Cape Town – A 20-year-old South African stewardess, Paige Bell, was found brutally murdered aboard the luxury yacht Far From It, docked in the Bahamas, reports say.
According to Daily Mail, her body was discovered in the engine room on July 3 with slash wounds to her neck and signs of a possible sexual assault.
A fellow crew member, Brigido Munoz, 39, from Mexico, has been charged with her murder. He was found nearby with self-inflicted injuries, suggesting a suicide attempt, the report said.
A fellow crew member has been charged with murder in the death of 20-year-old Paige Bell. 39-year-old Brigido Munoz appeared in court in Nassau charged with Murder. He is accused of cutting the throat of the stewardess during a Bahamas trip.
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Paige’s devastated family, including her parents Michelle and John Bell, have flown to the Bahamas to seek justice and repatriate her body.
According to Daily Express, a statement by her family said: “She would have celebrated her 21st birthday on July 14th. In honor of Paige, her mother has asked that we all eat red velvet cake (her favorite) on that day and share a photo in remembrance of the beautiful soul she was. Her sister, Chelsey Jacobs, described the family’s grief and the overwhelming costs of legal proceedings abroad.
“Paige was more than a teammate, she was family. Her radiant spirit, infectious laughter, and boundless compassion made an unforgettable impact on everyone lucky enough to know her.
“Whether it was long days at sea or quiet moments under the stars, she brought light and warmth wherever she went.”
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $44,000 to support them.
Paige’s death remains under investigation.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
