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.

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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. New episodes Tuesdays beginning September 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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John Quinones

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Victim’s family

12/29/2025

USA Mknitter

John Q is a great podcaster and has a great ability to share Vanessa’s family side of the story which we might never have heard due to John’s Spanish skills and cultural heritage. Thanks to John and to Vanessa’s family for the strength and courage placed on the Army. I am disappointed in the Army deflecting so much blame or refusal to acknowledge truth, and the current Secretary of Defense’s attitude—displayed September 30, 2025 at Quantico. Thanks for including that in this podcast!
Very good

10/21/2025

Real mandorla

Good podcast. There is a glaring outcome of this story though that even the reporters are not catching. In the last episode there is the conclusion that there is no proof found that the man that killed Venessas actually harassed her. Really? This man literally harassed her to DEATH! Her death is the outcome of his harassment of her. He made her working environment so negative that he killed her, put her in a box and destroyed her remains. How can we improve if people cannot actually recognize the crime? Who is imprisoned for his crime who no one actually recognizes? Another woman!
PFC ≠ an officer

11/26/2025

Anakalijo

Did anyone else not notice they kept calling her a military officer as a PFC? Along with the suspect who I believe was a SPC? That’s quite the mistake to make it through editing if anyone was familiar with the ranking system. As PS, it bothered me enough to stop listening even though I’m quite aware of the dangers of Ft Hood and how this story shines a light on the ongoing tragedies befalling SMs.
Why the disrespectful tone?!

11/24/2025

Vlada in the City

Why does the reporter talk in this tone? Does anyone really believe this is appropriate for such a podcast and topic?

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.