A physique has been discovered and confirmed to be that of lacking Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz, and one other sailor is in pretrial confinement in connection along with her loss of life.
Resendiz, 21, was final seen the morning of Could 29 at her barracks on the Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. Virginia State Police issued a critically lacking particular person alert for her final week.
A physique found by the Naval Prison Investigative Service (NCIS) on Monday in a wooded space in Norfolk was confirmed to be Resendiz by the native medical expert on Tuesday.
A Navy sailor, who was not recognized, has fees pending below the Uniform Code of Navy Justice, the NCIS mentioned.
“NCIS stays dedicated to uncovering the info surrounding the tragic loss of life of Seaman Resendiz to make sure accountability and justice,” the division mentioned. No additional particulars have been launched and the investigation is ongoing.
The Resendiz household mentioned her disappearance has “left a void of their hearts” and so they “refuse to let her struggling be in useless,” a spokesperson for the household instructed NBC affiliate WAVY of Norfolk.
“The household is looking on the help of the US authorities, Senator Mark Warner, Senator Tim Kaine, the Hampton Roads congressional delegation, dwelling congressman Vicente Gonzalez, and President Donald J. Trump to handle the systemic points that allowed her to fade with out justice since Could 29, 2025,” the assertion mentioned.
Resendiz’s mom, Emeralda Fort, was not notified that her daughter vanished via official channels, the spokesperson mentioned.
“Her daughter’s colleagues, mates, and even authorities knew she was lacking, however the response was minimal, and after her mates filed a lacking particular person’s report when her commander wouldn’t, they confirmed little compassion or understanding,” the assertion mentioned.
The household is looking for Congress to analyze Resendiz’s loss of life and for reform inside the Navy’s notification protocol.
The NCIS assertion mentioned it investigated the case as quickly because the company realized of her disappearance.
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