SA Yacht Crew Member Murdered in Bahamas: Shocking Details Emerge!
A 20-year-old South African woman, Paige Bell from Johannesburg, was tragically found dead aboard a luxury superyacht in the Bahamas. The incident has sent shockwaves through the yachting community and beyond, leaving her family and friends devastated.
According to reports from the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), Bell was discovered in the engine room of the vessel on July 3rd, while it was docked off Harbour Island. She had visible injuries. A 39-year-old Mexican national, Brigido Muñoz, a fellow crewmember and engineer on the yacht 'Far From It', has been charged with her murder.
Police reports indicate that Bell was reported missing shortly before 1:00 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found her unresponsive and Muñoz with severe injuries to his arms, believed to be the result of a suicide attempt. Bell was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details Unfold in Court
During a court hearing, harrowing details surrounding Bell's death were revealed. Reports suggest that Bell was found partially undressed with slash wounds on her neck and other injuries on her arms, indicating a possible struggle. Authorities suspect that Muñoz may have sexually assaulted her, though he has currently only been charged with murder. The yacht 'Far From It' runs charters for nearly $140,000 a week.
Family's Grief and Pursuit of Justice
Bell's family has travelled to the Bahamas to bring her home and seek justice. Her sister, Chelsey Jacobs, expressed the family's grief and determination to hold the perpetrator accountable. The family is facing an unimaginable journey.
- The victim, Paige Bell, was a 20-year-old from Johannesburg.
- The accused, Brigido Muñoz, is a 39-year-old Mexican national.
- The incident occurred on the superyacht 'Far From It' in the Bahamas.
- Muñoz has been denied bail and is scheduled to appear in court in November.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses. The yachting community mourns the loss of a young life, and Bell's family seeks closure and justice for their beloved daughter.