FBI discovers child unharmed in cabin where man is charged with murder on cruise ship
Federal agents found an uninjured child in the MSC Seascape cabin where Jason Watford is accused of killing his wife, Susan Watford.
Federal investigators disclosed that a child was found unharmed in the cabin of the MSC Seascape where a passenger is charged with murdering his spouse. FBI spokesperson Connor Hagan said the child, identified as a family member of the suspect and victim, was located by the FBI and partner law-enforcement agencies.
Jason Watford, 48, has been charged with murder after allegedly strangling his wife, Susan Watford, on Sunday night. Court documents indicate Watford told agents that an argument at dinner escalated in their cabin, leading him to lose control.
According to the filing, Watford struck his wife multiple times before applying pressure to her neck for several minutes until he released his grip due to fatigue. Approximately ten minutes later, housekeeping entered the cabin to deliver fresh towels, after which Watford was observed sitting in a hallway and using his phone. The housekeeper reported seeing blood on his hands to ship security, prompting his detention.
"A child was involved in the situation and was found uninjured by the FBI and law enforcement partners," Hagan said.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence from the cruise ship.