A criminal complaint affidavit obtained by News 10 states Fort Hood soldier Nakealon Keunte Mosley, 24, shot and killed the. Killeen man sentenced to life in prison in murder case over 'weed . The report found that a breakdown in communication between his unit and criminal investigation agents allowed him to escape. Brandon Rosecrans Brandon Michael Olivares, 28, of Killeen, Texas, is charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm in the May 18, 2020, shooting death of PFC Brandon Rosecrans, 27, of Fort Hood. The Black Knight family is truly heartbroken by the tragic loss of PVT Mejhor Morta, Armstrong said in a news release. Olivares waited until Rosecrans was asleep to kill him, Falcon told authorities. Editors note: A body believed to that of Elder Fernandes was found hanging from a tree Aug. 25 near railroad tracks in Temple, Texas. Last year, at least 39. He was assigned to 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since November 2019. US Army Spc. In December 2020, the Army found major flaws in the culture at Fort Hood and disciplined more than a dozen officials. (U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command). An apparent bullet hole was found in the back passenger door, the news station reported. Olivares then told detectives he killed Rosecrans because the soldier tried to rape Falcon, the news station reported. But the only among the victims may be the institution that them all. Base commander Army Lt. Gen. Pat White escaped any punishment because he was deployed to Iraq for much of the year. Army CID officials said foul play was not suspected in Sawyers death but that an investigation was being conducted. Eight senior commanders were fired but no criminal charges were brought against any of the soldiers as a result of the investigation, military leaders said. Delacruz Jr. a 23-year-old Army veteran was one of three to be killed March 14 in shooting at an apartment complex in Killeen, Stars and Stripes reported. 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. Apr 16, 2021. He was allegedly gunned down by 28-year-old Brandon Michael Olivares, although no motive has been released. Instead, the report said Robinson sexually harassed another soldier. [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. Army Sgt. Specialist Guillens case captured the attention of celebrities, lawmakers and other public figures including former President Trump, who met with her family at The White House. View history The murder of Vanessa Guilln, a 20-year-old United States Army soldier, took place inside an armory at Fort Hood, Texas, on April 22, 2020, when she was bludgeoned to death by another soldier, Aaron David Robinson. He said it "forced us to take a critical look at our systems, our policies, and ourselves. His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. Hernandezvargas was the second soldier who died on the lake in less than a month. While investigating the source of the water, the officers found an unlocked apartment and attempted to contact the tenant. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) . Wardrobe, who was found lying in the front yard of a home, had been shot repeatedly. WASHINGTON (AP) The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with death last year of Spc. In a federal complaint, the accused soldier was identified as U.S. Army Specialist Aaron Robinson, 20. When Specialist Guillen disappeared, Ms. Aguilar, 22 at the time, was living with Specialist Robinson, according to the complaint. Guillen, whose disappearance and death made national headlines and prompted multiple investigations of sexual harassment on Fort Hood, vanished April 22 from the base, where she was a small arms and artillery repairer for the 3rd Cavalry Regiment. Like Wardrobe, Allred had left the service in January. By Todd South. In September 2021, a warrant officer named Anthony Rivera was charged with the murder of two toddlers he'd adopted, both of whom died of blunt force trauma. This story has been shared 148,076 times. Vanessa Guillen 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. 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. Theres something wrong, Wedel told the military publication. Hockin. One of Rosecrans friends responded, sending $10 via Cash App. His death is being investigated as a homicide. Investigators who searched her phone found that the last person she texted was Specialist Robinson. Police have identified the other two victims as Asia Cline, 22, and Shaquan Markell Allred, 23. [49], On January26, 2022, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order that established sexual harassment as a specific offense under the UCMJ.[50]. According to The Associated Press, Hernandezvargas went under as he was being pulled on an inner tube behind a motorboat on the lake. On July 2, a charge was brought against another soldier at Fort Hood, Aaron Robinson, who killed himself. [2], Aguilar was arrested by Texas Rangers and held at the Bell County Jail. We believe that her remains were found. Fernandes, Brautigam said in a statement. She pleaded guilty in November and faces a maximum possible penalty of 30 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $1 million fine. The couple buried the remains near the Leon River, it said. Fort Hood suspends commander of military police . He had been deployed in Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from May 2018 to January 2019. Vanessa Guillen, 20, vanished April 22, 2020, from Fort Hood, where she was stationed and worked as a small arms and artillery repairer. 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. Investigators tasked with analyzing failures at Fort Hood, Texas, pointed to NCOs perpetuating a culture of fear. When they entered the unit, they found Delacruz, Cline and Allred dead. Cellphone data, video and eyewitness statements put the two men together in the area of the slaying. He is being held without bond on the murder charge. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, The Army is scrapping Fort Hood name here's who it will be renamed for, Family of slain Texas soldier seeking $35 million in damages, Army vet gets 18 months for stealing $2.1M in military gear from Texas base, Fort Hood soldier reported missing has been found safe, highest number of soldier murders and sexual assault cases, after collapsing during a training exercise. Roy was indicted by a grand jury earlier this month. Chris Swecker, Jonathan Harmon, Carrie Ricci, Queta Rodriguez and Jack White visited Fort Hood for 19 days between August and September and conducted 80 group interviews, which encompassed over . [6] On November 29, 2022 Aguilar plead guilty to accessory to murder after the fact and three counts of making a false statement.[7]. But the Army isn't giving any By Seth Harp Illustration by. [24][25] In the early hours of July1, Killeen police located and attempted to make contact with Robinson, who produced a handgun and killed himself before he could be taken into custody. Cline, who was Delacruzs girlfriend, was pregnant when she was killed. On Nov. 5, 2009, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people, including 10 military personnel, and injured 31 others in a shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. Specialist Guillen was reported missing from Fort Hood in April 2020, and her remains were found on June 30, 2020. Mortas awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and purple fitness-type pants.. Army officials confirmed on Saturday that the sergeant had been the alleged victim of abusive sexual contact, NBC News reported. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston, center, gets feedback from soldiers about their concerns at Fort Hood, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Army staff sergeant convicted of murdering wife with puffer fish poison Army staff sergeant convicted of killing wife with toxin from puffer fish He faces 70 years behind bars and will be. 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. No further details have been released. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Ritter is of course heavily censored on mainstream platforms and is widely condemned by officials in the US government, including those in the State Dept. 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. During the altercation, the suspect fired several shots at the victim and fled the area, a news release from the police department said. "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. In 2007, 20-year-old Specialist Kamisha Block deployed to Iraq with a military police unit from Fort Hood but was shot and killed just weeks later by Staff Sgt. 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. Army PV2 Gregory Wedel Morales, who was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, vanished Aug. 20, 2019. As it stood, the Fort Hood mass murder was the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil since September 11, 2001, . (Robinson) told her he was worried about getting in trouble for violating the Army's fraternization rules since Aguilar was still married to another soldier and he hit Guillen in the head with a hammer. [13] The case was investigated under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with local law enforcement agencies in Bell County, Killeen, and Belton; the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; the United States Marshals Service; and the Texas Ranger Division in support. Killeen police officials said officers were called around 1 a.m. March 14 to the Summerlyn Apartments, in reference to gunshots. Her dismembered remains were found June 30, buried in multiple shallow graves about 30 miles from the base. The woman accused of helping her Fort Hood Army soldier boyfriend dismember and dispose of Spc. 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. Police officials said the investigation determined that Rosecrans and Olivares were traveling together in the soldiers Jeep when Rosecrans was killed. On July2, 2020, Aguilar was charged with one federal count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence. 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. FORT HOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- U.S. Army officials at Fort Hood have identified a soldier who was found dead Saturday behind his company barracks.