The Murder of Vanessa Guillén

About this episode

This episode discusses the tragic murder of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén and the failures of the military system surrounding her case.

Army Specialist, Vanessa Guillén was a 20 year-old bright young woman that loved serving her country and being the best version of herself that she could be. One day on April 22, 2020 to her base at Fort Hood in Texas had requested that she come in on her day off to assist her squadron. Unfortunately, this would be the last time Vanessa would be seen alive. A wonderful light to world failed by her U.S. Military base at the hands of her murder Aaron Robinson and his accomplice, Cecily Aguilar. National Sexual Assault Hotline: Confidential 24/7 Support Call: 800.656.4673 or Chat Online: online.rainn.org Social Media: Instagram: @wtlgopodcast TikTok: @wtlgopodcast Youtube: @WTLGOpodcast Have a story you'd like to share with us? Email us any of your feedback and inquiries: wtlgoinquiries@gmail.com Sources: Documentary: I am Vanessa Guillen By Christina Carrega and Luis Martinez , July 14, 2020 Timeline : What to know about missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen https://abcnews.go.com/US/timeline-missing-fort-hood-soldier-vanessa-guillen/story id=71597714 https:// static.texastribune.org/media/files/86bc0d9f5865bb76d4e63cc111b785b6/Vanessa%20Guillen%20filing.pdf By Johnny Diaz…

People in this episode

Host: Kendall Hudson

Topics covered

• true crime
• military
• sexual assault
• murder
• justice
• missing persons

Keywords

• Vanessa Guillén
• murder
• Fort Hood
• Aaron Robinson
• Cecily Aguilar
• military justice
• sexual assault

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Military, National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN, ABC News, New York Times, Texas Tribune

Books & works: I am Vanessa Guillen

Places: Fort Hood

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