Investigators in Texas found human remains in the search for Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, who has been missing since April.
The family lawyer for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen said Wednesday that they “believe” the human remains that were discovered late Tuesday belong to her. Meanwhile authorities said Wednesday that one suspect was dead and another suspect was in custody in connection with Guillen’s disappearance.
During a news conference in Washington D. C., attorney Natalie Khawam said the Guillen family believes she is dead although the Army has yet to confirmed the identity of the remains. The family called for a congressional investigation of the base.
“We believe her remains were found,” she said. “It’s time we fix our system. Women should not be afraid to come forth about sexual harassment.”
“She is a human being as well,” Guillen’s sister Lupe said Wednesday. “I want Fort Hood Army base to shut down… They’re protecting one another.”
Killeen Police Department said a suspect wanted in connection with Guillen’s disappearance shot and killed himself as authorities were closing in.
