.component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { Directors John Barnard Ian Bawa Writers Chris Charney (story editor) Carolyn Gray Stars John Barnard But her family said she would have stayed away from there. }, First published on July 20, 2009 / 11:30 AM. A professors assistant goes missing at sea near the end of a long voyage. Fariba Amani was enjoying a cruise with her boyfriend, Ramiz Golshani, when she mysteriously vanished from the Bahamas Celebration cruise. But her body was never found. 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? i read a lot of true crime, watch documentaries, id tv, forensic files.the criminal mind fascinates me. I admit that I killed Shirley Jean McGill, maiden name Longstreet, by beating her to death with my fists, in the bathroom, hed said to an FBI agent. Unfortunately, when Merrians marriage ended in divorce in 2000 and she lost custody of her daughter, she sank into a deep depression and threatened suicide. I would bet he was married and wanted to keep it hush. After finding out more about these cruise ships, I dont think Ill follow their example. 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. Im always skeptical of pulling the suicide card but it seems quite obvious here. Watch Cruise Ship Killers Season 1 A true crime docuseries that chronicles the unfortunate events that take place as unsuspecting travelers board cruise ships and never return home from vacation; interviews from family, friends and experts detail each case. Its horrible that cruise lines have so much power to do whatever they please and cover up anything that is questionable. No body was ever found. / CBS News. Im wondering, though: How does anyone know how many clothes Merrian brought on board? That said, this case really disturbed me, due to the cover up by the cruise line (one I happen to sail on). When she showed up he told her where to meet her or he had done something to keep her quiet. A risk-management manager for the cruise line told him that no alarm had been raised after his daughters disappearance, since it was normal for people to leave their belongings behind, and normal for them to suddenly change their rooms without notice. Carver was never seen again. 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. What a fascinating, yet scary, and helpless story! They believe he was murdered. Their son, Michael Pham, testified before Congress to urge tougher regulation of safety practices on cruise lines. A blood-stained canopy is the only telltale sign of a young mans fate, leaving many more questions than answers to what happened. i believe this is one of the reasons why. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I ask all commenters to keep in mind that Merrians daughter and other family members are still alive and may see this post and the comments. He disappeared after reportedly either jumping or falling from a cruise ship. There have been many theories about her disappearance, but none have been proven to be true. Cruise lines are notorious for covering up crimes and cases of negligence to avoid getting sued (or having their ship docked for weeks due to a crime-scene investigation). Frantic, she contacted Kendall Carver, Merrians dad, who reported his daughter missing to the Cambridge, Massachusetts police when he also couldnt reach her. Thank you to Jamie Barnett, President of the ICV, for his assistance and support with this post. It took 26 days after Merrian's disappearance for her to be reported as a missing person and for the search for her to start. ), but why would someone kill her? Such a tragedy that these crimes (I believe it WAS a crime) can be covered up so easily, leaving no closure or justice for the families. Robert McGill was not in the room when the body was found, but was taken into custody by ship security later on, authorities said. Smith vanished after a long night of drinking and gambling at the ships casino. People who are determined and serious about committing suicide are good at hiding sadness. Newman is charged with second-degree murder. Jennifer claimed that she did not remember much from the previous night, and nobody ever admitted to knowing anything about Smiths disappearance. McGill made the confession after being informed of his Miranda rights and telling interrogators he was willing to answer questions without the presence of an attorney, FBI Special Agent James B. Stinnett wrote in a probable cause affidavit attached to the criminal complaint charging him with one count of murder. Thats terrible that the cruise line basically covered it up. Heres what we know, Governors declaration allows Los Angeles County to get reimbursed, Who will replace ex-LA councilmember Nury Martinez? One thing many tourists dont realize is that American cruise ships sail under foreign flags, which allows them to circumvent US lawsand taxes. A passenger aboard Brilliance of the Seas claimed that he heard men arguing in the Smiths room. A family of four takes a cruise of a lifetime, but only three return home; their desperate search for their missing adult daughter begins, with all signs pointing to a kidnapping. 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McGill told a Carnival investigator he had argued with his wife and punched her once in the stomach. Finally, feeling out of options, Carver filed a lawsuit against the Royal Caribbean. The San Diego County medical examiner's office said she died of strangulation and blunt force injury to the head and torso. A scratch and win ticket unveils an all-expense paid cruise for a young couple; but their luck runs out once aboard the ship as one of them ends up murdered. I feel the same. She noted Shirley McGill likely did not die right away, and said the actions of Robert McGill after the beating showed he had some awareness of what he was doing and was not completely out of it from his excessive drinking. He noticed she only had two handbags (purses), one dress, and one pair of sandals. When Ramiz woke up, Fariba still had not returned. None of Merrians family members or friends had any idea shed gone on a cruise, but this wasnt out of character. A millionaire widower and her teenaged daughter take a fivestar cruise together. Cruise Ship Killers (2020- ) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Series Cinematography by Series Film Editing by Series Casting By Series Set Decoration by Series Makeup Department Series Production Management Cruise Ship Murders A person that is killed by someone, the involvement of a perpetrator is required and where suicide is excluded. 10 Eerie Last Words Of People Who Then Vanished Without A Trace. As 48 Hours Mystery correspondent Bill Lagattuta reports, Ashley Barnett's family is desperate for answers. When he goes missing, all signs point to foul play. Here are prices in 10 communities. SAN DIEGO (CBS/ AP) They were former high school sweethearts who found each other decades later and renewed their love. Police and the FBI also failed to find any evidence or trace of her during their investigation on the ship. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. But Barnett's friends and family say Carnival has been stonewalling them. Pull back the curtain and see how a suspense writer puts the thrills and chills together. From the Elation brig, he admitted to the captain hed killed his wife, but said he didnt know why Shirley had not provoked the attack. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, under fire recently for the way it deals with onboard crimes. He did report that it was a short walk from Merrians room to an observation deck 100 feet above the waterline. By that time, the trail had gone cold.[9]. White said he worked with McGill for nearly 11 years and knew him to be calm and pleasant. During the trial, the cruise line released an official statement to the media, claimingthat Merrian had severe emotional problems, had attempted suicide before, and appears to have committed suicide on our ship. (Suicide is often the excuse when passengers go missing.). Sometimes the obvious is the answer. He has never been named or located, though many believe he found work on a different ship. What do you think happened to Merrian? Merrian didnt use the cruise ships currency card during the two days she was on board. Halfords suitcases were found sitting outside his cabins door, which is required for guests on the last night of the cruise. When Monteiro checked on Merrians cabin the following morning, her bed had not been slept in. Is it on TV yet? After heading to Cabo with two couples and returning to the ship on the last leg of the cruise, McGill was so drunk he could barely walk, a witness said.
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