Death aboard cruise ship prompts FBI investigation in Texas
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 20:13 · Archive
A death aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship prompted an early return to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, with the FBI investigating.
A death aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship forced an early return to the Port of Galveston, Texas, on Monday. The FBI is investigating the incident as a suspected homicide. The vessel had departed from Galveston on Sunday for a planned seven-day excursion to Mexico and Honduras before the journey was cut short.
The FBI's Houston field office is coordinating the investigation with the US Coast Guard, the Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection, and the cruise line. According to the FBI, an Maritime Liaison Agent based out of the Texas City Resident Agency is leading the federal involvement in the case, which follows customary procedures for crimes occurring aboard cruise ships.
How it is being reported
- FBI investigates suspected homicide aboard MSC Seascape cruise ship after sudden return to TexasThe MSC Seascape was ordered back to Galveston just one day into a weeklong Mexico and Honduras voyage after a guest death prompted an FBI investigation.Fox News · 9 Nov, 20:15
- FBI probing ‘suspected homicide’ on cruise ship docked in TexasThe FBI is investigating a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that docked in Texas on Monday, according to the bureau.New York Post · 9 Nov, 19:54
- Killing aboard luxury cruise ship forces vessel to return to Texas port so FBI can investigateThe victim was killed on the MSC Seascape before it docked in Galveston, Texas, on Monday and the FBI is investigating their death.Daily Mail · 9 Nov, 19:26
In this story: MSC Seascape · Port of Galveston · FBI · Texas · Mexico · Honduras
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