Tyler man arrested in connection with cruise ship homicide

GALVESTON, Texas (KLTV) – A Tyler man has been arrested in connection with a suspected homicide aboard a cruise ship that departed from Galveston.

Jason Leon Watford, 48, is on a federal hold in the Galveston County Jail. Fox 26 in Houston confirmed Watford’s arrest.

The FBI did not provide further details, saying the investigation was ongoing. The company that operates the MSC Seascape said the vessel has since resumed its voyage and left Galveston as of Monday afternoon…

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