00:00The FBI identified Susan Watford as the Texas cruise passenger allegedly murdered by her
00:04husband on board the MSC Seascape. Authorities believe Jason Watford snapped and attacked his
00:08wife after some sort of argument while eating at one of the ship's restaurants. Watford allegedly
00:12lashed out at his wife and choked her with both hands before wrapping one arm around her neck
00:17and squeezing for four to five minutes before he got too tired. Feds say a child was found inside
00:21of their cabin unharmed. A child has been placed in foster care. Susan Watford's body was discovered
00:26by a housekeeper who came to drop off fresh towels. The employee claimed Jason who opened the door
00:31was wearing clothes with blood on them and that emotionless body could be seen inside. The ship
00:36which was bound for the Caribbean had to reverse course and head back to Texas where Watford was
00:39promptly arrested. Jason has a history of marital abuse. In 2024 he pleaded guilty to causing bodily
00:44injury stemming from a physical altercation with his wife during a fight about money.
