South African superyacht engineer allegedly sexually assaulted, murdered ‘golden girl' crewmember: report
Paige Bell's body was found partially undressed in the ship's engine room on July 3 after she was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by 39-year-old Mexican national Brigido Munoz, the Daily Mail reported.
Paige Bell was found dead in the superyacht's engine room on July 3, shortly before her 21st birthday, according to the Daily Mail.
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Bell had been working on the yacht Far From It — which charters for nearly $140,000 per week.
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Bell also had gashes on her neck and injuries on her arms that suggested she tried to defend herself before her death, according to the outlet.
When Munoz was initially found by authorities, he had injuries on his arms that indicated a possible suicide attempt. He was hospitalized before being charged.
Munoz was denied bail and will remain jailed until his Nov. 20 hearing, officials said according to the outlet.
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