48-year-old man charged with murder on MSC Seascape cruise that left Texas
The charges allege that Jason Watford struck a female passenger aboard an MSC Seascape cruise ship several times before strangling her following a dispute in their room.
A 48-year-old man, Jason Watford, has been charged with murder following an incident on the MSC Seascape cruise ship that departed from Texas. The charges allege that Watford struck a female passenger multiple times and later strangled her after a dispute in their room. The woman was found dead with multiple facial injuries on November 9, 2026. If convicted, Watford faces up to life in prison and a possible US$250,000 maximum fine. The FBI, along with other agencies, is conducting the investigation.
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