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Family says MSC Seascape cruise murder victim was 'best mom' and she loved her three children
ABC13 Houston • • nation
Key Points:
- Susan Watford was identified by the FBI as the woman found dead aboard the MSC Seascape Cruise Ship shortly after it departed from Galveston, Texas.
- Her husband, Jason Watford, 48, was arrested and charged federally with murder; he admitted to investigators that he struck and choked Susan following an escalating argument.
- The Galveston Medical Examiner's Office ruled Susan's cause of death as blunt force trauma, and a child was present during the assault but is now safe and in foster care.
- Family members described Susan as a devoted mother who left the Amish community, was hardworking, responsible, and pursued college education while supporting her family.
- Jason Watford appeared in federal court and is scheduled to return next week for further proceedings.
