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Missing U.S. Naval Academy midshipman found dead near Annapolis campus
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Missing U.S. Naval Academy midshipman found dead near Annapolis campus
by AFRO Staff
October 12, 2025
The U.S. Naval Academy announced that Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, a 20-year-old junior from New Jersey who went missing on Oct. 9, was found dead near the Annapolis campus. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances of his death, which remains under investigation. (Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
By AFRO Staff
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.
Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, 20, of Whippany, N.J., was found dead days after being reported missing from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. (Courtesy Photo / Facebook)
“The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation,” the Naval Academy said in a statement. … James was a member of the 36th company and a history major. He was also a member of the USNA Gospel Choir.
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Missing U.S. Naval Academy midshipman found dead near Annapolis campus
by AFRO Staff
October 12, 2025
The U.S. Naval Academy announced that Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, a 20-year-old junior from New Jersey who went missing on Oct. 9, was found dead near the Annapolis campus. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances of his death, which remains under investigation. (Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
By AFRO Staff
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.
Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, 20, of Whippany, N.J., was found dead days after being reported missing from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. (Courtesy Photo / Facebook)
“The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation,” the Naval Academy said in a statement. … James was a member of the 36th company and a history major. He was also a member of the USNA Gospel Choir.
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