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'Suspected homicide' under investigation on cruise ship that docked in Texas: FBI
FBI Houston is coordinating with federal and local agencies after a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape, officials said.
- On Monday, November 9, 2026, the MSC Seascape docked in Galveston as the FBI investigates a suspected homicide aboard the cruise ship.
- An FBI maritime liaison agent from the Texas City Resident Agency is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard , the Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection , and MSC Cruises on the incident.
- MSC Cruises is fully cooperating with the investigation and supporting those impacted, a company spokesperson said, after authorities instructed the vessel to return to the Port of Galveston.
- Officials stated they cannot provide additional details regarding the suspected homicide because the investigation remains active, according to FBI Houston.
- Since November 7, 2025, the MSC Seascape has served as the first ship to homeport at the Port of Galveston's new cruise terminal.
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FBI investigates suspected homicide aboard MSC Seascape cruise ship after sudden return to Texas
FBI Houston is investigating a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship after it was ordered back to Galveston, Texas, one day into a voyage to Mexico and Honduras.
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