GUILTY TX - PFC Vanessa Guillen, 20, Fort Hood military base, items left behind, 22 Apr 2020 *arrests* #4

[Seattle1]

Sentencing in Vanessa Guillen death case could be delayed

A Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to federal charges in the cover-up of the murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen is set to be sentenced next week; however, the hearing

kdhnews.com

3/29/23

A sentencing hearing was set for 9 a.m. on April 5, in the courtroom of U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright, at the federal courthouse in Waco. On March 22, Aguilar’s defense attorneys filed a motion for a continuance, asking the judge to postpone the sentencing “until a date agreed upon by the parties and this court, not to extend beyond August of 2023,” according to the two-page motion.

U.S. prosecutors disagree with the idea of a continuance.
“Defense counsel conferred with the government in this matter and was informed the U.S. objects to this continuance,” according to the motion.

The reason given for the request is the unavailability of a witness who is set to testify for Aguilar at the sentencing hearing.

“In support of the defendant’s allocution, (defense counsel) retained an expert psychiatric witness to testify at the sentencing hearing,” according to the March 22 motion. “More than 30 days prior to the sentencing hearing, on or around March 3, (defense counsel) notified the U.S. that the defendant’s expert witness would be unavailable to testify on April 5, and that a continuance would be necessary. Counsel will be unable to adequately represent and defend Ms. Aguilar at sentencing without the expertise of the retained witness.”

A judge has not yet ruled on the defense’s motion.

If the sentencing judge imposes maximum consecutive sentences, Aguilar would be sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by 12 years of probation, Manske said, at the November hearing. A judge also could impose fines and restitution as part of the plea agreement.

 

[Niner]

Sentencing date rescheduled to August in Vanessa Guillen death case

A Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to covering up the murder of a Fort Hood soldier was set to be sentenced on Wednesday; but on Monday, a federal judge approved

kdhnews.com

Apr. 3, 2023

A Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to covering up the murder of a Fort Hood soldier was set to be sentenced on Wednesday; but on Monday, a federal judge approved a request by the defendant to postpone the hearing.
Cecily Aguilar, 24, now is set to be sentenced on Aug. 14, in the Waco courtroom of U.S. District Judge


and that is all I can see - need a subscription to read the rest - but I do have a date!

 

[PrairieWind]

Sentencing date rescheduled to August in Vanessa Guillen death case

A Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to covering up the murder of a Fort Hood soldier was set to be sentenced on Wednesday; but on Monday, a federal judge approved

kdhnews.com

Apr. 3, 2023

A Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to covering up the murder of a Fort Hood soldier was set to be sentenced on Wednesday; but on Monday, a federal judge approved a request by the defendant to postpone the hearing.
Cecily Aguilar, 24, now is set to be sentenced on Aug. 14, in the Waco courtroom of U.S. District Judge


and that is all I can see - need a subscription to read the rest - but I do have a date!

I am a bit perplexed by the drastic delay. I haven't looked at the online file. But I assumed that since sentencing was set and notice that presentence info was done or about to be completed. The defense was wanting to call and expert at the actual sentencing?

 

[Seattle1]

I am a bit perplexed by the drastic delay. I haven't looked at the online file. But I assumed that since sentencing was set and notice that presentence info was done or about to be completed. The defense was wanting to call and expert at the actual sentencing?

The delay of not longer than August 2023 was cited due to the availability of the defense's expert witness.

In federal court, not unusual for a defendant to protest info in the presentence report, and appears the defense filed a motion for continuance (albeit as late as 3-22) for an expert to testify at Aguilar's sentencing in support of her allocution.

I'm recalling another federal case where the sentencing date continued on the date of sentencing due to the number of impact sentences being heard. And this was also a plea agreement.

Counsel will be unable to adequately represent and defend Ms. Aguilar at sentencing without the expertise of the retained witness.”

 

[Seattle1]

Sentencing date rescheduled to August in Vanessa Guillen death case

A Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to covering up the murder of a Fort Hood soldier was set to be sentenced on Wednesday; but on Monday, a federal judge approved

kdhnews.com

Apr. 3, 2023

A Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to covering up the murder of a Fort Hood soldier was set to be sentenced on Wednesday; but on Monday, a federal judge approved a request by the defendant to postpone the hearing.
Cecily Aguilar, 24, now is set to be sentenced on Aug. 14, in the Waco courtroom of U.S. District Judge


and that is all I can see - need a subscription to read the rest - but I do have a date!

Other than the Judge approving the request for continuance and setting the date as 8/14, there's nothing more in the link that wasn't already stated in my last post dated 3/29 --from same MSM:

Sentencing in Vanessa Guillen death case could be delayed

A Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to federal charges in the cover-up of the murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen is set to be sentenced next week; however, the hearing

kdhnews.com

3/29/23

A sentencing hearing was set for 9 a.m. on April 5, in the courtroom of U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright, at the federal courthouse in Waco. On March 22, Aguilar’s defense attorneys filed a motion for a continuance, asking the judge to postpone the sentencing “until a date agreed upon by the parties and this court, not to extend beyond August of 2023,” according to the two-page motion.

U.S. prosecutors disagree with the idea of a continuance.
“Defense counsel conferred with the government in this matter and was informed the U.S. objects to this continuance,” according to the motion.

The reason given for the request is the unavailability of a witness who is set to testify for Aguilar at the sentencing hearing.

“In support of the defendant’s allocution, (defense counsel) retained an expert psychiatric witness to testify at the sentencing hearing,” according to the March 22 motion. “More than 30 days prior to the sentencing hearing, on or around March 3, (defense counsel) notified the U.S. that the defendant’s expert witness would be unavailable to testify on April 5, and that a continuance would be necessary. Counsel will be unable to adequately represent and defend Ms. Aguilar at sentencing without the expertise of the retained witness.”

A judge has not yet ruled on the defense’s motion.

If the sentencing judge imposes maximum consecutive sentences, Aguilar would be sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by 12 years of probation, Manske said, at the November hearing. A judge also could impose fines and restitution as part of the plea agreement.

 

[Boxer]

Just a side note, in the recent Ft. Campbell two helicopter crash that killed both crews, there was a woman black hawk crew chief. Lead helicopter Black 1 turned right into second helicopter Black 2.
Armorer, Crew Chief. Core army jobs.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Three years ago on April 22, 2020, Vanessa Guillen was brutally murdered after telling her mother she was being sexually harassed at Fort Hood army post. Guillen was missing for two months before authorities found her remains buried in a clandestine grave along the Leon River in rural Bell County.

Now, a nonprofit called “Never Alone Advocacy” is working to continue the work her family fought so hard for.

”What happened across the country is that with our civilian counterparts the conditions were there to feel our feelings viscerally,” said Lindsey Knapp, a veteran and Never Alone Advocacy partner.

At the height of the pandemic Guillen’s death ignited calls for change at Fort Hood and at other military installations across the country. In the summer of 2020 family and friends of Guillen held peaceful protests outside the entrance of Fort Hood to get answers about the soldier’s disappearance.

Three years after Vanessa Guillen’s murder, nonprofit still fighting for change in military

Never Alone Advocacy helps organize vigils for victims across the country and hosts educational events on sexual assault and harassment in the military.

www.kwtx.com

 

[dotr]

Murdered or Missing: The Army Stands Up a Cold Case Unit to Tackle Unsolved Crimes

Until last year, the Army didn't have a formal unit to try to close cold case investigations. Now, under the shadow of decades of military cold case history and unyielding pressure from families and Congress, the Army is finally building one.

www.military.com

May 5 2023

''Until last year, the Army didn't have a formal unit to try to close those kinds of difficult investigations. Now, under the shadow of decades of military cold case history and unyielding pressure from families and Congress, the Army is finally building one.

Other services created specialized cold case groups years ago, but the Army held off until February 2022 when its Criminal Investigation Division established the cold case unit.

And while the Army fought major wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the cases of those mysteriously lost were left stranded on the CID's Cold Case roster, haunting reminders to families who may never see their loved ones again or find closure in burial.

Those families and Congress pushed, and are pushing, to mold Military Criminal Investigative Organizations, or MCIOs, and their cold case practices into a standardized Defense Department-wide blueprint. They say the Army has failed victims' families due to a combination of the conflicting priorities of uniformed commanders in charge of criminal cases, a lack of resources, and poor coordination with other law enforcement agencies.''

 

[Boxer]

Murdered or Missing: The Army Stands Up a Cold Case Unit to Tackle Unsolved Crimes

Until last year, the Army didn't have a formal unit to try to close cold case investigations. Now, under the shadow of decades of military cold case history and unyielding pressure from families and Congress, the Army is finally building one.

www.military.com

May 5 2023
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''Until last year, the Army didn't have a formal unit to try to close those kinds of difficult investigations. Now, under the shadow of decades of military cold case history and unyielding pressure from families and Congress, the Army is finally building one.

Other services created specialized cold case groups years ago, but the Army held off until February 2022 when its Criminal Investigation Division established the cold case unit.

And while the Army fought major wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the cases of those mysteriously lost were left stranded on the CID's Cold Case roster, haunting reminders to families who may never see their loved ones again or find closure in burial.

Those families and Congress pushed, and are pushing, to mold Military Criminal Investigative Organizations, or MCIOs, and their cold case practices into a standardized Defense Department-wide blueprint. They say the Army has failed victims' families due to a combination of the conflicting priorities of uniformed commanders in charge of criminal cases, a lack of resources, and poor coordination with other law enforcement agencies.''

Good News.

MP investigators and brass have a serious attitude problem. Their attitude stank and was grossly incompetent.
They need a house cleaning.
The head of the Army CID should have been disciplined and lost his command like the post commander did.

A cold unit means an automatic review of the CID police case work.

 

[Niner]

Sentencing set for mid-August in Vanessa Guillen death case

All roads could lead to Waco later this month when a Killeen woman is set to be sentenced in federal court for her role in covering up the brutal murder

kdhnews.com

Aug. 4, 2023

ll roads could lead to Waco later this month when a Killeen woman is set to be sentenced in federal court for her role in covering up the brutal murder of a Fort Cavazos soldier more than four years ago.

Cecily Aguilar, 25, is set to be sentenced on Monday, Aug. 14, in the courtroom of U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright, according to federal court records. Five trial dates were set in Aguilar’s case through the years until she pleaded guilty on Nov. 29, 2022, to four counts within an 11-count indictment related to the murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen.

 

[Boxer]

Sentencing set for mid-August in Vanessa Guillen death case

All roads could lead to Waco later this month when a Killeen woman is set to be sentenced in federal court for her role in covering up the brutal murder

kdhnews.com

Aug. 4, 2023

ll roads could lead to Waco later this month when a Killeen woman is set to be sentenced in federal court for her role in covering up the brutal murder of a Fort Cavazos soldier more than four years ago.

Cecily Aguilar, 25, is set to be sentenced on Monday, Aug. 14, in the courtroom of U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright, according to federal court records. Five trial dates were set in Aguilar’s case through the years until she pleaded guilty on Nov. 29, 2022, to four counts within an 11-count indictment related to the murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen.

Fairness would be twice the years of VGs anticipated 30 year career in the Army.
I am sure the killer standing in his armory thought briefly before he struck VG, "do it, I will have help."

 

[Boxer]

This CID investation was
pure corruption in motion.

 

[Falling Down]

This CID investation was
pure corruption in motion.

Sadly, I must say you're probably right. Bad publicity for the base, the command, the Army, etc.

 

[Boxer]

Sadly, I must say you're probably right. Bad publicity for the base, the command, the Army, etc.

Her legacy is best remembered as now army sexual harrasment cases get oversight independent of the chain of command.

 

[Niner]

Monday, August 14th:
*Sentencing Hearing (Federal case) (@ 9am CT) - TX – Army Specialist PFC Vanessa Guillén (20) (last seen sometime between 11:30am & 12:30pm on April 22, 2020 in the parking lot of her 3rd Cavalry Regiment Engineer Squadron Headquarters. Keys to her car & her barracks room & her ID card & wallet were later found in the armory room where she had worked earlier in the day; reported missing April 23, 2020, Ft. Hood military base, remains were found by contractors working on a fence along the Leon River in Bell County on June 30, 2020 in 3 shallow graves & the remains were sealed in concrete in Belton; ID’d on July 6, 2020) - *Cecily Ann Aguilar (22/now 25) – (Robinson’s GF) – arrested (7/1/20), charged (7/2/20) & arraigned & indicted (7/14/20) with 1 count 2nd degree conspiracy to tamper with evidence with intent to impair a human corpse, to corruptly alter, destroy, mutilate or conceal an object, or attempts to do so, with the intent to impair the objects integrity or availability for use in a criminal case & 1 count conspiracy felony tampering with witness, victim or informant & 1 count felony tampering with witness, victim or informant. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Superseding indictment: *Indicted & charged (7/13/21) with conspiracy to tamper with documents or proceedings, 2 counts of tampering with documents or proceedings. 3 counts of accessory after the fact, 1 count of destruction, alteration or falsification of records in a Federal investigation & 4 counts of false statement or representation. Plead not guilty (in waiver on 8/11/21). Held without bond.
A federal affidavit released on July 2, 2020 says Robinson beat Guillen, with a hammer & that her body was later dismembered & burned. If convicted, Aguilar could face up to 20 years in prison with a maximum fine of $250K.
Trial was set to begin on 1/23/23 was cancelled due to guilty plea on 11/29/22. Sentencing hearing on 8/14/23.
Robinson info, Timeline see post #534 & court info from 1/5/21 to 11/16/22 reference post #386 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...t-behind-22-apr-2020-arrests-4.537878/page-20
11/29/22 Update: Plea hearing. Aguilar waived her right to a trial on Tuesday & has plead guilty to 1 count of accessory to murder after the fact & to 3 counts of making a false statement or representation per plea deal. A judge dismissed an attempt from her defense team to throw out the confession, stating that investigators didn’t “first read her Miranda rights.” The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that a sentencing date has not yet been set. U.S. Magistrate Jeffrey C. Manske admonished Aguilar of her rights & informed her that her guilty pleas could result in a total maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, total fines up to $1 million & up to 12 years of federal supervision after her release from prison. Judge Manske ordered a presentence report on Aguilar, which could take from 90 to 120 days. No sentencing date yet.
11/30/22: (#138): Consent to plea before Magistrate (Rule 11). (#139): Due process Protections Act warning & Util-Terminate hearings & re-arraignment. (#140): Order regarding Due Process Protections Act. (#141): Findings of fact on plea.
12/20/22 Update: Sentencing hearing on 4/5/23. 12/14/22: (#142) Order setting sentencing. (#143) Order accepting findings of fact (plea). 12/15/22: (#144) Sealed document. 12/16/22 (#145) Sealed Order on Motion. 1/11/23: Order on Motion to Compel. 3/22/23: (#145) Motion to continue sentencing hearing. Wants a psychiatrist to testify prior to her sentencing. Aguilar’s defense attorneys filed a motion for a continuance, asking the judge to postpone the sentencing “until a date agreed upon by the parties & this court, not to extend beyond August of 2023,” according to the two-page motion. U.S. prosecutors disagree with the idea of a continuance. “Defense counsel conferred with the government in this matter & was informed the U.S. objects to this continuance,” according to the motion. The reason given for the request is the unavailability of a witness who is set to testify for Aguilar at the sentencing hearing. A judge has not yet ruled on the defense’s motion. If the sentencing judge imposes maximum consecutive sentences, Aguilar would be sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by 12 years of probation. A judge also could impose fines and restitution as part of the plea agreement.
3/30/23: (#147) Sealed presentence investigation report filed. 4/3/23 Update: A federal judge approved a request by the defendant to postpone the sentencing hearing. Aguilar is now set to be sentenced on 8/14/23.

 

[Seattle1]

Sentencing hearing Monday for local woman who helped bury Vanessa Guillen

The calendar of one federal judge in Waco has been cleared of all cases on Monday except for one hearing: the sentencing of a Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to

kdhnews.com

8/14/23

The calendar of one federal judge in Waco has been cleared of all cases on Monday except for one hearing: the sentencing of a Killeen woman who pleaded guilty to helping to cover up the murder of a Fort Cavazos soldier more than four years ago.

Cecily Aguilar, 25, is facing a maximum of 30 years in prison when she is sentenced on Monday in the courtroom of U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright. She pleaded guilty on Nov. 29, 2022, to four counts within an 11-count indictment related to the murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen.

Starting on Aug. 1, federal prosecutors and Aguilar’s defense attorney have filed a succession of sealed motions and documents ahead of the hearing. One document that is accessible to the public and members of the media is a witness list from Aguilar’s attorney that was filed on Aug. 10.

It lists John Matthew Fabian, a forensic and clinical psychologist and forensic and clinical neuropsychologist, as the one expert witness who could be called to testify for the defense. Fabian has offices in Austin and San Antonio.

[..]

 

[Boxer]

She got 30.
Says she was a specialist rank (e4) which is misleading, she was a PFC (e3) when murdered and promoted posthumously.
It matters because post commander General
Effluent kept trying to dodge the fact she was being harrassed by calling her murder, "soldier on soldier violence."
Soldier on soldier doesn't involve any abuse of rank.

Any way I wonder when she will really get out.

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[PrairieWind]

She got 30.
Says she was a specialist rank (e4) which is misleading, she was a PFC (e3) when murdered and promoted posthumously.
It matters because post commander General
Effluent kept trying to dodge the fact she was being harrassed by calling her murder, "soldier on soldier violence."
Soldier on soldier doesn't involve any abuse of rank.

Any way I wonder when she will really get out.

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Yes she was promoted posthumously. But her murder was unrelated to the sexual harassment she had been enduring, and her killer was not in her chain of command.

 

[Boxer]

Yes she was promoted posthumously. But her murder was unrelated to the sexual harassment she had been enduring, and her killer was not in her chain of command.

You are right, I am apparently still reacting to the general's irritating press conferences.

 

[PrairieWind]

You are right, I am apparently still reacting to the general's irritating press conferences.

Her harassment was totally unacceptable and it is infuriating how the Army was not addressing it. I spent quite a while in the Army and I saw how this works/doesn't work. But the reporting of the disappearance and murder often made it sound like it was the harassers that killed her, when that wasn't the case.