Suspect Named in Bahamas Superyacht Murder

Paige Bell, a 20-year-old South African crew member, was found dead in the engine room of the luxury yacht Far From It, docked off Harbour Island in the Bahamas, after failing to respond to calls during preparations for her 21st birthday celebration. Brigido Munoz, a 39-year-old Mexican engineer aboard the yacht, has been charged with her murder and was found nearby with apparent self-inflicted injuries. Police reports and court testimony reveal Bell suffered slash wounds and may have been sexually assaulted, with evidence of a struggle. The incident has devastated her family and the yachting community, prompting a fundraising campaign to help her family with legal and travel costs. The high-profile nature of the crime has shocked the exclusive Harbour Island community, known for its wealthy visitors. Investigations are ongoing as authorities seek to determine the full circumstances surrounding the murder.