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Archived story · published November 9, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

World · November 9, 2026

FBI is investigating a possible homicide on a cruise ship that left Texas

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The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship after it was ordered to return to the Port of Galveston, Texas. The vessel had departed on Sunday for a seven-day voyage to Mexico and Honduras but returned to port on Monday following what MSC Cruises described as a "guest incident." One suspect was taken into custody, and the FBI is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and local port police. The ship has since resumed its scheduled itinerary.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide on the MSC Seascape.
  • The ship returned to the Port of Galveston on Monday after departing a day earlier.
  • The cruise line reported a 'guest incident' to authorities before being instructed to return to port.
  • The FBI is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police, and Customs and Border Protection.
  • The MSC Seascape eventually resumed its seven-day excursion to Mexico and Honduras.

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  • One person was taken into custody in connection with the investigation.
  • The Galveston County Sheriff's Office identified the individual in custody as 48-year-old Jason Leon Watford.
  • The Galveston Medical Examiner's Office identified the deceased as a female.
  • A passenger reported hearing a shipwide announcement of 'Mike Echo at level 10' around 10 p.m. on Sunday.
  • An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

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