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Cruise Ship Crimes Spark Legal and Safety Concerns
12/21/2025
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Story summary
- Cruise ships face scrutiny over violent crime reports, with experts citing captive conditions.
- Varying maritime laws create legal complexities that complicate crime reporting.
- Kristy Manzanares was murdered by her husband during a 2017 Alaskan cruise.
- The death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, found hidden in her cabin, raises concerns.
- A family filed suit against Royal Caribbean after a man died from alcohol onboard.
