Navy Sailor Found Dead Norfolk, Another Detained Pending Charges

Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz, a 21-year-old Navy culinary specialist stationed at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, was found dead nearly two weeks after her disappearance on May 29. Her body was discovered in a wooded area of Norfolk, and the identity was confirmed through DNA testing. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has placed another Navy sailor in pretrial confinement in connection with her death, with charges pending under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Resendiz’s family has expressed profound grief and concern over her sudden and unexplained disappearance, calling for justice and systemic reforms in the military's handling of missing women cases. NCIS remains committed to uncovering the facts and ensuring accountability as the investigation continues. The case has drawn attention from local officials and the Navy community, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety and justice within the military.