Her chain of command failed her: Reactions to sentencing of Angelina Resendiz killer
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Jeremiah Copeland, a 21-year-old Navy sailor, has been sentenced to 44 years in prison for the murder of Angelina Resendiz, a 21-year-old Brownsville resident and Navy culinary specialist. Resendiz's remains were discovered on June 9, 2025, a year after she was reported missing. Copeland pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to her death and will also face a dishonorable discharge. Family members criticized the Navy for not taking Resendiz's disappearance seriously, and advocates highlighted the ongoing issues of accountability within military ranks. Resendiz's family continues to seek justice and accountability for her death.
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