


Investigation Underway After Missing Navy Seaman Found Dead in Virginia
The body of missing Navy Seaman Angelina Resendiz was discovered in Norfolk, prompting the detention of another sailor as investigations continue.
Overview
- Angelina Resendiz, a 21-year-old Navy seaman, was reported missing on May 29 before her body was found in Norfolk, Virginia.
- A sailor has been detained in pretrial confinement related to Resendiz's death, with charges pending under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert during the search for Resendiz, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
- The investigation is being conducted by NCIS to ensure accountability and justice in the case of Resendiz's death.
- The discovery of Resendiz's body has raised serious concerns within the Navy community, prompting further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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No specific charges have been publicly announced at this time, as the investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.
The critically missing adult alert was prompted after Angelina Resendiz was reported missing following her last known sighting at her barracks, and authorities were concerned for her well-being.
Her body was found in the Broad Creek area of Norfolk, an off-base wooded area about nine miles from Naval Station Norfolk, and identified through DNA testing by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
NCIS is leading the ongoing investigation and has stated its commitment to uncovering the facts surrounding Seaman Resendiz’s death to ensure accountability and justice.
The autopsy, conducted by the Norfolk Medical Examiner’s Office, will provide crucial information about the cause and manner of death, which is essential for the ongoing investigation and potential prosecution[1].
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