Listen to Angela Kocherga’s audio story, which aired first on El Paso public radio station KTEP, and hear firsthand from Asia Graham’s family. She was found dead in her barracks room on New Year's Eve, almost exactly a year after she was sexually assaulted. Graham had moved into an El Paso apartment with brother but was ordered back to the barracks. There are questions about what happened after the sexual assault was reported. But her brother says Graham first reported the sexual assault in February. įort Bliss began a criminal investigation into the abuse on June 1, 2020.Īccording to the Army, the investigation happened “immediately” after Graham reported she was sexually assaulted by fellow soldier Pfc. Īfter he moved to El Paso in early 2020, his sister confided in him that she had been sexually assaulted. She didn’t want to be alone,” said Nicole Graham. “She begged her brother to come live with her. But her mood changed dramatically about a month after she arrived at Fort Bliss in December 2019. After his death, Asia wanted to take care of her mother.Īsia was 'full of pride and excitement” at basic training, according to Nicole Graham. Her mother Nicole Graham says he served for 23 years. Asia Graham enlisted in the Army right out of high school to follow in her father’s footsteps. Rental services are available seven days a week from 10a.m. Equipment rentals are available at the Robert Loeza Soldier Activity Center, 20732 Constitution Ave. JFort Bliss soldier Asia Graham’s family seeks answersīy Angela Kocherga, El Paso Matters July 7, 2021 Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation provides several high and low intensity activities which offer soldiers, veterans. Fort Bliss soldier Asia Graham’s family seeks answers

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