Courtney Browen

But as we dug deeper into this town, we discovered so much more about the Killeen curse. And a lot of it seems to center around the Fort Hood military base. So for the next few weeks, we are going to do a series about all of the tragedies that have occurred here, starting with the Fort Hood Massacre. I'm Courtney Brown.

But as we dug deeper into this town, we discovered so much more about the Killeen curse. And a lot of it seems to center around the Fort Hood military base. So for the next few weeks, we are going to do a series about all of the tragedies that have occurred here, starting with the Fort Hood Massacre. I'm Courtney Brown.

When soldiers arrived at Fort Hood, they would go through a rigorous 10-week training program, preparing them for future combat. The base was used for tank operation training, live fire exercises, simulations, and combat aviation. And after their 10 weeks of training, many of their soldiers then went on to countries like Iraq and Afghanistan. But back then,

When soldiers arrived at Fort Hood, they would go through a rigorous 10-week training program, preparing them for future combat. The base was used for tank operation training, live fire exercises, simulations, and combat aviation. And after their 10 weeks of training, many of their soldiers then went on to countries like Iraq and Afghanistan. But back then,

When soldiers arrived at Fort Hood, they would go through a rigorous 10-week training program, preparing them for future combat. The base was used for tank operation training, live fire exercises, simulations, and combat aviation. And after their 10 weeks of training, many of their soldiers then went on to countries like Iraq and Afghanistan. But back then,

People were actually excited to do their basic training at Fort Hood. It was even nicknamed the Great Place due to its reputation of taking care of their soldiers and their family members. The base offered great healthcare, schools, housing, entertainment. It was a place that people were proud to call home. That is until November 5th, 2009.

People were actually excited to do their basic training at Fort Hood. It was even nicknamed the Great Place due to its reputation of taking care of their soldiers and their family members. The base offered great healthcare, schools, housing, entertainment. It was a place that people were proud to call home. That is until November 5th, 2009.

People were actually excited to do their basic training at Fort Hood. It was even nicknamed the Great Place due to its reputation of taking care of their soldiers and their family members. The base offered great healthcare, schools, housing, entertainment. It was a place that people were proud to call home. That is until November 5th, 2009.

when 13 people lost their lives at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center. From that moment on, people no longer referred to Fort Hood as the Great Place. In fact, the darkness that infiltrated the base that day never really left. And since then, Fort Hood has been plagued by homicides, suicides, sexual assaults, and domestic abuse.

when 13 people lost their lives at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center. From that moment on, people no longer referred to Fort Hood as the Great Place. In fact, the darkness that infiltrated the base that day never really left. And since then, Fort Hood has been plagued by homicides, suicides, sexual assaults, and domestic abuse.

when 13 people lost their lives at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center. From that moment on, people no longer referred to Fort Hood as the Great Place. In fact, the darkness that infiltrated the base that day never really left. And since then, Fort Hood has been plagued by homicides, suicides, sexual assaults, and domestic abuse.

But let's start with the tragedy that started this domino effect.

But let's start with the tragedy that started this domino effect.

But let's start with the tragedy that started this domino effect.

With the success of their businesses, the Hassans were able to purchase a modest two-story white home at 666 Ramada Road in Vinton. By the time they moved in, their oldest son, Nadal, was a senior at William Fleming High School. Nadal was described as a very serious student. He rarely ever socialized with students his age, and he never participated in extracurricular activities.

With the success of their businesses, the Hassans were able to purchase a modest two-story white home at 666 Ramada Road in Vinton. By the time they moved in, their oldest son, Nadal, was a senior at William Fleming High School. Nadal was described as a very serious student. He rarely ever socialized with students his age, and he never participated in extracurricular activities.

With the success of their businesses, the Hassans were able to purchase a modest two-story white home at 666 Ramada Road in Vinton. By the time they moved in, their oldest son, Nadal, was a senior at William Fleming High School. Nadal was described as a very serious student. He rarely ever socialized with students his age, and he never participated in extracurricular activities.

And when he wasn't focused on school, Nadal and his brothers were helping with the family business, busing tables or washing dishes. But even though he wasn't popular amongst his peers, people knew who he was. Nadal was the type of kid in class who didn't really talk, but when he did, it was typically a joke that would make people laugh.

And when he wasn't focused on school, Nadal and his brothers were helping with the family business, busing tables or washing dishes. But even though he wasn't popular amongst his peers, people knew who he was. Nadal was the type of kid in class who didn't really talk, but when he did, it was typically a joke that would make people laugh.

And when he wasn't focused on school, Nadal and his brothers were helping with the family business, busing tables or washing dishes. But even though he wasn't popular amongst his peers, people knew who he was. Nadal was the type of kid in class who didn't really talk, but when he did, it was typically a joke that would make people laugh.