The body of 21-year-old Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz has been found and confirmed following her disappearance on May 29 at the Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Virginia State Police issued a critically missing person alert after her last sighting at her barracks. The body was discovered by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) in a wooded area in Norfolk, and the local medical examiner confirmed her identity. An unnamed sailor is currently in pretrial confinement and faces charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to her death.
The NCIS stated its commitment to uncovering the facts surrounding Resendiz’s tragic death, although further details of the investigation remain undisclosed. In the wake of her disappearance, Resendiz’s family expressed profound grief, stating that her absence has created a “void in their hearts.” They are refusing to let her suffering be in vain and are calling for government intervention to address systemic issues surrounding her initial disappearance.
Notably, Resendiz’s mother, Emeralda Castle, was not informed by official channels about her daughter’s status until after her friends reported her missing, highlighting a breakdown in communication and response from authorities. The family criticized the lack of compassion shown during the reporting and investigation of her case. They are urging Congress to conduct an investigation into her death and to reform the Navy’s notification protocols to prevent similar situations in the future. The NCIS asserted that it acted promptly once alerted to her disappearance, emphasizing their commitment to justice.
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