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Cruise Death Mystery: Teen Declared Suspect
7 Dec
Summary
- Young woman's death on a cruise ruled homicide by mechanical asphyxiation.
- 16-year-old stepbrother is now officially a suspect in her death.
- Custody battle ensues as parents remove teen suspect from home.
A devastating cruise vacation turned tragic when an 18-year-old woman was found deceased under her bed, wrapped in a blanket and covered with life jackets. Her death was later ruled a homicide, attributed to mechanical asphyxiation. Authorities have now identified her 16-year-old stepbrother as a suspect in connection with the death.
This development came during a court hearing regarding custody arrangements for the younger children. The judge formally declared the stepbrother a suspect. In response, his parents reportedly sent him to live with a relative to safeguard the other children in the household, a move their attorney stated was made because they were informed he was a suspect.
Meanwhile, a custody dispute between the stepbrother's parents continues, with his father seeking an emergency hearing. The father also alleged being blocked from seeing their children for an extended period. No formal charges have been filed yet, but legal representatives suggest charges are anticipated.
