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Cruise Ship Death: Teen Died of Asphyxiation
22 Nov
Summary
- Teen found dead on a cruise ship in November.
- Cause of death preliminarily ruled as asphyxiation.
- Step-sibling may face criminal charges related to the death.
An 18-year-old high school cheerleader was found dead under a bed on a cruise ship in the Caribbean earlier this month. Investigators have preliminarily determined her cause of death to be asphyxiation from a bar hold.
Initial reports indicate the teen's body showed no signs of sexual assault, and no drugs or alcohol were detected in her system. Full autopsy and toxicology reports are still pending, and officials have declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
While no suspect has been publicly identified, court filings suggest one of the teen's step-siblings might face criminal charges. However, it remains unconfirmed whether these potential charges are connected to her death.
