Protest calls for investigation into Vanessa Guillen’s death - Wichita, KS - News Article Locations on Waymarking.com

A small strip mall near McConnell Air Force Base was the location of this news story. A group wanted to bring attention to the brutal murder of Ft. Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen.

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A group of peaceful protesters gathered near McConnell Air Force Base Saturday morning to demand justice for Vanessa Guillen, a soldier from Fort Hood who was found killed earlier this week.

The organizer of the event, Jennifer Retana, said she organized the protest to stand in solidarity with Guillen’s family and to demand a congressional investigation into her death.

She said she doesn’t believe what happened to Guillen is fair.

“We wanted to stand here and ask for justice, ask for a congressional investigation on the case of Vanessa and not just for Vanessa, but for every soldier who has been sexually harassed and actually killed.”

Since Guillen’s case gained national attention, many soldiers have come forward saying they have also been harassed in the military. That’s why Retana said she believes it’s important to stand in support with them.

“I have a mother, a sister, cousins, grandma,” attendee Jesus Parra said. “If you’re a human there’s no need for me to do anything to you. Not only that, she was doing it for America. She was out there giving her life.”

She plans on having more events to raise awareness for the issue in the future.

Type of publication: Television When was the article reported?: 07/04/2020 Publication: KWCH 12 Article Url: [Web Link] Is Registration Required?: no How widespread was the article reported?: national News Category: Crime

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