A 40-year-old woman reported missing on Padre Island Monday was found dead two days later at Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi police said.
Family members said Angelita Martinez, 40, had been missing since May 1. She was last seen walking near Winward Drive on Padre Island wearing a grey shirt and dark sweatpants, the Corpus Christi Police Department said in a news release.
Martinez’s family reported her missing on Monday. Two days later, Martinez was found dead at Padre Island National Seashore in Kleberg County, police said in an update.
The Texas Rangers are investigating the death. Corpus Christi police are helping with the investigation.
Anyone with information about Martinez’s death should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600.