Libardo Eduardo Caraveo, 52, was shot and killed on November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas. He was one of 13 people killed during a rampage at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center carried out by Major Nidal Malik Hasan. Caraveo worked as a clinical psychologist for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and served in the Army Reserve; he was preparing for his first deployment with a support unit that assisted soldiers facing combat stress.

Born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Caraveo was the youngest of seven children in a family that moved to El Paso. He earned a doctorate from the University of Arizona and had served ten years in the National Guard. Colleagues and family remembered him as dedicated, committed to helping others, and known for his sense of humor.

The shooting prompted investigations, lawsuits by victims families alleging negligence over Hasan’s mental health, and a review of military policies. Hasan was arrested, charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder, found guilty in August 2013, and sentenced to death that same month. Does anyone have memories of Caraveo’s work with soldiers or inmates that could help preserve his legacy?