Vanished: What Happened to Vanessa

ABC News

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.

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#1
August 11 · 27 min
Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'
Today, we're bringing you a new episode of our latest series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, 'What Happened to the McStays?' In episode one, the McStay family home is found frozen in time — and spurs a yearslong mystery. To keep listening, follow 'What Happened to the McStays?' for free on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ to get access to new episodes early and ad-free, plus unlock exclusive bonus content from 20/20 and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit ⁠⁠apple.co/2020truecrime⁠⁠ to subscribe now. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#7
Oct 28, 2025 · 35 min
Bonus: Aftermath
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
#6
Oct 21, 2025 · 47 min
A New Life
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
#5
Oct 14, 2025 · 40 min
Why?
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
#4
Oct 7, 2025 · 34 min
Setting the Trap
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
#3
Sep 30, 2025 · 35 min
Foul Play
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
#2
Sep 23, 2025 · 39 min
The Search
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
#1
Sep 16, 2025 · 37 min
"I’m Gonna Find You"
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
Aug 28, 2025 · 1 min
Introducing 'Vanished: What Happened to Vanessa'
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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