Angelina Resendiz
Coverage of Angelina Resendiz in the Nexus archive.
- Navy adopts new policies after brutal murder of Norfolk-based sailor
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao ordered policy revisions following the murder of Norfolk-based sailor Angelina Resendiz. The changes implement an “absent-unknown” status designation and also prohibit the transfer of sailors who are under investigation for sex crimes.
- Mother of Angelina Resendiz reacts to Navy transfer policy change for sailors accused of sexual assault
The mother of sailor Angelina Resendiz, Esmeralda Castle, has reacted to the Navy's policy change regarding the transfer of sailors accused of sexual assault. Castle has consistently advocated for reform since Resendiz went missing in May 2025.
- Navy sailor sentenced to 44 years for strangling fellow servicemember in Virginia barracks room
A Navy sailor was sentenced to 44 years in prison for strangling a fellow service member in a Virginia barracks room. The case involved a guilty plea to unpremeditated murder and highlighted concerns about prior warnings not being addressed.
- US navy member sentenced to 44 years in prison for killing female sailor
A US Navy member was sentenced to 44 years in federal prison for fatally strangling a fellow sailor, attacking another sailor, and illegally recording a third. The victim's family has called for military reforms to better protect women in service.
- US navy member sentenced to 44 years in prison for killing female sailor
A US navy member was sentenced to 44 years in federal prison for fatally strangling a fellow sailor, attacking another sailor's neck, and illegally recording a third sailor. The family of the murdered sailor has called for reforms to protect women in the military.
- Navy sailor sentenced to 44 years for killing fellow service member Angelina Resendiz in his Virginia barracks room
A Navy sailor was sentenced to 44 years for killing fellow service member Angelina Resendiz in his Virginia barracks room. He admitted to strangling her with his hands.
- Navy sailor admits killing fellow service member as mother questions missed warning signs
A Navy sailor admitted to strangling fellow sailor Angelina Resendiz in 2025, with her mother criticizing military leaders for failing to address prior allegations against him. The sailor, Jeremiah Copeland, pleaded guilty to murder and other charges, including assault and indecent recording, and faces a minimum of 40 years in prison.