FBI investigates suspected homicide aboard cruise ship from Texas
A woman died aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship; the FBI is investigating suspected homicide.
A woman died aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship that left Galveston, Texas on Sunday and was told to turn around. The cruise company called it a guest incident aboard the ship.
The FBI is investigating suspected homicide and working with the US Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, port police and the cruise company. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
No suspects have been identified. The ship has since resumed its planned itinerary.
- MSC Seascape, 1,060 feet
- Ship
- Galveston, Texas
- Port
- Seven nights
- Cruise length
Why it mattersThe FBI investigates serious crimes aboard cruise ships within US jurisdiction at sea.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact yet, but Australians cruise these same ships and routes; any findings on maritime safety will reflect on the cruise industry globally.
