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Vanished: What Happened to Vanessa

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When Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén goes missing, her family pressures the military for answers. The search for their beloved sister and daughter ignites a movement, and sparks a reckoning in the military. A six-part series from ABC Audio and 20/20, hosted by John Quiñones. New episodes Tuesdays. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Terms apply.

When Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén goes missing, her family pressures the military for answers. The search for their beloved sister and daughter ignites a movement, and sparks a reckoning in the military. A six-part series from ABC Audio and 20/20, hosted by John Quiñones. New episodes Tuesdays. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Terms apply.

Bonus: Aftermath

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Episodes

Bonus: Aftermath 28 Oct 2025

In this bonus episode of Vanished, host John Quiñones and Start Here host Brad Mielke discuss John's reporting on this story and newly-released police dash camera footage from the night Aaron Robinson killed himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Life 21 Oct 2025

Vanessa’s family forces a reckoning inside the U.S. military. Five years later, what became of their fight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why? 14 Oct 2025

A dramatic day in the investigation concludes with a manhunt. Plus: New details emerge during a tense hearing in federal court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Setting the Trap 07 Oct 2025

Investigators find remains scattered across three burial sites 20 miles away from Fort Hood. The discovery causes investigators to revisit a key witness, who suddenly changes her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Foul Play 30 Sep 2025

Human remains are found in a field near Fort Hood. Are they Vanessa’s? Plus: late-night phone calls lead investigators to question another soldier’s alibi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Search 23 Sep 2025

The search for Vanessa starts to stretch over days, then weeks, and her family grows frustrated and finds their own ways to bring awareness to Vanessa’s case. Meanwhile, the military’s investigation is hindered by early missteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I’m Gonna Find You" 16 Sep 2025

Private First Class Vanessa Guillén shows up for work one morning at the Fort Hood Army base and disappears without a trace. When she stops responding to text messages, her tight-knit family in Houston immediately sounds the alarm. Who was Vanessa Guillen? How did this strong 20-year-old soldier suddenly go missing on a military base? And why does she inspire an international movement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing 'Vanished: What Happened to Vanessa' 28 Aug 2025

When Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén goes missing, her family pressures the military for answers. The search for their beloved sister and daughter ignites a movement, and sparks a reckoning in the military. A six-part series from ABC Audio and 20/20. New episodes Tuesdays beginning September 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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