The body of missing Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz, 21, has been found and confirmed by the local medical examiner. Resendiz was last seen on May 29 at her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk, prompting Virginia State Police to issue a critically missing person alert. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) discovered her body in a wooded area in Norfolk on Monday, and the Navy has placed another sailor in pretrial confinement in connection with her death. Although identified, the sailor’s name remains undisclosed, and charges are pending under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The NCIS stated its commitment to uncovering the circumstances surrounding Resendiz’s death to ensure accountability. The investigation is still active, with few further details released. Her family expressed immense grief, stating her disappearance has “left a void in their hearts” and emphasized their intent to ensure her suffering is not in vain. They are calling upon various U.S. government officials, including Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, to address systemic issues that allowed her to go missing without justice since May.
Emeralda Castle, Resendiz’s mother, highlighted a lack of official communication regarding her daughter’s disappearance. Despite her friends and colleagues being aware of her absence, the initial response from authorities was minimal. After friends reported her missing due to a lack of action from her commander, they felt that the response lacked compassion. The family is advocating for an investigation into Resendiz’s death and reforms in Navy notification protocols. The NCIS claimed it began investigating as soon as it was informed of her disappearance.
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