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Valley man dies on board Carnival Dream cruise ship, FBI investigating
An investigation is underway after a man from Rio Grande City died on board a Carnival cruise ship that departed from Galveston. The Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Euvelester Villarreal Jr.
Officials ID Texas man who died on Carnival cruise that prompted FBI investigation
Euvelester Villarreal Jr., 48, died aboard the Carnival Dream ship in the early morning hours last Wednesday, officials with the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to MySA on Tuesday. Villarreal was a resident of Rio Grande City, the county seat and largest city in rural Starr County in the Rio Grande Valley.
Death investigation underway on Galveston-based Carnival cruise ship, law enforcement sources say
GALVESTON, Texas — Law enforcement sources confirmed with KHOU 11 that a death investigation is underway, after someone died aboard a popular cruise ship based out of Galveston. According to the FBI Houston office, an incident happened while the Carnival Dream was at sea just a few days ago. Several agencies are now investigating what happened.
FBI investigates sexual assault allegations on Carnival cruise ship
The FBI is investigating a reported sexual assault aboard the Carnival Breeze cruise ship that took place in late-July.
FBI Investigating Death on Carnival Cruise Ship with Multiple Agencies
An FBI investigation is underway after an incident on a Carnival Dream cruise ship based out of Galveston, Texas, according to multiple reports. KHOU cites law enforcement sources, who claim there is a "death investigation.
Passenger Death Aboard Carnival Dream Leads to Routine FBI Coordination
The FBI is investigating a death that occurred onboard Carnival Dream, but foul play is not suspected at this time.
FBI looking into incident last week on Galveston Carnival cruise ship after unverified report of onboard death
Passengers on the ship told said they woke up to the sound of sirens at around 3 or 4 a.m. Wednesday, and one heard a request for medical assistance on one of its decks, according to KHOU.
FBI reviewing death of guest aboard Carnival Dream cruise ship
The FBI’s Houston field office is “aware of an incident” that took place around July 23 aboard the Carnival Dream, the agency said.
FBI investigates Texas cruise ship death. What we know about the Carnival Dream case
A passenger reported died on a Texas cruise ship last week. Federal agencies launched a death investigation once the ship returned to Galveston
Death aboard Carnival Dream last week not suspicious, cruise line and FBI claim
Rumors about what happened flew online for days until the Dream returned to Galveston Saturday morning, at which point Carnival issued a statement denying that anything was amiss.
Passenger who died on Carnival Dream cruise identified amid ongoing investigation
The Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the man who died aboard a Galveston-based Carnival cruise ship.
Carnival releases update on cause of passenger death
Carnival has released an update following the death of a Texas man who died aboard a popular cruise ship sailing out of ...
Carnival shuffles cruise fleet schedule, to move ship from Galveston
The announcement suggests that Galveston can expect a new Carnival tenant soon; the cruise line's news release stated that ...
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Carnival Dream to Bid Farewell to Galveston in 2027, Sets Sail for New Orleans
Carnival Dream to leave Galveston for New Orleans in May 2027, offering last Western Caribbean and Bahamas cruises.