MURDERED: Vanessa Guillen

MURDERED: Vanessa Guillen

From Up and Vanished Weekly by Tenderfoot TV

November 12, 2025 · 37 min · Episode 42

About this episode

The episode discusses the investigation into the disappearance and murder of PFC Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood, featuring insights from journalist John Quinones.

It's April, 2020, when PFC Vanessa Guillen goes missing while working inside an armory at Fort Hood. Friends and family of Vanessa mobilize immediately, but investigators are slow to pinpoint her final movements around the base. After new witnesses come forward weeks later authorities are finally able to locate the missing remains of Vanessa Guillen. After the main suspect in the case dies by suicide, the Guillen family is left wondering if Vanessa's recent reports of sexual harassment had something to do with her murder? Tune in as Maggie sits down with legendary journalist and host of "Vanished: What Happened to Vanessa," John Quinones, and the two go through the investigation into Vanessa's disappearance, and the legacy she leaves behind. If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Maggie

Guest: John Quinones

Topics covered

  • disappearance
  • investigation
  • military
  • sexual harassment
  • true crime
  • legacy

Keywords

  • Vanessa Guillen
  • Fort Hood
  • disappearance
  • investigation
  • sexual harassment
  • true crime
  • John Quinones

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tenderfoot TV

Places: Fort Hood

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