Start Here Vanished: "I’m Gonna Find You"
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Sep 27, 2025 The disappearance of Private First Class Vanessa Guillén at Fort Hood raises alarming questions. Her family sounds the alarm when her texts stop, revealing the tight bond they shared. Vanessa's athletic spirit and strong character are highlighted, along with her decision to enlist in the Army. The troubling history of Fort Hood adds context to her story. A public outcry begins as the family pushes for answers and activists rally behind them, sparking an international movement for justice.
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Vanessa's Last Known Movements
- Vanessa Guillen arrived at Fort Hood on April 22, 2020, checked in, texted a serial number, and then vanished that day.
- Her phone went dark after 10:23 a.m., and she never returned for personal items or responded to messages.
Family's Immediate Search Response
- Myra drove three hours overnight from Houston to Fort Hood to search for her sister after texts went unanswered.
- The family moved from worry to fear quickly and began mobilizing to find Vanessa.
Family Altar And Prayers
- The Guillén family is deeply Catholic and keeps an altar to the Virgin of Guadalupe with Vanessa's graduation items.
- Gloria prayed at that altar nightly for Vanessa's safe return after she vanished.