Thanks so much, Cat. Liability. Sorry for the late response. Directors John Barnard Ian Bawa Writers Chris Charney (story editor) Carolyn Gray Stars John Barnard Carver went on to win his lawsuit, but it was a hollow victory. The 63-year-old man disappeared while on a holiday cruise in Egypt. Some theories claim that she was swept overboard while at the pool. I disagree. McGill's family, including two adult sons, declined to comment after the hearing, as did Assistant U.S. Attorney Joanna Curtis. She disappeared without a trace. Its a shame and I am shocked by how many disappearances occur on cruise ships. Her dad returned to the balcony at 6:00 AM to check on Amy, but she was no longer there. Witnesses aboard the ship claim they saw someone jump overboard around 6:00 AM the day he went missing. Thousands of people embark on cruises each year to enjoy vacations, holidays, and honeymoons with family and friends. Barnett's family hired lawyer Gloria Allred in their search for answers. "They're suffering now," McGill was heard saying as he gestured to his family. Dana Bartholomew has been a general assignment reporter since 2000 for the Los Angeles Daily News. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. "It's unconscionable that they won't give up their records and give Ashley's parents the answers they are seeking. Just saw the episode and it was a real eye-opener. In fact, the police only learned of her disappearance when her father filed a missing persons report days later. 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. But when a cruise line is at fault or a cruise line member is involved Im sure you get the brick wall. Click Customise Cookies to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. 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. Shirley McGills children sounded a different note. Calls to McGill's attorney were not immediately returned. But her body was never found. Eric Newman allegedly killed Tamara Tucker on the Carnival Elation in January. 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. A generous tip and a manilla envelope with unknown contents had been left behind, along with all of her belongings, including her only shoes. But he never returned to their cabin.[6]. That said, this case really disturbed me, due to the cover up by the cruise line (one I happen to sail on). Surveillance video showed Caldwell leaving the casino at 2:17 AM, and one crew member admitted that a bartender had seen Caldwell on the promenade deck around 3:30 AM. 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. I cant say I ever seriously considered going on a cruise: trapped on a boat with strangers isnt my idea of fun. To me, suicide is a silent because we dont always recognize the signs until theyve passed. How did she disappear? Its so easy to claim every disappearance on a cruise ship is suicidetoo easy. She was wearing mens clothing and seemed visibly distressed. Me too, Birgit. "The ships medical team responded immediately, but, unfortunately, she passed away.". Later that night, he pummeled his wife inside the cabin, then strangled her. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison when sentenced Nov. 8. I believe the key to this story is her lack of luggage, clothes etc Suicide is pretty likely. i believe this is one of the reasons why. This video is currently unavailable. July 20, 2009 / 11:30 AM Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, White supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes kicked out of CPAC, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid, At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.'s new criminal code. True-crime tales of people who never returned home after taking a holiday aboard a cruise ship. Theres just not one industry to blame in that case. My overall impression is that more than one person is covering up, for reasons of their own. Crystal then decided to head in for the night, but Caldwell chose to stay in the casino for a while. This is a very intriguing story but I cant help but think she committed suicide because of what she brought on the cruise with her. When Carver contacted Royal Caribbean to confirm his daughter had been on the ship, it took them three days to get back to him. The Royal Caribbeandid contact the FBI, but not until Merrian had been missing for five weeks. His body was never found. Will we ever know the truth? "She said, 'I'm terribly, terribly sorry to tell you your daughter passed away today,' " Jamie Barnett told Lagattuta. He eventually fell asleep. He was looking forward to it.". But her family said she would have stayed away from there. Another guest on the cruise, a volunteer fireman, heard the boyfriend's screams and started CPR, and instructed him to call 911.". This was a strange cruise case. 7 The Murder-Suicide Couple Salem couple found dead on cruise ship Darla J. Mellinger-Banner, 56, and John C. Banner, 56, of Salem, a suburb of Youngstown, Ohio, were known to Salem police after a December 21, 2014, incident where Darla Banner was injured in a knife accident. This is a joke. Stinnett noted in the court papers that Robert McGill's knuckles "appeared as if he had been in a fight.". He drank heavily in Cabo that day before re-boarding the ship for the trip home. display: block; She didnt have enough close for a full trip. On July 14th, 2009, Robert and Shirley were on a five-day Mexican cruise on. I havent read any comments so maybe others already brought up this theory. 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 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. Barnett was just turning 25. Did the pressure of the kitchen make her take her own life or did foul play occur? ", When she died, Barnett was working for composer John Debny, who remarked to Lagattuta: "No one is forthcoming. [5], 10 People Who Mysteriously Vanished While Traveling. Sadly, well probably never know the answers. A husband and wife take a cruise to celebrate their good luck in business. #inline-recirc-item--id-d44635f2-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { He did report that it was a short walk from Merrians room to an observation deck 100 feet above the waterline. display: none; Halfords suitcases were found sitting outside his cabins door, which is required for guests on the last night of the cruise. And she had so many things yet to accomplish.". A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. Meanwhile, Merrians13-year-old daughter, who lived with her dad, grew concerned when she couldnt reach her mother on the telephone. When the cruise ship docked the next morning, he was not in his room or anywhere else on the ship. "He's a great friend, he's great with kids, he's a great dad, he's a great husband," White said. They had been high school sweethearts who reunited through the Internet and married in 2003. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son After finding out more about these cruise ships, I dont think Ill follow their example. Son Noel Salazar said that whatever McGill had accomplished it could not outweigh the killing, which has devastated the family. McGill is charged with killing his wife on July 14, the day of his birthday, as the ship steamed home after a stop in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. In 2005, Hue Pham, 71, and Hue Tran, 67, took a seven-night Mothers Day cruise in the Caribbean with their daughter and granddaughter. Shirley McGill was beaten and strangled to death on the bathroom floor of a cruise ship cabin at the hands of her husband. At his court appearance earlier in the day, she declined to comment on the case. The couple had been high school sweethearts and then broke up. The 47-year-old mother of two from Canada disappeared on February 29, 2012, somewhere between the Bahamas and Florida. Cruise Ship Killers is a true crime series that tells the stories of people who never returned home after taking a holiday on a cruise ship, featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts.Stars: John Barnard, J.H. She threw a few things into a bag, intending to buy new things in port. Perhaps you can help us figure out what happened to Julie Weflen. I know Ive done a horrible thing.. RIP, Kendall Carver. Robert McGill spoke briefly, saying he was remorseful. Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying I wonder if shed planned to buy some in one of the ports. A former crew member contacted Carver and told him that Merrian had been having a relationship with another, unidentified crew member. But their luck takes a turn at the apex of their journey, with many wondering what happened aboard the ship. Her family hasnt received any answers as to why or how she went missing while aboard the cruise ship. The attorney who handled the case did not immediately return a call seeking comment. The case went to trial in August 2005, which was when he at last saw a copy of the security report, which he felt clearly indicated a cover up. The county closed it in June because of dwindling attendance. It was believed that he had fallen overboard, and the coast guard spent 36 hours looking for his body. She wouldn't stay in the room. The ship had left Jacksonville, Florida, the day before. This was when Carver learned that someonehadcared about his daughter, and he was even more distressed when he discovered that a cruise-line supervisor had brushed off her stewards fears. Its not good publicity and results in very costly lawsuits. In two years of letter writing, White said his friend has never explained why he killed his sweetheart. There have been many theories about her disappearance, but none have been proven to be true. No one collected evidence. Their son, Michael Pham, testified before Congress to urge tougher regulation of safety practices on cruise lines. And inside was Shirley McGills body in a pool of blood on the bathroom floor, with blood splattered around the cabin. 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 He reported her missing right away and continued to report her missing for the remaining five days of the cruise, until his supervisor ordered him to do his job and forget it.. He was told the ships surveillance cameras automatically erase any footage after only three days. Robert McGill was not in the room when the body was found, but was taken into custody by ship security later on, authorities said. In 2015, the FBI closed their investigation into the disappearance of Smith. On the face of it, suicide does seem to be a likely option, but with the lack of evidence we will probably never know. This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. i read a lot of true crime, watch documentaries, id tv, forensic files.the criminal mind fascinates me. She supposedly was having a relationship with an unidentified cruise member. Another passenger heard furniture being moved around inside the room, and Jennifer was later found passed out in a hallway.[2]. Bring me to brig or security office and check my cabin R24.. Maybe he was worried about losing his job so he covered up the suicide and took the suicide letter and money. Others believe that he accidentally fell into the water after drinking too much. congratulations on the documentary. "Bob and Shirley never said anything negative about each other," Michael Hougardy, a neighbor in McGills' cul-de-sac in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, told The Associated Press. 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The cruise liner company most definitely withheld vital information if you were being charitable you could say through total incompetence on their part. On the final day of the trip, she disappeared from Carnivals ship The Pride. I also thought it odd that she brought so few things or that the cabin steward knew what she brought, its kind of creepy that he looked in her closet long enough to take inventory. No body was ever found. She told him she planned to go upstairs later, but did not want to visit the dining room. If she walked to the observation deck to commit suicide, she did it in her underwear. Her father reported her missing to the authorities on the cruise line, and the ship docked at Curacao, Antilles.[1]. Jamie founded Listverse due to an insatiable desire to share fascinating, obscure, and bizarre facts. She left the band around 1:00 AM, and her father noticed her sleeping on their cabin balcony around 5:30 AM. Learn how your comment data is processed. A passenger stated that a nearby camera for that deck was covered, so there was no footage of her. She didnt tell anyone she was going (even if that was uncommon, she had recently gone through a divorce and custody battle), she took next to nothing with her as if she doesnt need much. McGill was distraught during the brief hearing and argued with federal public defenders about whether he could make a statement to the court as his family members sobbed in the gallery. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. But just six years later, Robert allegedly murdered Shirley on the bathroom floor of their cruise ship cabin. Ok so where the video. Shirleys dead and I killed her, he said, according to the court papers. Because you dont have that. Eric Newman appears in this 2013 mugshot provided by the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. He made his initial court appearance on Thursday, prosecutors said, and his detention hearing is set for Sept. 12. Cruise Ship Killers | Season 1 | Episode 1 | Ashley | John Barnard | J.H. Try again. Newlyweds board a cruise ship, but things take a turn for the worse when one disappears in the middle of the night. Youre not the only one who has that theory, Alexgood call. He has been a guest speaker on numerous national radio and television stations and is a five time published author. On May 12, a ship employee found two passports, two pairs of flip-flops . Merrian booked passage on the cruise only two days before it sailed, and brought two handbags, but no suitcases, on board. During questioning, the school teacher from Los Angeles told investigators he killed his wife "in the bathroom of their cabin with his bare hands," court documents revealed Friday. But Barnett's friends and family say Carnival has been stonewalling them. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Moncrieff. He also learned hed been lied to about the surveillance footage, which had been kept for onemonth, not three days. She was last seen when the ship was around 48 kilometers (30 mi) off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico. Her poor dad. First published on April 5, 2006 / 8:22 AM. Shirley McGill, 55, was killed on July 14, 2009, aboard the Carnival cruise ship Elation. He told her he would be back shortly. ), but why would someone kill her? McGill is charged with killing his wife on July 14, the day of his birthday, as the ship steamed home after a stop in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Carver was never seen again. That night, Barnett's mother got a phone call she never could have imagined from the ship's nurse. "I know that she would never have knowingly or willingly ingested that," Jamie said. Mizeners beaded purse was found with beads missing near a smoking deck. An average of ten Americans disappear from cruise ships every year. In bankruptcy papers, McGill listed assets of $50,000 to $100,000 and debts of $100,000 to $500,000. 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. ", Carnival spokesman Vance Gulliksen added to ABC News on Friday, "We continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement authorities, but this is now a matter for federal prosecutors.". No one secured her cabin. He has never been named or located, though many believe he found work on a different ship. A passenger aboard Brilliance of the Seas claimed that he heard men arguing in the Smiths room. Security officers found a privacy please sign on the locked doorknob. On the second day of the cruise, a cabin attendant noticed that the bed had not been used and reported it to the boss. Hougardy said Shirley McGill planned to move to Oregon, where her family and her children from a previous marriage lived. 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. "On Oct. 15, 2005," Allred told a news conference, "Ashley's boyfriend ran into the hallway screaming for help.
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