August 16, 2024

FBI’s involvement in the recovery of whistleblower Richard Halliday’s remains raise questions of cover-ups and accountability within military ranks.

The involvement of the FBI in Mexico to recover the remains of Fort Bliss U.S. Army whistleblower soldier Richard Halliday involves complex legal, political, and diplomatic challenges. Permission from the Mexican government is essential, and operations must be conducted in full compliance with international law and bilateral agreements. Failure to adhere to these protocols could result in significant diplomatic disputes, legal challenges, and potentially damaging consequences for U.S.-Mexico relations.

As more witnesses emerge, the public’s demand for accountability and transparency in this case grows. Richard Halliday’s family went to Juárez multiple times a week for months, all the while officials knew their son had been murdered and his remains had been found.

Thomas Cain, Director of Emergency Services at Fort Bliss and an instructor at Park University—where Richard is reported to have been studying to become a criminal investigator—made a disturbing comment that Richard was “a good meal for the coyotes.” This statement suggests that key military officials were aware that Richard had been murdered and that his body had been disposed of in the desert.

Jamie Corona, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) liaison to the U.S. Department of State in Juárez, Mexico, provided chilling confirmation that the investigation into Richard’s death was tampered with in Mexico. According to reports, Jamie Corona’s reaction upon confirming that Richard’s remains had been found was one of traumatic stress, as he turned pale upon giving this information.

Ryan McMillan, a Department of State agent based in Juárez, Mexico, corroborated the earlier claims, confirming that FBI agents were indeed in Mexico actively searching for Richard Halliday’s remains. This added another layer of credibility to the narrative that Richard’s death was a result of foul play.

Lieutenant General Sean Bernabe, a high-ranking official, Commanding General of Fort Bliss has come under scrutiny for his actions during the investigation. Reports have emerged that Bernabe was caught secretly searching for Richard’s remains or attempting to cover up evidence at a training village on Fort Bliss during the Christmas season of 2020. These actions, coming just after the Halliday family identified FBI agent Nidal Baem as the man on CCTV claiming Richard’s remains were found by the FBI in Juarez, Mexico, have raised serious questions about the integrity of the investigation.