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US Cruise Ship Death
This photo provided by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 shows Jason Watford.
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A 48-year-old man is detained on a murder allegation in connection with the death of woman aboard a cruise ship off Texas. The FBI says Jason Watford, of Tyler, Texas, told agents that he struck and choked the woman Sunday night aboard the MSC Seascape after it had left Galveston. A criminal complaint says Watford told authorities that he snapped during an argument with the victim. Watford is scheduled to make an initial appearance in federal court in Galveston on Tuesday afternoon. It's not clear if he has a lawyer who could respond to the allegations. The towering vessel can host nearly 5,900 guests and has more than 1,600 crew.
