Husband arrested for murder after Texas woman found dead on MSC Seascape

Husband arrested for murder after Texas woman found dead on MSC Seascape

Susan Watford, a Target employee and Colorado Technical University graduate, was found dead in a cabin on the MSC Seascape cruise ship when it returned to Galveston, Texas, and her husband, Jason Leon Watford, was taken into federal custody and charged with murder, according to the New York Post. Federal investigators said the ship had been ordered back to Galveston a day after departing on a Western Caribbean itinerary, and the FBI, U. S.

Coast Guard and local authorities began a homicide investigation. The 48-year-old husband was arrested in Galveston and placed in the county jail on an FBI hold, while the vessel was instructed to return and is cooperating with the investigation.

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November 11, 2026
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Texas woman found dead on cruise ship; husband arrested on murder charge
Texas woman found dead on cruise ship; husband arrested on murder charge

New York Post • 11 Nov 14:34

Susan Watford, a Target employee and Colorado Technical University graduate, was discovered dead on the MSC Seascape after an alleged argument with her husband, who was taken into custody and charged with murder.

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November 10, 2026
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Texas man charged with homicide aboard MSC Seascape cruise ship
Texas man charged with homicide aboard MSC Seascape cruise ship

The Guardian • 10 Nov 16:53

Jason Leon Watford was arrested in Galveston and charged with felony homicide after a woman was found dead in a cabin on the MSC Seascape during its first day at sea.

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Man charged with murder after woman found dead on MSC Seascape cruise ship
Man charged with murder after woman found dead on MSC Seascape cruise ship

NBC News • 10 Nov 15:53

Jason Leon Watford, 48, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of an unidentified female passenger aboard the MSC Seascape, which returned to Galveston after the incident.

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Man arrested on murder charge after woman dies on MSC Seascape cruise
Man arrested on murder charge after woman dies on MSC Seascape cruise

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth • 10 Nov 13:11

A 48-year-old man was taken into federal custody and charged with murder after a female passenger was found dead aboard the MSC Seascape, which returned to Galveston following the incident.

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November 09, 2026
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FBI investigates suspected homicide on MSC Seascape after return to Galveston
FBI investigates suspected homicide on MSC Seascape after return to Galveston

Fox News • 09 Nov 20:15

Federal agents are probing a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship, which was ordered back to Galveston, Texas, a day after departing on a Western Caribbean itinerary.

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