When Carver contacted Royal Caribbean to confirm his daughter had been on the ship, it took them three days to get back to him. I cant believe she left because she had a daughter, and unless she was drastically suicidal, no mom would do that. Do you know anything about the claims by Canadian authorities that they thought the found Merrians bones? Youre not the only one who has that theory, Alexgood call. However, her steward insisted that shedid not seem upset, out of sorts, sad or angry. Others believe that he accidentally fell into the water after drinking too much. Shirley McGill, 55, was killed on July 14, 2009, aboard the Carnival cruise ship Elation. After hanging up the phone, she walked away, never to be seen again.[3]. A surprise cruise holiday for a husband and wife from Olympia, Washington ends up with one of them going overboard. display: block; In 2005, Hue Pham, 71, and Hue Tran, 67, took a seven-night Mothers Day cruise in the Caribbean with their daughter and granddaughter. She threw a few things into a bag, intending to buy new things in port. they would have too many lawsuits because they take responsibility for NOTHING. Robert McGill spoke briefly, saying he was remorseful. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. "On Oct. 15, 2005," Allred told a news conference, "Ashley's boyfriend ran into the hallway screaming for help. Then during the interview, he telephoned one of his two grown sons. He later told the FBI he did not remember having a verbal argument, and stated that it was all him.. The passports belonged to Hue Pham and Hue Tran.[10]. "That's putting more financial burden on top of the pain and horror that I've caused this family," he added before the hearing resumed. Jim Cross, spokesman for the Department of Justice in Kansas, identified Tucker as Newman's girlfriend but declined to comment further on the case. Im always skeptical of pulling the suicide card but it seems quite obvious here. Because you dont have that. The official cause of death was listed as toxic effects of methadone, but Barnett's family insists she never did drugs. She had one pair of shoes and one dress, both of which were left in her room when she vanished. Sometimes the obvious is the answer. The latest involves the sudden death of an aspiring actress during a Carnival cruise in October. So, we have a number of people each with their own agenda, and this poor woman is caught in the middle of it. Learn how your comment data is processed. The judge agreed. My theory: sailing was a last-minute decision to meet up with the crew member with whom she was having a relationship. She never got off the boat via record. The authorities werent notified that she was missing. Crystal then decided to head in for the night, but Caldwell chose to stay in the casino for a while. Im sure Someone else theorized this, Your email address will not be published. He was initially charged with first-degree murder. A 40-year-old disappears on the second night of a cruise, her family is left searching for answers and it ends up changing the way missing persons are reported at sea. So she didnt raise her voice or yell/scream. } Barnett's family hired lawyer Gloria Allred in their search for answers. He did report that it was a short walk from Merrians room to an observation deck 100 feet above the waterline. In two years of letter writing, White said his friend has never explained why he killed his sweetheart. Genres Documentary Subtitles None Available Audio Languages English "Bob and Shirley loved each other very much. She embarked upon a seven-day cruise from Seattle, Washington to Alaska. They cited his lifelong work as a dedicated teacher and that he was extremely intoxicated when he beat his wife, so much so that he has no clear memory of what provoked him or what happened. Son Noel Salazar said that whatever McGill had accomplished it could not outweigh the killing, which has devastated the family. And if she planned on committing suicide, why the round-trip ticket? As some of you know, I was fortunate enough to be the writer-expert for a true crime documentary show calledCruise Ship Killers, which tells the stories of twenty-six people who vanished, died mysteriously, or were the victims of other crimes while on board a cruise. Obviously, it was a last-minute decision to go on this cruise (with her lover, a crew member? I would bet he was married and wanted to keep it hush. Authorities believe that Halford went missing sometime between 11:45 PM on April 6 and 7:30 AM on April 7. On the face of it, suicide does seem to be a likely option, but with the lack of evidence we will probably never know. Liability. Just wanted to comment, I see so many people disparaging cruise lines here, but really how many crimes happen every day to people on land- based vacations? "She had no patience with drugs. Her family hasnt received any answers as to why or how she went missing while aboard the cruise ship. No, shes dead. A German college student working aboard on a cruise ship goes missing at an Alaskan port. Thanks, Sherry. The guy she was in a relationship with panicked at her appearance (could have had another woman on board, could have thought the relationship had been a fling and freaked out when she showed up on his ship, who knows?). Bring me to brig or security office and check my cabin R24.. People who are determined and serious about committing suicide are good at hiding sadness. Robert McGill, 57, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in July, and his lawyers were seeking a sentence of slightly more than 11 years in prison. 2 talking about this. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. About The Author: Im just another bearded guy trying to write my way through life. A generous tip and a manilla envelope with unknown contents had been left behind, along with all of her belongings, including her only shoes. But he never returned to their cabin.[6]. Mar 6th 600p DARLA Recently retired newly weds embark on their third tropical cruise in less than year. The cruise line maintained theyd had no reports about his daughter during the cruise, and refused to reveal the name of Merrians steward. During questioning, the school teacher from Los Angeles told investigators he killed his wife "in the bathroom of their cabin with his bare hands," court documents revealed Friday. It worked. He just always said to me, he said, theres more to this story than has been reported.. I think it had some cover up because no cruise wants to be the latest in a lost guest. Hi J.H., did you see the post by a Law firm that bones were found on a Canadian island and they think they are Merrians? Maybe he was worried about losing his job so he covered up the suicide and took the suicide letter and money. Everybody loved her. The amount of people who go missing or who are murdered on cruise lines is disproportionate. The case went to trial in August 2005, which was when he at last saw a copy of the security report, which he felt clearly indicated a cover up. The cover up may not be as mysterious as it seems. His body was never found. On July 14th, 2009, Robert and Shirley were on a five-day Mexican cruise on. display: none; This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. Cruise Ship Killers | Season 1 | Episode 16 | Erica | John Barnard | J.H. Why? That said, this case really disturbed me, due to the cover up by the cruise line (one I happen to sail on). His reaction does seem strange. She told him she planned to go upstairs later, but did not want to visit the dining room. My parents went on a cruise from Seattle to Alaska. The couple was on a five-day cruise to Mexico, and it was the husband's 55th birthday. They believe he was murdered. When Monteiro checked on Merrians cabin the following morning, her bed had not been slept in. 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He made his initial court appearance on Thursday, prosecutors said, and his detention hearing is set for Sept. 12. Not to mention the tax breaks they get! Thesupervisor whod dismissed the stewards concerns was fired and ushered off the ship before the FBI could speak to him. A honeymoon cruise goes awry when the bride is allegedly blown off a balcony in the middle of the night. Wow, this is incredibly crazy on a number of levels not the least of which is the way that cruise ships operate with impunity and no sense for the safety of their passengers. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. Spending my holiday on a floating hotel never appealed, but even less so now. What a fascinating, yet scary, and helpless story! There is absolutely no strong indication or proof that she committed suicide, especially since there was no record of her leaving her room. First published on April 5, 2006 / 8:22 AM. "Bob and Shirley never said anything negative about each other," Michael Hougardy, a neighbor in McGills' cul-de-sac in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, told The Associated Press. To celebrate, she booked the cruise with her boyfriend. Maybe his concern wasnt that genuine and he knew something. The couple was on a five-day cruise to Mexico, and it was the husbands 55th birthday. McGill was divorced when he reconnected with Shirley through the Internet, colleagues said. A passenger stated that a nearby camera for that deck was covered, so there was no footage of her. She ordered 2 sandwiches and to me its kinda strange. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { She didnt have enough close for a full trip. Moncrieff, Damian Turner #CruiseShipKillers #CrimeTV #BreakthroughEntertainment Her father was a hero. Also, its the way these incidents tend to be handled that is of even greater concern. If she walked to the observation deck to commit suicide, she did it in her underwear. A passenger aboard Brilliance of the Seas claimed that he heard men arguing in the Smiths room. She didnt tell anyone she was going (even if that was uncommon, she had recently gone through a divorce and custody battle), she took next to nothing with her as if she doesnt need much. Its a shame and I am shocked by how many disappearances occur on cruise ships. Its really scary. The investigator was allowed onto the ship, but wasnt permitted to speak to anyone, including the ships security officer. The family says Barnett's boyfriend told them he had no idea what happened. She disappeared without a trace. I must tell you, no one that we talked with has been very forthcoming. Required fields are marked *. I think they are suffering and need to hear from me.". Newlyweds board a cruise ship, but things take a turn for the worse when one disappears in the middle of the night. Thanks so much, Cat. He was the only one on that ship that genuinely cared, who raised an alarm, and who tried to find her. To me, suicide is a silent because we dont always recognize the signs until theyve passed. All told, hedspent $75,000 on investigators and lawyers and still had no idea what had happened to his daughter, though he believed her to be deceased. On the second day of the cruise, a cabin attendant noticed that the bed had not been used and reported it to the boss. 44min. Cruise Ship Killers is a true crime series that tells the stories of people who never returned home after taking a holiday on a cruise ship, featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts.Stars: John Barnard, J.H. Its so easy to claim every disappearance on a cruise ship is suicidetoo easy. It was not unusual for Merrian to go off on spur-of-the-moment trips without telling anyone, and since her daughter was staying with her ex-husband for the summer, it might have seemed like a good opportunity. A successful businessman takes a luxury cruise with two of his former classmates. Halfords suitcases were found sitting outside his cabins door, which is required for guests on the last night of the cruise. The cruise ship was off the coast of Canada when the incident occurred. He disappeared after reportedly either jumping or falling from a cruise ship. Another guest on the cruise, a volunteer fireman, heard the boyfriend's screams and started CPR, and instructed him to call 911.". Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Calls to McGill's attorney were not immediately returned. Finally, feeling out of options, Carver filed a lawsuit against the Royal Caribbean. Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Fascination was near Miami on the final night of the trip when Caldwell disappeared. Happens every single day. After the ship docked, her possessions were packed away. "He's a great friend, he's great with kids, he's a great dad, he's a great husband," White said. Hougardy said Shirley McGill planned to move to Oregon, where her family and her children from a previous marriage lived. When a crime is committed on a cruise ship, it rarely is investigated properly or promptly reported. If the manilla envelope contained a suicide note, why didnt the cruise line release it, since it would have proven their theory? Was it revenge, jealousy or a murderous impulse at sea? Witnesses aboard the ship claim they saw someone jump overboard around 6:00 AM the day he went missing. i too believe she was murdered. May 3, 2021 | Unsolved Mysteries As some of you know, I was fortunate enough to be the writer-expert for a true crime documentary show called Cruise Ship Killers, which tells the stories of twenty-six people who vanished, died mysteriously, or were the victims of other crimes while on board a cruise. i believe this is one of the reasons why. The supervisor put her belongings in his own locker, except for her clothing, which was promptly donated to charity. But now I am that much less likely to ever subject myself to that pleasure. Though, I now think its a great setting for a thriller novel. The search for his body was called off after four days.[4]. But when the weather report comes in for the evening showing no wind, a murder investigation begins.Cruise Ship Killers is a true crime series that tells the stories of people who never returned home after taking a holiday on a cruise ship, featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts.Stars: John Barnard, J.H. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Dont think Ill be going on any cruises. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, White supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes kicked out of CPAC, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid, At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.'s new criminal code. Their marriage was the most important thing in his life," Paul White, a teacher at the school where McGill taught, told the AP. I really dont have the words to make anyone feel better, said McGill. On April 6, 2011, John Halford went missing while aboard Thomson Cruises Thomson Spirit. How did they come to the conclusion that if she jumped, it would have been done in her underwear? Shirley McGill was beaten and strangled to death on the bathroom floor of a cruise ship cabin at the hands of her husband. RIP, Kendall Carver. Hundreds of books have been written about Disney and the odd practices at their theme parks where they go to great lengths cover up medical episodes that are not their fault because they dont want to alarm people. Whatever decency Mr. McGill had, he left on the floor of that bathroom next to Shirleys beaten, bleeding and broken body, Forge said. Tucker's obituary had described Newman, 53, as her "partner and longtime love," The Kansas City Star reported. No body was ever found. The San Diego County medical examiner's office said she died of strangulation and blunt force injury to the head and torso. Almarosa Tenorio Passenger Death Aboard Royal Princess, Katherine Kemp Notable Cruise Industry Death Murder, Tamara Loraine Tucker Cruise Ship Passenger Murder Carnival Elation, Kristy Manzanares Cruise Ship Passenger Murder Emerald Princess, Simone Scheuer Souza Crew Cruise Ship Murder MSC Musica, Adriana Morales de Florencio Crew Cruise Ship Death Murder Navigator of the Seas, Li Yinglei Passenger Cruise Ship Death MSC Magnifica, Shirley Timmons Cruise Ship Passenger Death, Mary Louise Amzibel Cruise Ship Passenger Death. Carvers living hell was about to begin. / CBS News. I cant say I ever seriously considered going on a cruise: trapped on a boat with strangers isnt my idea of fun. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, White supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes kicked out of CPAC, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid, At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.'s new criminal code. Two years later, he married Shirley McGill in Las Vegas. I cant believe cruise ship employees would cover stories like these up. Oh, that was kind of a joke, but from the show, thats when people tended to disappear. i read a lot of true crime, watch documentaries, id tv, forensic files.the criminal mind fascinates me. Allred asked at the news conference.
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