Homicide investigation underway following death of SA woman in Bahamas
Paige Bell was found murdered aboard a super yacht in the Bahamas. She had been employed as a stewardess on the luxury vessel.
Image: Facebook
Investigations are currently underway following the discovery of a 20-year-old woman from KwaZulu-Natal, Paige Bell, who was found dead on a luxury yacht in the Bahamas.
At this stage, reports indicate that Paige Bell's lifeless body was found aboard the super yacht Far From It on July 3.
From a police report, from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, police on the Island of Eleuthera are investigating a homicide and suspected suicide attempt.
According to the preliminary report, shortly after 1pm, police were alerted to the incident and proceeded to the marina area.
"Once on board the vessel, officers discovered a female unresponsive with visible signs of injuries and a male suffering from severe injuries to his arms. The local doctor visited the scene, examined the victim and pronounced her 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 present. The suspect, a 40-year-old male of Mexican nationality, was apprehended, cautioned, and taken to a nearby clinic for medical treatment. The investigation continues," police said.
Brigido Munoz has since appeared in court. The case was remanded to 20.
Paige Bell was found murdered aboard a super yacht in the Bahamas. She had been employed as a stewardess on the luxury vessel.
Image: Facebook
It is believed that Bell was due to return home on July 14 to celebrate her 21st birthday with loved ones.
Bell's former high school, Hillcrest High School, paid tribute to her in a post, adding that she was a "special young lady".
"As a school, we will be holding them in our thoughts and prayers," the school shared.
Meanwhile, a Go Fund Me page has been set up to assist Bell's family and so far, more than R700,000 has been raised so far.
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