A federal grand jury has indicted a woman accused of helping conceal the death of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen.
According to ABC13 and other outlets, a grand jury returned an 11 count indictment on Tuesday against Cecily, 22, the girlfriend of Army Specialist Aaron Robinson. Robinson was named by authorities as the main suspect in Vanessa’s death. He died by suicide when police approached him in July 2020. The charges against Cecily include accessory after the fact, conspiracy to tamper with evidence, destroying records in a federal case, and making false statements. Prosecutors allege she helped hide Vanessa’s remains. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison.
Cecily was first charged last summer. Her defense asked a federal judge to throw out statements she made to investigators, arguing they were taken in violation of her rights. Reports say the judge denied that request in June, finding she spoke voluntarily. Her attorneys also asked the court to dismiss the indictment. She has not been convicted, and the case is pending.
Vanessa’s disappearance and death drew national attention and led to wide calls for change in how the military handles reports of harassment and violence. Baller Alert will continue to follow updates in this case.
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