The United States Naval Academy confirmed Oct. 12 that a missing 20-year-old midshipman has been found dead.
Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, a junior from Whippany, N.J., reportedly went missing on Oct. 9. According to Report Annapolis News, James’ family was alerted by Academy officials late that day that the cadet had missed all of his classes—a seemingly unusual occurrence. The following day, the news outlet reported, the family was informed that James’ remains had been found near the Annapolis campus.
The Naval Academy has not confirmed any of the details about James’ disappearance or where and in what condition he was found.
“The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation,” the Naval Academy said in a statement…