Dossier
Esmi Castle
Coverage of Esmi Castle in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.