{"id":285295,"date":"2026-05-09T02:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T02:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/285295\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T02:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T02:41:13","slug":"updated-missing-woman-found-dead-at-padre-island-national-seashore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/285295\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATED: Missing woman found dead at Padre Island National Seashore"},"content":{"rendered":"

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John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times<\/p>\n

Updated Fri, May 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM UTC\"\"<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Missing woman found dead at Padre Island National Seashore<\/p>\n

A 40-year-old woman was found dead at the Padre Island National Seashore on May 6, police said.<\/p>\n

Angelita Martinez was reported missing to the Corpus Christi Police Department on May 4, a police release said. The family of Martinez told police she was last seen May 1 on Windward Drive wearing a grey top and dark colored sweats.<\/p>\n

On May 8, CCPD released an update saying Martinez was found deceased at the National Seashore in Kleberg County two days prior.<\/p>\n

Crime: Man arrested after Staples Street killing, Corpus Christi police say<\/a><\/p>\n

CCPD said they are assisting the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Texas Rangers Division with the investigation.<\/p>\n

DPS Sgt. Rob Mallory said no foul play is suspected.<\/p>\n

(This story was updated to add new information.)<\/p>\n

John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.<\/p>\n

Consider supporting local journalism with a\u00a0subscription to the Caller-Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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