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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest made in disappearance of U.S. Navy sailor, 21, later found dead
An arrest has been made in connection with the disappearance of a 21-year-old woman, a U.S. Navy Seaman, found dead earlier this week, according to Naval officials and media reports. Angelina Petra Resendiz was last seen at her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on the morning of May 29, NBC News reported, but officials with the Virginia State Police did not issue a critically missing person alert for her until the first week of June. The sailor's body was discovered June 9 by members of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in a wooded area in Norfolk. According to the 21-year-old sailor's family, Naval officials, including her commander, dragged their feet after her disappearance. A spokesperson for the family told NBC News that Resendiz's mother, Esmeralda Castle, was not informed of her daughter's disappearance through official Naval channels. 2 men, cousins, accused in brutal 2024 murder of U.S. Marine in L.A. County 'Her daughter's colleagues, friends, and even authorities knew she was missing, but the response was minimal,' according to a statement released on behalf of the family. 'After her friends filed a missing person's report when her commander would not, they showed little compassion or understanding.' Officials at NCIS, who have arrested an unidentified sailor in the 21-year-old's disappearance, said in a statement that they began investigating as soon as the agency learned that she'd been missing. 'NCIS remains committed to uncovering the facts surrounding the tragic death of Seaman Resendiz to ensure accountability and justice,' the statement added. Investigators told NBC News that the investigation is ongoing, and that charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice are pending against the suspect. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Missing Sailor's Body Identified After She Disappeared from Barracks — and Navy Has Suspect in Custody
Authorities have now confirmed missing Navy sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz was found dead in Virginia on Monday, June 9 She was last seen alive at her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk on Thursday, May 29 Her body was discovered "in an off-base wooded area in Norfolk"Authorities have now confirmed missing Navy sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz was found dead in Virginia this week, about a week and a half after she was last seen alive at her barracks — and a suspect has been placed in custody. The Norfolk Medical Examiner's Office verified on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 10, that Resendiz's body had been positively identified. She was discovered by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) a day earlier 'in an off-base wooded area in Norfolk,' PEOPLE previously reported. A spokesperson for NCIS did not reveal a cause of death, but confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE that a Navy Sailor had been placed in "pretrial confinement" in connection with Resendiz's death. The Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert for Resendiz, 21, on Tuesday, June 3 after she was last seen 'at her barracks in Miller Hall at Naval Station Norfolk' on Thursday, May 29. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Resendiz family said they were 'heartbroken and deeply concerned over her sudden and unexplained disappearance,' in a statement shared on Instagram on Monday, June 9. 'Angelina is a loving, compassionate, and devoted individual who has always prioritized the well-being of her family and those around her. Her absence has caused immense grief for all who know and love her,' the statement continued. Prior to her death, Resendiz had been assigned to the USS James E. Williams. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Missing Norfolk sailor found dead; sailor in pretrial confinement
A Norfolk-based sailor who went missing almost two weeks ago has been found dead, and another sailor is in pretrial confinement in connection with the case, Navy investigators said Tuesday. The body of Culinary Specialist Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, was discovered Monday by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in a wooded area in Norfolk, Virginia, NCIS said in a statement. Resendiz, 21, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer James E. Williams, disappeared May 29 after being last seen at her barracks in Miller Hall on Naval Station Norfolk. NCIS has placed a sailor in pretrial confinement in connection with Resendiz's death, with charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice pending, the service confirmed. NCIS did not provide additional details, including the sailor's identity, citing an ongoing investigation. 'NCIS remains committed to uncovering the facts surrounding the tragic death of Seaman Resendiz to ensure accountability and justice,' NCIS said. After Resendiz vanished, the Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert, hoping for the public's assistance in discovering her whereabouts. Publicist Kimberly Wimbish issued a statement to local media on behalf of the Resendiz family after a body was initially recovered and prior to the NCIS's confirmation that the body was that of Resendiz. 'Angelina is a loving, compassionate, and devoted individual who has always prioritized the well-being of her family and those around her,' the statement read. 'Her absence has caused immense grief for all who know and love her.' The NCIS investigation remains ongoing, in collaboration with Navy leadership, the Norfolk Police Department, Virginia State Police, Virginia Search and Rescue and federal and local law enforcement authorities.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Body Found in Wooded Area amid Search for Navy Sailor Who Disappeared from Barracks
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has confirmed to PEOPLE that a body was 'found in an off-base wooded area" in Norfolk, Va., on Monday, June 9 The body was found during the search for 21-year-old Angelina Petra Resendiz, who was reported missing on Thursday, May 29 An NCIS spokesperson said the Norfolk Medical Examiner's Office is "conducting an autopsy and working to positively identify the victim" as the family speaks outA family is speaking out after a body has been found in the search for a missing Navy sailor in Virginia. On Monday, June 9, a body was 'found in an off-base wooded area in Norfolk,' the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) confirmed to PEOPLE. The body was located in the Broad Creek area of the city, according to NBC affiliate WAVY-TV and CBS affiliate WTKR. The discovery comes as authorities search for 21-year-old Angelina Petra Resendiz, who was last seen 'at her barracks in Miller Hall at Naval Station Norfolk' on Thursday, May 29, the Virginia State Police previously announced. The Norfolk Medical Examiner's Office is now 'conducting an autopsy and working to positively identify the victim,' a spokesperson for NCIS tells PEOPLE. In a statement shared with WTKR and posted to Instagram by KMK Productions on Monday, the Resendiz family said they 'are awaiting the results of DNA testing to determine whether recently discovered remains are those of Angelina.' 'The family of Seaman Angelina Resendiz is heartbroken and deeply concerned over her sudden and unexplained disappearance,' they continued. 'Angelina is a loving, compassionate, and devoted individual who has always prioritized the well-being of her family and those around her. The Resendiz family said Angelina's disappearance 'has caused immense grief for all who know and love her,' adding, 'We remain prayerful and hopeful for clarity and resolution.' 'We urge anyone with information about Angelina's whereabouts or the circumstances surrounding her disappearance to come forward,' they said. 'Your help could be crucial in bringing her home and providing answers.' They also thanked law enforcement and investigators for their 'ongoing efforts,' as well as 'everyone who has offered support, shared prayers, and stood with us in the search for Angelina.' KMK Productions did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Angelina 'was working on the USS James E. Williams at the time of her disappearance,' according to a GoFundMe campaign started to support her mother, Esmerelda Castle, in her search for her daughter. Castle said friends told her Angelina was with another sailor around the time she disappeared, NBC affiliate KCEN-TV reported. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She previously told ABC affiliate WVEC that her daughter was regularly in contact with friends and family before her disappearance, but suddenly stopped responding on May 29. She also said that her daughter had 'spent no money' and 'made no calls' since she disappeared. While speaking to WTKR, Castle said that a fan at her daughter's barrack's 'was still on' and other personal items, like food and a yoga mat, were 'untouched.' "I love her. And she doesn't deserve to just be a missing person,' Castle said, per KCEN-TV. She added, 'Angie belongs to everyone. These kids, these mothers, these sons, these daughters, they're all of ours." 'No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed at this time,' the NCIS spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Authorities searching for missing Naval Station Norfolk sailor
Navy investigators and local authorities are searching for a missing sailor last seen May 29 on Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. The Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert for Culinary Specialist Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, who vanished after being spotted at her barracks in Miller Hall and hasn't spoken to friends or family since. 'The disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety as determined by the investigative agency,' the alert said. Resendiz is assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer James E. Williams, the Navy said. Resendiz is five feet tall, Hispanic, weighs 110 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes, according to the alert, which also stated her clothing description was unknown. Resendiz might be carrying a black and purple backpack, according to a Naval Criminal Investigative Service post on X. Anyone with information is urged to call NCIS at 877-579-3648 or use the NCIS Tips mobile app. When approached for comment, the Virginia State Police referred questions to NCIS, as they are spearheading the investigation. A spokesperson for NCIS confirmed to Military Times through email that they were investigating Resendiz's disappearance, but said the agency could not comment further on an ongoing investigation. A spokesperson for the commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic told Military Times in an emailed statement that they were cooperating fully with the investigation. 'Our top priority is the safety and welfare of our Sailors,' the statement read.
