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Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Missing sailor Angelina Resendiz found dead; another sailor detained
A U.S. Navy sailor who disappeared from her barracks about two weeks ago has been found dead, authorities said Wednesday, and another sailor is currently in pretrial custody in connection with her death. Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, vanished from her barracks at a naval base in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 29, according to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, or NCIS. She was reported missing June 3, and the Virginia State Police subsequently issued a "critically missing adult alert" on behalf of the agency. The Norfolk Medical Examiner identified her body on Tuesday, after remains were found the day before in a wooded part of the city, a spokesperson for the law enforcement agency said in a statement to CBS News. Authorities have not released the name of the Navy sailor who is being detained in Resendiz's death. Charges were pending Wednesday, but the agency noted that the sailor would be tried in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice. That set of rules dictates how the military investigates, prosecutes and punishes personnel for a range of crimes. It applies to active-duty members of the military, the National Guard and Reserve, as well as military academy students, according to the Department of Defense. Resendiz was a culinary specialist assigned to the USS James E. Williams and based at Naval Station Norfolk, according to NCIS and CBS News affiliate WTKR. "NCIS has worked tirelessly in close coordination with Navy leadership, the Norfolk Police Department, Virginia State Police, Virginia Search and Rescue, and numerous other federal and local law enforcement partners to pursue all leads since learning of Seaman Resendiz' disappearance," the agency said. "NCIS remains committed to uncovering the facts surrounding the tragic death of Seaman Resendiz to ensure accountability and justice." Esmerelda Castle, Resendiz's mother, criticized the Navy's handling of her daughter's case in a statement this week, WTKR reported. "[Resendiz's] colleagues, friends, and even authorities knew she was missing, but the response was minimal, and after her friends filed a missing person's report when her commander would not, they showed little compassion or understanding," Castle said in the statement, according to WTKR. "This callousness led to [Resendiz's] death, which cannot be tolerated." A GoFundMe launched to help Castle has raised over $9,000. LAPD chief speaks out about deployment of military forces to anti-ICE protests Can Trump deploy National Guard without governor's approval? Trump's $134 million deployment draws scrutiny
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
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Navy sailor in Virginia disappears, search is ongoing
The search for a missing U.S. Navy sailor in Virginia is ongoing after she has not been seen since last week, police said. The Virginia State Police issued a "critically missing adult alert" on behalf of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service for Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, on Tuesday, June 3. Resendiz was last seen on May 29 at 10 a.m. local time at her barracks in Miller Hall at Naval Station Norfolk, according to police. Resendiz, who was last seen wearing an unknown description of clothing with "no known vehicle," is 5 feet tall, weighs 110 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes, police said. According to police, Resendiz's disappearance "poses a credible threat to their health and safety as determined by the investigating agency." Police say father suspected of killing his 3 daughters could be hiding in the wilderness Resendiz, a Texas native, is a culinary specialist assigned to the USS James E. Williams in Norfolk, the Navy said, per ABC News and WTKR. The Navy told ABC News in a statement that it is "cooperating fully with the investigation." "Out of respect for the investigative process, NCIS will not comment further while the investigation remains ongoing," the Naval Criminal Investigative Service said, per the outlet. USA TODAY contacted the Navy on Friday, June 6, but has not received a response. Esmeralda Castle, Resendiz's mother, told ABC News that her daughter "does not miss work. Sick, snow, feeling down, she shows up." "She calls my mother, she calls her brother, her sisters; she has friends—middle school friends she still talks to," Castle said about her daughter, per WTKR. Castle also said her daughter joined the Navy in 2023 after high school because"she felt it was something that called her," according to ABC News. While working as a culinary specialist, Castle said Resendiz "thought that one day she might be able to cook for the president and other world leaders. She worked really hard on her ship," ABC News reported. "She's fun, loving, kind, compassionate, uplifting," Castle added. Castle told WTKR that she was traveling to Virginia to "find out what (she) can" so she can begin "looking for my kid." "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," the mother said, per the TV station. "I don't know what's going on." Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz in Virginia remains missing
USA Today
06-06-2025
- USA Today
Navy sailor in Virginia disappears, search is ongoing
Navy sailor in Virginia disappears, search is ongoing "She's fun, loving, kind, compassionate, uplifting," the Navy sailor's mother told an outlet about her missing daughter. Show Caption Hide Caption How to report a missing person Here's how to take action when a person goes missing. The search for a missing U.S. Navy sailor in Virginia is ongoing after she has not been seen since last week, police said. The Virginia State Police issued a "critically missing adult alert" on behalf of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service for Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, on Tuesday, June 3. Resendiz was last seen on May 29 at 10 a.m. local time at her barracks in Miller Hall at Naval Station Norfolk, according to police. Resendiz, who was last seen wearing an unknown description of clothing with "no known vehicle," is 5 feet tall, weighs 110 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes, police said. According to police, Resendiz's disappearance "poses a credible threat to their health and safety as determined by the investigating agency." Police say father suspected of killing his 3 daughters could be hiding in the wilderness Navy 'cooperating fully with the investigation' Resendiz, a Texas native, is a culinary specialist assigned to the USS James E. Williams in Norfolk, the Navy said, per ABC News and WTKR. The Navy told ABC News in a statement that it is "cooperating fully with the investigation." "Out of respect for the investigative process, NCIS will not comment further while the investigation remains ongoing," the Naval Criminal Investigative Service said, per the outlet. USA TODAY contacted the Navy on Friday, June 6, but has not received a response. 'My kid is missing' Esmeralda Castle, Resendiz's mother, told ABC News that her daughter "does not miss work. Sick, snow, feeling down, she shows up." "She calls my mother, she calls her brother, her sisters; she has friends—middle school friends she still talks to," Castle said about her daughter, per WTKR. Castle also said her daughter joined the Navy in 2023 after high school because"she felt it was something that called her," according to ABC News. While working as a culinary specialist, Castle said Resendiz "thought that one day she might be able to cook for the president and other world leaders. She worked really hard on her ship," ABC News reported. "She's fun, loving, kind, compassionate, uplifting," Castle added. Castle told WTKR that she was traveling to Virginia to "find out what (she) can" so she can begin "looking for my kid." "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," the mother said, per the TV station. "I don't know what's going on." Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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21-year-old Navy sailor mysteriously goes missing in Virginia
A 21-year-old Navy sailor has mysteriously disappeared in Virginia, leaving her mother desperate for answers. Angelina "Angie" Resendiz was last seen on Thursday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at her barracks in Miller Hall at Naval Station Norfolk, according to the Virginia State Police. "This disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety as determined by the investigating agency," police said. Resendiz, a Texas native, is a culinary specialist assigned to the USS James E. Williams, the Navy said. MORE: Manhunt continues for father police say killed 3 young daughters near Washington campground Resendiz's mother, Esmeralda Castle, insists that her daughter "does not miss work. Sick, snow, feeling down, she shows up." Resendiz joined the Navy in 2023 after high school "because she felt it was something that called her," Castle wrote to ABC News. As a culinary specialist, "She thought that one day she might be able to cook for the president and other world leaders," Castle said. "She worked really hard on her ship." "She's fun, loving, kind, compassionate, uplifting," she added. MORE: Israel recovers bodies of 2 American-Israeli hostages from Gaza "People that care about Angie shared with me that the last person she was with was missing with her," and "that person showed up Monday but not Angie," Castle said. "There are no answers for me," she said. "I just want my kid, she doesn't deserve to be missing." The Navy told ABC News in a statement that it's "cooperating fully with the investigation." The Naval Criminal Investigative Service said, "Out of respect for the investigative process, NCIS will not comment further while the investigation remains ongoing." Anyone with information is urged to call NCIS at 877-579-3648.
