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Morris Co. Man Found Dead After Disappearing From U.S. Naval Academy
Kyle Philbert James, 20, was found dead near the U.S. Naval Academy after being reported missing; the cause of death remains under investigation, officials said.
- On Oct. 12, the United States Naval Academy confirmed a missing 20-year-old midshipman was found dead and identified him as Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James of Whippany, N.J.
- On Oct. 9, James was reported missing after he failed to attend classes Thursday night, prompting academy officials to alert his family.
- Academy officials said Friday that the midshipman’s remains were found near the Annapolis campus on October 10, 2025; he was a history major, member of the 36th Company, and participated in the USNA Gospel Choir.
- The U.S. Naval Academy announced Sunday that an investigation is underway and Cmdr. Ashley Hockycko offered condolences as officials seek answers.
- Amid recent security incidents at the academy, the U.S. Naval Academy faced a September false mass-shooting report and an accidental shooting injuring a midshipman and Navy police officer.
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US Naval Academy midshipman dies
The 20-year-old's death is currently under investigation, the U.S. Naval Academy said.
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