Paige Bell, a 20-year-old stewardess and South African crew member, was found dead on a luxury superyacht moored off Harbour Island in the Bahamas just days before her 21st birthday[2][3][7].
Police officers discovered her unresponsive with visible injuries in the engine room of the vessel, which can cost up to $165,000 per week to rent[1][2][3].
According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, a suspect was quickly apprehended, taken for medical treatment, and subsequently arraigned on charges of murder on July 9, 2025[1]. The suspect appeared in court, was denied bail, and is scheduled to return on November 20[1].
Paige Bell’s family and colleagues have issued heartfelt statements, describing her as a “golden girl” whose radiant spirit and boundless compassion touched everyone around her[2][3][7]. Her mother has asked that people honor Paige by eating red velvet cake on July 14, which would have been her 21st birthday, and sharing a photo in her memory[1][2].
A GoFundMe campaign launched by her former colleagues from Motor Yacht Sweet Emocean—where she worked until December 2024—has raised over $42,000 to support her family[1][2].
References
- [1] She Lived the Dream Life Aboard a Yacht — Until a Grisly Discovery in Engine Room
- [2] 20-Year-Old Found Dead on $13M Superyacht in Suspected Murder
- [3] Stewardess Allegedly Murdered on Luxury Yacht Days Before 21st Birthday
- [4] Paige Bell – Biography – IMDb
- [5] Rising Star: Paige Bell Wins Prestigious Award at Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025
- [6] Paige Bell Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards – TV Guide
- [7] Superyacht Engineer Allegedly Sexually Assaulted, Murdered South African ‘Golden Girl’ Crewmember: Report
- [8] Paige Bell – F-flat Books