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FBI probes suspected homicide after cruise ship returns to Galveston
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Newly reported details say investigators have recovered the victim’s body and forensically examined relevant parts of the MSC Seascape. The FBI is treating the death as a suspected homicide, and the ship has since left Galveston on its next voyage as planned.
The vessel returned to the Texas port on Monday at the authorities’ direction. The victim’s identity, age, gender and whether they were a passenger or crew member have not been disclosed; the Coast Guard, Galveston port police and Customs and Border Protection assisted the FBI.
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In short
- Investigators recovered the body and examined parts of the ship.
- The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide.
- The MSC Seascape resumed its planned voyage.
How this story developed
- 26 minutes ago Investigators recovered the victim’s body and examined relevant parts of the ship, which then departed Galveston on its next voyage as planned.
- 37 minutes ago The FBI began investigating a death aboard the MSC Seascape as a suspected homicide after the ship returned to Galveston, Texas, at authorities’ direction; the victim’s identity and passenger or crew status were not disclosed.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Killing aboard luxury cruise ship forces vessel to return to Texas port so FBI can investigate”.