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West Australian
7 days ago
- West Australian
Paige Bell: Young stewardess allegedly murdered by below deck crew mate on luxury superyacht
A young stewardess on board a luxury superyacht has been found dead, allegedly murdered by her below deck crewmate. Paige Bell, 20, was found on the floor of the engine room of Far From It, while it was moored in the Bahamas. Police were called to the vessel at Harbour Island, Eleuthera, at 1pm on July 3, finding her dead and the crewmate, who has since been identified as engineer 39-year-old Brigido Munoz, bleeding heavily. The island is known as the 'Billionaires Backyard', with more than 20 billionaires reportedly having mansions there, including Bill Gates, and other A-Listers regularly holidaying there. Far From It charges wealthy clients up to $250,000 a week to charter. It can host up to 10 guests and has nine permanent crew. News of Ms Bell's death has rocked the tight knit yachting industry, with one captain she had previously worked with describing her as a 'radiant spirit'. She was raised in South Africa and would have turned 21 on July 14. 'We are investigating a murder and a suspected suicide attempt after a woman from South Africa was found dead on a yacht at Harbour Island,' a Royal Bahamas Police Force spokesperson said. 'According to a preliminary report shortly after 1pm on July 3, the police were alerted to an incident on a yacht and proceeded to the marina area and went aboard Far From It. 'Once on board the vessel officers discovered a female unresponsive with visible signs of injuries and a Mexican national close by suffering from severe injuries to his arms. 'The local doctor who had been called to the scene pronounced the victim deceased. 'As police investigated further it was discovered that the victim was missing for a short period before being found unresponsive in the engine room with the male suspect.' In a statement, her family said they were 'was facing an unimaginable journey'. 'This evening mom and dad are flying to the Bahamas to begin the painful process of not only bringing their baby girl home but also seeking justice for the monster that took her life. 'We are devastated beyond words and now we must also navigate complex and costly legal proceedings in a foreign country – something far beyond our financial means.' Ms Bell had worked on motor yacht Sweet Emocean until December of 2024, whose Captain Frank Prest set up a A GoFundMe to assist her family. 'Paige was more than a teammate, she was family,' he wrote. '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.' Mr Munoz, a Mexican national, has been denied bail and will next appear in court on November 20.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Perth Now
Superyacht horror as young stewardess allegedly murdered
A young stewardess on board a luxury superyacht has been found dead, allegedly murdered by her below deck crewmate. Paige Bell, 20, was found on the floor of the engine room of Far From It, while it was moored in the Bahamas. Police were called to the vessel at Harbour Island, Eleuthera, at 1pm on July 3, finding her dead and the crewmate, who has since been identified as engineer 39-year-old Brigido Munoz, bleeding heavily. The island is known as the 'Billionaires Backyard', with more than 20 billionaires reportedly having mansions there, including Bill Gates, and other A-Listers regularly holidaying there. Far From It charges wealthy clients up to $250,000 a week to charter. It can host up to 10 guests and has nine permanent crew. News of Ms Bell's death has rocked the tight knit yachting industry, with one captain she had previously worked with describing her as a 'radiant spirit'. She was raised in South Africa and would have turned 21 on July 14. Paige Bell was described as a 'radiant spirit'. Credit: Facebook 'We are investigating a murder and a suspected suicide attempt after a woman from South Africa was found dead on a yacht at Harbour Island,' a Royal Bahamas Police Force spokesperson said. 'According to a preliminary report shortly after 1pm on July 3, the police were alerted to an incident on a yacht and proceeded to the marina area and went aboard Far From It. 'Once on board the vessel officers discovered a female unresponsive with visible signs of injuries and a Mexican national close by suffering from severe injuries to his arms. 'The local doctor who had been called to the scene pronounced the victim deceased. 'As police investigated further it was discovered that the victim was missing for a short period before being found unresponsive in the engine room with the male suspect.' The superyacht Far From It. Credit: Facebook In a statement, her family said they were 'was facing an unimaginable journey'. 'This evening mom and dad are flying to the Bahamas to begin the painful process of not only bringing their baby girl home but also seeking justice for the monster that took her life. 'We are devastated beyond words and now we must also navigate complex and costly legal proceedings in a foreign country – something far beyond our financial means.' Ms Bell had worked on motor yacht Sweet Emocean until December of 2024, whose Captain Frank Prest set up a A GoFundMe to assist her family. 'Paige was more than a teammate, she was family,' he wrote. '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.' Mr Munoz, a Mexican national, has been denied bail and will next appear in court on November 20.
The Irish Sun
20-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Ex-police officer fired for ‘intimidating teenager' helps tackle shoplifter
AN ex-police officer sacked for intimidating an arrested teen has brought down a shoplifter. Former PC Lorne Castle tackled the crook as he fled a Nike store with stolen goods on Thursday. The 46-year-old held his arms and kneeled astride him until ex-police pals arrived and arrested the alleged thief. It was the same day the fight gym boss decided to appeal against a decision by Dorset police to The dad put his hand in the teen's face and failed to show 'respect'. But the Nike store boss praised Lorne's latest action in Bournemouth for being 'extremely pleasant and courteous'. READ MORE ON SHOPLIFTING Supporter Norman Brennan, a retired policeman, said: 'It was a citizen's arrest by the sort of officer the public wants.' The father-of-three has had lots of public support since the A GoFundMe campaign to support him and his family has raised over £120,000. Dorset Police was approached for comment. Most read in The Sun Thief banned from every Greggs store in Britain after targeting one shop SEVEN times as cops launch crackdown 1 Former cop Lorne Castle took down a shoplifter in Bournemouth, after being fired from the force Credit: BNPS
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YouTuber Andrew Cross dies a month after car crash
Andrew Cross, a YouTube star, died after he was taken off life support after suffering injuries in a car accident in January. The 36-year-old died on March 4. Cross sustained a traumatic brain injury from the accident, and he was in the hospital for a little over a month before his family made the decision to remove him from life support. His wife Evelyn managed his social media page to tell his followers about his injury. RELATED: Comedian George Lowe, voice of Space Ghost, dies at 67 The backstory Andrew Cross, a Colorado resident, was an outdoor adventure guide known as "Desert Drifter" to his followers and he had more than 400,000 subscribers on his YouTube page. Cross shared videos about "exploration and adventure with a historical twist,"US Weeklyreported, citing his biography. The YouTube creator's content amassed over 68 million views since he joined the video sharing platform in 2023. Cross's sister, Jenna, shared the news of his death on aCaringBridge site, which was created to update family, friends and fans on his condition, reported. Jenna noted on the site that friends and family "read scripture, prayed, and sang" during the process of removing Cross off life support, which she called "peaceful and beautiful." Big picture view AGoFundMe page to help with the Cross family's medical expenses reached more than $400,000 in donations, People noted. The Source Information for this story was provided by US Weekly and This story was reported from Washington, D.C.
