The man who killed a Fort Hood soldier in May 2020 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. 3. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for freeandconfidential crisis counseling. Specialist Guillen was reported missing from Fort Hood in April 2020, and her remains were found on June 30, 2020. Oct. 8: Fort Hoodannounced they set up a hotline where soldiers can report incidents of harassment and military equal opportunity complaints. The hotline provides around-the-clock information on MEO and harassment policies and procedures on how and where to file complaints, the behaviors that constitute discrimination and harassment and how to get help if a soldier is sexually harassed. Credit: U.S. Army photo by Blair Dupre, Fort Hood Public Affairs. Two soldiers are suspected of lighting fires and spray-painting racial slurs and a penis on the walls of a Fort Hood barracks over the weekend, Military.com has learned. An independent review panel tasked with looking into more than two dozen soldier deaths at Fort Hood that took place in 2020 alone found that the military installations leaders were not properly addressing sexual assault and harassment, drug use and other problems affecting personnel. "The army criminal investigation division and the chain of command are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding [Basalduaruiz's] death," the base told ABC News in a statement. 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. Maj. Gen. Scott L. Efflandt, commander of Fort Hood at the time of Guillns death, was removed from command, the Army said a move that typically ends a senior leaders career. "This is an incredible loss for these soldiers' families, their fellow soldiers, and for the division," Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler said in a statement shared online. 6 min read. Sept. 8: Two congressional subcommittee chairs sent a letter to McCarthy saying they wereinvestigating soldier deaths and disappearances of Fort Hood, including that of Guillen. FORT HOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- Fort Hood officials are investigating the death of Private Second Class Ana Basalduaruiz, whose family said she complained to Ana Basalduaruiz was only 21. At least 14 Army leaders, including a general, were fired or suspended for systemic leadership failures at Fort Hood, Army officials said Tuesday, after numerous high-profile deaths and disappearances this year rocked the sprawling Texas installation. Fort Hood has reported five soldier homicides this year, more than in the past four years combined, according to Army data. P7_LSMop('p7LSM_2',3,0,100,500,1,1,1,1,0,1,5,1,0,1,0,0,0,100,1); Fort Hood CID with Texas Rangers and Texas Equusearch searching area near Leon River. March 24: Aguilar's attorney filed a motion to have statements Aguilar made about Guillens death suppressed. introduced bills aimed to protect service members, Vanessa Guillen's family, attorney to hold news conference on anniversary of soldier's disappearance. Her keys, ID card and wallet were later found in the armory room where she was working earlier that day. Dozens gather outside Fort Hood to bring awareness to disappearance of Vanessa Guillen. The 21-year-old served for 15 months as a combat engineer at Fort Hood, the same Texas base where Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen was killed in 2020. Cecily Aguilar, Robinsons girlfriend, was arrested and confessed to helping Robinson dispose of Guillens body. killed himself as Killeen police officers tried to arrest him. Families said that policy implied that missing soldiers were problems for leaders, who did not prioritize finding them. Guillen's death launched a sweeping probe into sexual misconduct at Fort Hood. Richardson took over for Efflandt, who was set to stay in supporting role. P7_LSMop('p7LSM_1',3,0,100,500,1,1,1,1,0,1,5,1,0,1,0,0,0,100,1); They skipped over the fact that they needed to actually look for him.". Investigators offered no motive for the murder, but concluded that Robinson did not sexually harass Guilln. Otterson Lake Farm also provides a large heated tack room, with saddle racks, blanket/pad racks, personal lockers, feed containment area, and new stairs leading into the hay loft area. The panel found that failures to investigate crimes and lack of confidence in punishing offenders led to a permissive environment for sexual assault and harassment, its review said, creating a culture in which soldiers feared reprisal and negative career consequences if they reported such incidents. He was the first of several celebrities to speak about the missing soldier. Fort Hood officials confirmed Monday that Martinez and Mosley were assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division. She told them he didn't disappear on his own. Her mother, Gloria Guillen, said she had an interest in the military since childhood, when she would play with her brothers toy pistol. FORT Hood has kicked out 14 commanders after the slaughter of soldier Vanessa Guilln sparked a probe into a string of 28 deaths and sexual assaults. continued outside of Fort Hood with Guillens family in attendance. We are responsible for that.. Sept. 1:New leadership was named on Fort Hood in response to Guillen's case. The Texas Rangers and Morgan's Point Dive Team were also involved in the search. The review also found that the Armys Criminal Investigation Division the same agency that found no foul play in Balsaduaruizs death was understaffed, overwhelmed and filled with inexperienced investigators. Fort Hood officials said they were not aware of reports of sexual harassment involving Robinson but the investigation was ongoing. Rosecrans was one of at least 28 soldiers who died at Fort Hood in 2020. July 6:Aguilarfaced a federal judge for the first time in Waco. She was killed on April 22, 2020, and her disappearance became the focus of a nationwide search before her remains were found on June 30, 2020, in a concrete-like substance buried along the Leon River. A 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier was found dead Saturday behind his barracks, according to military officials. They just assumed the worst and let it go.. He fatally shot himself as officers moved in to arrest him. June 19:Family, friends and supporters held another rally outside Fort Hood to continue raising awareness about the missing soldier's case. Guillen was later murdered by another soldier who killed himself when being pursued by police. June 22:Fort Hood CID and Texas Equusearch conducted their first search along the Leon River in Bell County after receiving a tip. June 29:Then-Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy addressed Guillens case via on Facebook. Sept. 3: Mayra Guillen said the change in leadership is good first step, but that more needed to be done. Pvt. An explosive report detailing failed leadership at the Fort Hood Army base isn't providing much comfort to one soldier's mother. April 22, 2020:Guillen was last seen on Fort Hood wearing a black T-shirt in the parking lot of her regimental engineer squadron headquarters on Fort Hood, CID said. April Rubin, Michael Levenson, Bryan Pietsch and Christopher Mele contributed reporting. Guilln was 20 years old when Col. Patrick Wempe with the U.S. Army Forces Command shared the results, and said in part that the program meets Army standards but needed improvements. Her final resting place is at Dignity Memorial Cemetery in Houston. Tim Miller with Texas Equusearch said the remains were found in a shallow grave but were concealed well enough that dogs used in the first search did not find them. "[She said,] 'I'm being sexually harassed by a sergeant.' There have been nearly 300 National Guard helicopter crashes during noncombat flights between 2012 and 2021, federal government investigators said last month, while recommending the National Guard reassess its safety protocols. Specialist Guillen was last seen around noon on April 22, 2020, in the parking lot of her squadrons headquarters at Fort Hood. Thanks for contacting us. June 15: Army CID increased the reward for information leading to Guillen's location to $25,000, up from $15,000. All paddocks, pastures and stalls have fresh water cleaned daily and all horses are checked regularly.Otterson Lake Farm offers unlimited trail access at the doorstep of Algonquin Park. June 16:LULAC announced they are adding a $25,000 reward for information leading to Guillen in an effort to find her. The reckoning at Fort Hood came after the disappearance and killing of Spec. Basalduaruiz was a Mexican-born naturalized US citizen who joined the Army in 2020, but her military training was postponed for a year because of COVID. I want my little girl back. Or we can somehow find her ourselves before the authorities because it has been over a month we need to keep pushing.. Brandon Michael Olivares has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm, Bell County Jail records show. They didn't answer anyone's direct question about that.". Leaders at Fort Hood were not proactive in trying to stop crime at the installation, the report concluded, and Army criminal investigators were inexperienced and stretched too thin to wrangle offenders. July 21: Members of Congress gathered at the U.S. Capitol tocall for justice and discuss steps they were taking to end sexual harassment and assault in the military and Department of Veterans Affairs. So, you know, this, again, shouldnt have happened. Photo: Eve Baker/Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Office/AP, 9 People Are Dead After 2 U.S. Army Blackhawk Helicopters Crash in Kentucky, 2 National Guardsmen Dead in Black Hawk Helicopter Crash on Ala. Highway: 'Destroyed Beyond Recognition', 2 National Guard Pilots Who Were Killed in Blackhawk Helicopter Crash on Ala. Highway Identified, Army Staff Sergeant Killed After U.S. Aug. 14: A memorial and public visitation was heldfor Guillen in Houston. We've received your submission. May 4:Guillen's family started aGoFundMe to raise money to help them continue raising awareness about the soldier's disappearance, search for Guillen and hire a private investigator to look into the case. She was at work.. Gregory Morales was one of the dozens of soldiers based at Fort Hood who died under a questionable culture. Nakealon Keunte Mosley, 24, was arrested and originally charged with aggravated assault of a family member with a deadly weapon for the late-night shooting, according to the Killeen Police Department. It was originally set to start Sept. 28, but was pushed back to Nov. 10. She died at about 10:25 p.m. Thursday, police said. They encouraged other supporters in cities with murals of the soldier to host candlelight vigils of their own, marking the one-year anniversary of her disappearance from Fort Hood. The soldier was a graduate of Cesar E. Chavez High School in the school district. The family, who met with President Trump in July, was heartened by the accountability efforts, Khawam said, so what happened to Vanessa Guilln never happens again.. The loss of a talented soldier. Fort Lee, an Army base in Virginia named after a Confederate general, was renamed on Thursday as Fort Gregg-Adams to honor Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams, two Black officers who served in the U.S. Army.