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Texas Man Charged With Murder Aboard Galveston Cruise Ship Told FBI He 'Snapped'

A housekeeper on the MSC Seascape reportedly saw Jason Leon Watford with blood on his hands.

Filed November 10, 2026 · 📍 Galveston, TX 77550

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By Elijah Carter · Street Watch · Reviewed by Grace Holloway · 1 min read

Key points

  • Jason Leon Watford, 48, is charged with murder aboard the MSC Seascape
  • He allegedly told the FBI he 'snapped' during an argument
  • A housekeeper reportedly saw him with blood on his hands

A Texas man has been charged with murdering a woman in their cabin aboard the MSC Seascape on the first day of a cruise out of Galveston [1].

Jason Leon Watford, 48, told FBI investigators he "snapped" during an argument, then beat and choked the woman, according to an affidavit [2]. The Daily Mail identified the victim as his partner [3].

Prosecutors say the crime was discovered after a housekeeper saw Watford with blood on his hands and clothing [4]. He was escorted off the ship in handcuffs after it returned to port in Galveston [3].

The case is being handled in federal court because the killing happened at sea.

Street Watch will follow the case as it moves forward. Watford is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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