Thats why you cant show it. 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. He was looking forward to it.". Shirley McGill retired last week from the state Department of Motor Vehicles, and her husband had planned to retire soon as well, acquaintances said. One thing many tourists dont realize is that American cruise ships sail under foreign flags, which allows them to circumvent US lawsand taxes. Prime Video: Cruise Ship Killers - Season 1 And she had so many things yet to accomplish.". "It's unconscionable that they won't give up their records and give Ashley's parents the answers they are seeking. Everybody loved her. Calls to McGill's attorney were not immediately returned. Once the cruise ended with no sign of Merrian,Monteiro again raised his concerns with his supervisor, who told him to box up Merrians personal belongings and bring them to his office. According to authorities, he was last seen at the ships bar drinking cocktails. When Carver contacted Royal Caribbean to confirm his daughter had been on the ship, it took them three days to get back to him. As some of you know, I was fortunate enough to be the writer-expert for a true crime documentary show calledCruise Ship Killers, which tells the stories of twenty-six people who vanished, died mysteriously, or were the victims of other crimes while on board a cruise. Her steward, Domingo Monteiro, found her to be personable, relaxed, and looking forward to the cruise. 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's a great friend, he's great with kids, he's a great dad, he's a great husband," White said. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. (Names and other identifying details were changed on the show for legal reasons.). They either gambled and won quite a bit of money, or they said they were going to the bathroom, and WERE NEVER SEEN AGAIN. My parents went on a cruise from Seattle to Alaska. Paul White, a friend of McGill who taught with him at three Los Angeles County schools for troubled teens, described the crime as unbelievable. But their luck changes drastically and the friends who are on board celebrating with them now aid in the search for the farmer who is now missing at sea. First published on April 5, 2006 / 8:22 AM. Because you dont have that. Do you know anything about the claims by Canadian authorities that they thought the found Merrians bones? Its horrible that cruise lines have so much power to do whatever they please and cover up anything that is questionable. "I don't think it is for the best. What a frustrating story. A Carnival 'Elation' cruise ship in Nassau, Bahamas appears in this undated stock photo. The judge agreed. This video is currently unavailable. I wake up every morning praying that no other mother ever has to live this nightmare. When they asked about his wife, he told them he had killed her, according to court records. That last evening, he and his fiancee had gone to dinner with some friends they met on the cruise. Perhaps you can help us figure out what happened to Julie Weflen. When he returned to their cabin, Fariba was not there. Frustrated, Carverhired one of the largest private investigation firms in the country, but this resulted in more questions than answers. 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On the second day of the cruise, a cabin attendant noticed that the bed had not been used and reported it to the boss. A honeymoon cruise goes awry when the bride is allegedly blown off a balcony in the middle of the night. "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. The bartender said that Caldwell had appeared to be very drunk, but the barkeep did not help his customer back to his room. ", Carnival issued a statement saying, "The situation was handled appropriately and reported to all applicable law enforcement authorities.". The Royal Caribbeandid contact the FBI, but not until Merrian had been missing for five weeks. ever wonder why cruise ships are not registered in the united states? The couple were aboard Carnival Cruise Lines' [] Jennifer claimed that she did not remember much from the previous night, and nobody ever admitted to knowing anything about Smiths disappearance. Carver was never seen again. The luggage contained gifts that he had purchased for his wife and children. 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. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the deceased and her family. The death was reported to Carnival crew members around 8:20 p.m., but authorities have placed the time of Shirley McGill's death about two hours before, according to the court documents. Featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts. In 2005, Hue Pham, 71, and Hue Tran, 67, took a seven-night Mother's Day cruise in the Caribbean with their daughter and granddaughter. RIP, Kendall Carver. I cant believe cruise ship employees would cover stories like these up. 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. Her father reported her missing to the authorities on the cruise line, and the ship docked at Curacao, Antilles.[1]. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. / CBS News. Its just my theory. Tamara Loraine Tucker Cruise Ship Passenger Murder Carnival Elation. It would be nice to think it was mere incompetence on the part of the cruise line, but it does seem like they were deliberately covering something up. It worked. Crystal then decided to head in for the night, but Caldwell chose to stay in the casino for a while. There is absolutely no strong indication or proof that she committed suicide, especially since there was no record of her leaving her room. Robert McGill spoke briefly, saying he was remorseful. 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.). In July 2005, George Allen Smith IV and his wife, Jennifer, were celebrating their two-week-long honeymoon on a cruise from Greece to Turkey when he mysteriously disappeared. Colleagues said McGill spent years teaching at-risk teens, became burned out by the job a decade ago but was revitalized when he came to work at the West Valley Leadership Academy in Canoga Park, a county-run alternative high school to help at-risk youth. No, shes dead. Wow, this is incredibly crazy on a number of levels not the least of which is the way that cruise ships operate with impunity and no sense for the safety of their passengers. In August 2004, a 40-year-old red-haired poet and investment banker named Merrian Carver boarded the Mercury, one of Royal Caribbeans Celebrity cruise ships. Maybe his concern wasnt that genuine and he knew something. And that's a shame. 44min. The cruise line maintained theyd had no reports about his daughter during the cruise, and refused to reveal the name of Merrians steward. Moncrieff, Damian Turner #CruiseShipKillers #CrimeTV #BreakthroughEntertainment My theory: sailing was a last-minute decision to meet up with the crew member with whom she was having a relationship. In fact, one of her friends told me, if she was ever in a room with anybody when they thought they would party a little bit, Ashley would leave the room. Why wouldnt the stewards supervisor have sounded an alarm when informed she was missingif he had nothing to hide? He eventually fell asleep. A Topeka, Kansas, man was arrested this week for allegedly killing his girlfriend on a cruise ship in January, prosecutors said. It worked. He was told the ships surveillance cameras automatically erase any footage after only three days. McGill was going to join her when he retired. He told her he would be back shortly. What a tragic story. Also, its the way these incidents tend to be handled that is of even greater concern. Daniel Kueblboeck, a German pop star, was famous for a short time on the talent show Germany Seeks the Superstar. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. Obviously, it was a last-minute decision to go on this cruise (with her lover, a crew member? Suicidal people are not thinking clearly. She was last seen when the ship was around 48 kilometers (30 mi) off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico. Trending News The captain of the ship waited about three hours before finally turning around and dropping rescue boats to search for Mizener. Robert McGill, 57, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in July, and his lawyers were seeking a sentence of slightly more than 11 years in prison. She spent time by herself and didnt want to go to the dinner. 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