Start Here Vanished: The Search
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Sep 28, 2025 Myra Guillén, sister of Vanessa Guillen, shares the harrowing details of her family's search for Vanessa after she went missing from Fort Hood. She recounts the frustrating initial military response and the personal toll it took on the family. The conversation dives into Vanessa's disclosure of sexual harassment and the family's courageous push for justice, which ignited the #IAmVanessaGuillen movement. Myra highlights their grassroots efforts to raise awareness and the public's growing support, culminating in protests that demanded accountability.
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Vanessa's Last Known Plans
- Vanessa planned a half-day and texting a friend about hiking before she vanished from her duty post on April 22, 2020.
- Her Jeep stayed at the barracks and coworkers found her ID, keys, and debit card left behind, triggering initial alarm.
Family's Frantic Arrival At Fort Hood
- Myra drove through heavy rain and fog overnight to Fort Hood and arrived early the next morning seeking answers about Vanessa.
- The family encountered officers including Specialist Aaron Robinson, whose odd behavior and laughter unnerved Myra.
Investigation Escalates To Federal Level
- The Army escalated Vanessa's case from a missing soldier to CID involvement and brought in FBI and Texas Rangers for support.
- That shift signaled the disappearance was treated as a serious criminal investigation beyond routine base searches.
