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Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Body found in search for missing Navy sailor who vanished from Virginia base without a trace
A dead body has been found in Norfolk, Virginia amidst a desperate search for a missing female Navy sailor who vanished from her base. Navy sailor and Naval Culinary Specialist Angelina Resendiz, 21, was last seen at her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk on May 29 before she disappeared without a trace. Since then, friends and family have done everything they can to track her down. Almost two weeks after Resendiz's initial disappearance, the Naval Criminal Investigation Service confirmed to Daily Mail that a body had been located in 'an off-base wooded area' of Norfolk. The Norfolk Police Department responded to the call on Tuesday. NCIS could not confirm any further details while the investigation is ongoing, but no arrests have been made. Despite the harrowing update, the family remained optimistic. According to a statement released Tuesday, they were still awaiting DNA results from the discovered body. 'We remain prayerful and hopeful for clarity and resolution,' they wrote. 'We urge anyone with information about Angelina's whereabouts or the circumstances surrounding her disappearance to come forward. Your help could be crucial to bringing her home and providing answers.' The Norfolk Examiner's office took the body to perform an autopsy, with the intention of confirming its identity and cause of death. Police were spotted near Richard Bowling Elementary School around 8pm on June 9. The body was found in a wooded area nearby just off not far from a walking path. Neighbors saw NCIS officials and police carry out a body bag and drive away by 9pm. Resendiz's mother, Esmeralda Castle, even made the journey from her home in Texas to Virginia over the weekend in search of answers. But, Castle went home empty-handed. She told News 3 that she spoke with NCIS and was unable to get any new information. 'I ask them questions, but I don't get very many answers.' Castle and her family put up a GoFundMe page to aid with the search for her daughter. There, they hoped to raise money for any resources that could help the family locate her. Resendiz's family released a statement Tuesday The family also wrote, 'With all of the technology at the Navy's disposal, there is no reason for a sailor to go missing or stay missing.' 'The Naval base is in a wooded area, and NCIS has refused to tell Angie's mother anything about the search. 'Angie's mother hopes to search these woods surrounding the base and hopes to have a protest calling for reform of the US Military's treatment of missing women cases.' The 21-year-old's mother did tell local news stations that officials don't think Resendiz left the Naval base without permission. Although she had struggled with mental health issues in the past, Castle believed her daughter always intended to return. 'Her fan was still on, and she had personal items like food and a yoga mat untouched.' 'One way or another we will see each other again,' she said. The 21-year-old's Navy base is the headquarters and home port of the U.S. Navy's Fleet Forces Command. Her barracks were located at Miller Hall. Police have described her as a 5-foot-tall Hispanic woman with brown eyes and black hair. Officials say she weighs about 110 pounds. She goes by the name Angie.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mother of missing sailor from Naval Station Norfolk speaks out as investigation continues
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The investigation into missing Culinary Specialist Seaman Angelina Resendiz out of Naval Station Norfolk is still ongoing. 'Not like Angie at all:' Search continues for missing sailor from Naval Station Norfolk Resendiz was initially reported missing on May 29, and The Naval Criminal Investigative Service states her disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety. According to the Navy, Resendiz was last seen in her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk around 10 a.m. 10 On Your Side spoke with Resendiz's mother Esmerelda Castle, who says she knew something was wrong when her daughter stopped reaching out to family members — something Resendiz was known to do every day. 'She talks to somebody every day,' Castle said. 'Her and my sister have a 400-day streak on Snapchat, and it all stopped on Thursday. She doesn't miss work' Castle contacted the Navy and flew all the way to Hampton Roads from Texas to look for her daughter, who she describes as kind and compassionate. 'She's a very kind person. She's loving,' Castle said. 'She sees someone down, she's companionate and encouraging and uplifting and it's just natural for her. You see her and she's always smiling.' Castle said the last person that was seen with her daughter showed up to work on Monday — Resendiz did not. 'The person that she was with that night, Thursday night, they showed up to work Monday, and she didn't show up to work,' Castle said. 'I got here Thursday, and they still couldn't tell me anything.' 10 on your side reached out to NCIS who is handling the investigation, they stated: 'NCIS urges anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact NCIS at 877-579-3648 or using the NCIS Tips app. Tips may be reported anonymously.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
06-06-2025
- Fox News
Navy sailor vanishes without a trace as mother reveals concerning break in daily habit
Virginia authorities are searching for missing sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz, who was last seen on May 29 at her barracks in Norfolk. The last known sighting of Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, was around 10 p.m. in Miller Hall at Naval Station Norfolk, according to Virginia State Police. Police are describing Resendiz's disappearance as critical, saying her health is at risk. Fox News Digital reached out to police. Resendiz's mother, Esmeralda Castle, who lives in Resendiz's former home state of Texas, described her daughter as "loving" and "kind" in an interview with WVEC. She worked as a culinary specialist for the Navy, Castle said. Castle added that Resendiz has not responded to calls or texts from her family, which is out of character. "Her and my sister have a 400-day streak on Snapchat. Every single day she talks to somebody. She talks to family, or she will talk to a friend," Castle told WVEC. The 21-year-old does not drive or have a vehicle, and she was reported missing after she failed to show up for work, according to WVEC. "She just stopped existing Thursday. She's spent no money, made no calls." "She disappeared," Castle told the outlet. "It's very hard to tell people that she's missing." Resendiz is described as a Hispanic female standing 5 ft. 5 in. and weighing 110 lbs. She has brown eyes and black hair. Authorities are asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact (877) 579-3648.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- CBS News
Police search for 21-year-old who mysteriously disappeared from Navy barracks in Virginia
Authorities have issued a "critically missing adult alert" for a 21-year-old who vanished from her barracks at a naval base in Virginia. Angelina Petra Resendiz was last seen at 10 a.m. on May 29 at her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk, the Virginia State Police said in a missing persons alert. Resendiz is described as a 5-foot, 110-pound woman with brown eyes and black hair. A missing persons poster did not have a description of her clothing. She had "no known vehicle" at the time of her disappearance, police said. The disappearance "poses a credible threat to their health and safety," the state police said. Her disappearance is being investigated by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. The state police issued the "critically missing adult alert" on the military agency's behalf on Tuesday. ****UPDATED CRITICALLY MISSING ADULT ALERT*** *****AGENCY REQUESTED CHANGE IN CONTACT PHONE NUMBER TO: PLEASE CONTACT... Posted by Virginia State Police on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Resendiz serves as a culinary specialist at Naval Station Norfolk, CBS affiliate WTKR reported. Her mother Esmeralda Castle told WTKR that the disappearance is out of character. She told the outlet she would be traveling to Virginia to help with search efforts. "My kid is missing, and she wouldn't just unauthorized leave without permission. Angie's too scared to miss work; she wouldn't do that. Something is wrong ... I need to start looking for my kid. I don't know what's going on," Castle said. Naval Station Norfolk is the largest naval base in the world. It supports the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and is home to dozens of ships, according to the State Department. Anyone with information about Resendiz's whereabouts was asked to call the Naval Criminal Investigative Service at 877-579-3648.
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Frantic search for Navy sailor who vanished from her Virginia barracks without a trace
Family and friends of a Virginia Navy sailor are looking for answers after her sudden disappearance - as officials warned that she may be in danger. Angelina 'Angie' Petra Resendiz, 21, was last seen at her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk on the morning of May 29. Her friends and family haven't heard from her since, which her mother says is very unusual. 'She calls my mother, she calls her brother, her sisters; she has friends—middle school friends she still talks to,' said Esmeralda Castle who headed to Virginia to learn more about her 21-year-old daughter's uncharacteristic departure. 'I need to start looking for my kid because I don't know what's going on.' Castle told WCEV that her daughter talks to her family every day, she even has a 400-day Snapchat streak with Castle's sister. She says Resendiz would never leave on her own without permission or miss work. 'My kid is missing, and she wouldn't just unauthorized, leave without permission. Angie's too scared to miss work; she wouldn't do that.' The 21-year-old's Navy base is the headquarters and home port of the U.S. Navy's Fleet Forces Command. Her barracks were located at Miller Hall. Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert on June 3 for Resendiz. The notice says she was seen at 10am in Miller Hall the day she vanished. In their statement, police said her disappearance 'poses a credible threat' to her health and safety. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) confirmed to Daily Mail that Resendiz 'has not been seen or been in contact with family or friends since May 29.' NCIS also fears the young woman is in danger. Resendiz grew up in Texas, where her mother still lives, and works as a culinary specialist for the Navy. Castle told local news outlets that her daughter is extremely kind and loving. Police have described her as a 5-foot-tall Hispanic woman with brown eyes and black hair. Officials say she weighs about 110 pounds. She goes by the name Angie. According to the New York Post, her mother said it felt almost as if her daughter just stopped existing. 'She's spent no money, made no calls. She just stopped.' As the NCIS continues to investigate the case, they are looking for any and all information about her whereabouts. They're asking those with tips to call their tip line or submit via the NCIS website. Daily Mail reached out to Castle for comment.
