Cecily Aguilar given maximum sentence for her role in Spc. Vanessa Guillén's death

A Killeen woman was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for her role in the death of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén. Cecily Aguilar, 25, helped mutilate and conceal Guillen’s remains, according to court documents. She also destroyed important digital evidence in the case and made false statements to federal investigators.

On Nov. 29, 2022, Aguilar pleaded guilty to one count of accessory to murder after the fact and three counts of false statement or representation, according to the US Attorney’s Office.

The sentencing hearing began at 9 a.m. in Waco before US District Court Judge Alan D. Albright. The Guillén family, their attorney Natalie Khawam and Vanessa’s friends shared victim impact statements and demonstrated outside the courthouse to demand the maximum sentence for Aguilar.