18-year-old Texas A&M Galveston student found dead during search for missing cadet (Source: Raycom Media) and last updated 2021-01-29 21:19:50-05 GALVESTON, TX â A Texas A&M Galveston student was found dead during the search for a missing cadet with the Texas A&M Maritime Academy. According to KTRK, officials discovered the body of an 18-year-old student inside Pacific Hall on campus before 10 P.M on Jan 28. as they were looking for a missing cadet. Police said the 18-year-old had called for a welfare check earlier in the night. However, by the time officials arrived, he had already passed away.