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Cruise ship homicide suspect allegedly struck, strangled wife after argument, officials say

A Texas man is in custody on a murder charge after he allegedly struck and strangled his wife while on a cruise, according to federal authorities.
The suspect, 48-year-old Jason Watford of Tyler, allegedly told authorities that an argument with the victim during dinner caused him to "snap," repeatedly striking and then choking the victim in their room, according to a criminal complaint.
ABC News' Rhiannon Ally has more.
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