friends say kenneth and kristy manzanares were celebrating their anniversary with their three daughtersnd other family members. acting u.s. attorney in anchorage, bryan schroder. how rare is this kind of thing for you guys? >> i don't remember the last time we had a murder on a cruise ship in alaska. >> reporter: the "emerald princess" spans the length of three football fields and has 19 decks. ironically, at the time of the incident, a murder mystery dinner took place. passenger tom stites: >> some of the people that were in the murder mystery, you know, thought they were just playing, you know, a hoax on them. >> reporter: the nearly 3,500 passengers were stranded aboard the ship for almost eight hours in the port of juneau. nicole and brice beckstrom, former neighbors of the couple in utah who happened to be on the ship, were devastated. >> for us it's a weekend. for them, it's the rest of their weves, and those girls have lost both of their parents. >> reporter: late this afternoon, kenneth manzanares made his first court appearance. he is charged with murder but did not enter a ple

friends say kenneth and kristy manzanares were celebrating their anniversary with their three daughters other family members. acting u.s. attorney in anchorage, bryan schroder. how rare is this kind of thing for you guys? >> i don't remember the last time we had a murder on a cruise ship in alaska. >> reporter: the "emerald princess" spans the length of three football fields and has 19 decks. ironically, at the time of the incident, a murder mystery dinner took place. passenger tom stites: >> some of the people that were in the murder mystery, you know, thought they were just playing, you know, a hoax on them. >> reporter: the nearly 3,500 passengers were stranded aboard the ship for almost eight hours in the port of juneau. daughter: uh oh. irreplaceable monkey protection. detergent alone doesn't kill bacteria, but adding new lysol laundry sanitizer kills 99.9% of bacteria with 0% bleach. lysol. what it takes to protect. ♪ i don't think that's how they're made. klondike hooks up with tasty flavors... the best ice cream bars ever conceived. not all fish oil supplements provide the same

federal indictment says that security officers on the ship were called to the room of kenneth and kristy manzanaresd 9:00 p.m. tuesday after passengers heard screams. finding blood on kenneth's hands and clothing. one witness spotting him trying to drag the 39-year old realtor and mother of three's body toward the balcony. when asked what happened, manzanares telling that witness, "she would not stop laughing at me." the victim's young daughter running for help. >> she was saying to my sister, i knew my dad would do this. i knew he would do this. >> reporter: the ship that had set sail from seattle, diverted to juneau. passengers held on board for hours while the fbi investigated, interviewing 200 passengers and crew. david, manzanares was arraigned just moments ago on murder charges. he has not yet entered a plea, david. >> lynn say, ung that. >>> when we come back, the announcement from hillary clinton tonight. >>> also new developments in that deadly plane crash on the interstate. frantic calls to nrg just released and what investigators are saying. >>> and that scare on the water. this is unbel

princess cruise lines reports a 39-year-old woman from utah who abc has identified as kristy manzanaresllowing some kind of domestic dispute. >> they just said security breach, security breach. we could tell by the sound of his voice that it was something really scary and really serious. >> reporter: some witnesses tell abc news that around 9:00 p.m. tuesday they heard a woman near a balcony screaming for her life and at one point a man threatening to jump overboard before security officers on board detained the suspect. one passenger says a member of her family saw the victim's young daughter moments after the incident describing her as hysterical. and the fbi and u.s. attorney's office plan to hold a news conference later today to announce charges. >>> new research finds an alarming trend. male fertility has dropped by more than half over the past 40 years. an international team looked at data from nearly 200 studies in developed countries, and they say this may also be a problem in less developed countries, but there's not enough information on that as yet. now, the study didn't look

investigators say ... 39-year-old kristy manzanares was found dead in her cabin....ered in blood. the suspect is her husband kenneth. he reportedly told a person who later walked in - that he did it because she wouldn't 'stop laughing at him.. the woman died tuesday night on the emerald princess..... which had left from seattle. (steve) the u-s is warning travelers heading to mexico about tainted alcohol.... that's after reports of people getting sick the biggest red flag - the death of a 20- year-old wisconsin woman named abbey connor. a milwaukee newspaper reports that she was pulled from a hotel swimming pool at aresort near playa del carmen in january...and died days later. she'd been on a family vacation. her brother was also found unconscious after drinking at a poolside bar. the state department is urging people to avoid drinking excessively...and to get help if they feel ill. (steve) it looks like global warming could be a major problem for waterways here in the u-s... that's according to a new study from researchers at carnegie institution for science... the

manzanares, 39, was a cruise ship off charged thursday in the killing the coast of of his wife kristy manzanares alaska.while aboard the emerald princess cruise ship. according to the fbi, he said she would not stop laughing at me. when asked by someone what happened ? >> christie was a beautiful girl. she would light up a room whenever she walked into it occur smile just put people at ease.>>> reporter: christie suffered a severe head wound. blood was found throughout the cabin. and on her husband. who told authorities, my life is over, as he was being searched. the criminal complaint also says he was seen trying to drag his wife -- weiss body to a balcony. >> we do not know what he intended to do once he got her out there.>>> reporter: the emerald princess carries 3400 passengers and 1100 crewmembers on a weeklong trip. passengers were kept on board for hours as the investigation was underway report say a murder mystery dinner show was going on the night of kristi's death. and some passengers initially thought the situation may have been part of the show. a preliminary hearing in the case is s

princess cruise lines reports a 39-year-old woman from utah who abc has identified as kristy manzanares died following some kind of domestic dispute. >> they just said security breach. security breach. we could tell by the sound of his voice that it was really scary and serious. >> some witnesses tell abc news around 9:00 p.m. tuesday, they heard a woman near a balcony screaming for her life. at one point, a man threatening to jump overboard before security officers onboard detained the suspect. one passenger says a member of her family saw the victim's young daughter moments after the incident, describing her as hysterical. and we'll have more on the investigation coming up at 7:00 a.m. with your "gma" first look, abc news, new york. >>> if you own a ford, there's an important recall you need to know about. the automaker is recalling 117,000 vehicles because both the seat belt or seat belt buckle can break. the recall involves several models from the 2014 and 2015 years. most of the affected vehicles are here in the united states. the automaker is not aware of any accidents or injuries

i'm kristy manzanares. >> reporter: kristy worked as a realtor. ormer co-worker neil gib says he, too, is in total disbelief. >> we're going to miss her, you know, her little bubbly personality. she lit the room up. >> reporter: when manzanares was arrested, he told an fbi officer, my life is over. >> is that an admission of guilt? >> reporter: i don't think you can burrow into the mind of someone who's a potential defendant and make any real cop collusions. >> reporter: kenneth manzanares will appear again in court on august 10th. families in the community say they plan to help kristy's daughters out financially. >> thank you, jamie. everybody hears the story of course keeps thinking about the little girls who were there and asked for help. it's a terrible story. >> you were just on a cruise in alaska. >> i was on a cruise in alaska. it's very jarring. i can't imagine what it was like for people who heard it and saw it. very disturbing story. jamie, thank you. >>> police release body camera video immediately after the deadly crash that tennis star

kristy manzanares was found dead in her blood splattered cabin tuesday night on board the emerald princess. manzanares was a mom who worked as a real estate agent in utah. thousands of passangers were not able to get off the ship while police investigated. kenneth manzanares reportedly confessed that he killed his wife because she wouldn't stop laughing at him. (grant) a new spending bill contains funding for president trump's wall along the mexican border. we'll break down exactly where that money will go. (vicki) plus when officials could know the cause of a train crash that injured over 50 people in spain. food. water. internet. we need it to live. but what we don't need are surprises, like extra monthly fees. i see you, fee, played by legendary actress anjelica huston. you got me, mark. we just want fast internet for one, simple rate. for all the streaming and the shopping and the newsing, but most of all... for the this. internet for one everyday simple price and no extra monthly fees. (vicki) dredging projects seen as key to thousands of louisiana jobs get more funding in a spending

the federal document says security officers on the ship were called to the room of kenneth and kristy manzanaresscreams. finding blood on kenneth's hands and clothing. one witness spotting him trying to drag the 39-year-old realtor and mother of three's body towards the balcony. when asked what happened, kenneth telling that witness, she would not stop laughing at me. the victim's young daughter running for help. >> she was saying i knew my dad would do this. i knew he would do this. >> reporter: the cruise liner that set sail from seattle, diverted to juneau. passengers held onboard for hours, interviewing 200 passengers and crew. manzanares was arraigned on murder charges. he has not entered a plea. linzie janis, abc news, new york. >>> coming up in the next half hour, the scare inside a police department. officers sickened and dozens of police suvs have been pulled off the street after the carbon monoxide detectors triggered alarms. could other departments be impacted? >>> first, forget about hooked on phonics. there's a fear of kids being hooked on phone apps. what every parent needs to know

(catherine) investigators say 39-year-old kristy manzanares was found dead in her cabin....covered in blood.the suspect --- is her husband kenneth. he reportedly told an acquaintance who later walked in - that he did it becauseshe wouldn't 'stop laughing at him.' the woman died tuesday night on the emerald princess.....which had left from seattleand is now docked in juneau, alaska. she had a severe head wound. tonight prosecutors say the man has been charged with murder. the fbi is investigating because the death happened in u.s. waters.. court documents say manzanares grabbed his wife's body and dragged her to the balcony before the witness stopped him. investigators aren't releasing a lot of details yet - but there are reports thatthe couple's 3 daughters were also in the cabin. other passengers say they heard some of what happened... passenger - my wife was taking a shower and i heard terrible screaming. you knew it wasn't normal. and it sounded like two or three women or girls screaming. and then the fighting began again between some men. someone had hurt someone's sister. passeng

overnight, kenneth manzanares, arraigned, charged with murdering his wife kristy during an alaskan cruisee "emerald princess." >> i don't remember the last time we had a murder on a cruise ship in alaska. >> reporter: according to an fbi criminal complaint, security officers responded to an incident in the couple's room finding kristy with a severe head wound, blood on kenneth's hands and clothing. one passenger telling agents he saw kenneth dragging the 39-year-old realtor's body toward the balcony. >> we don't know what he intended to do once he got her out there. >> reporter: when asked what happened, kenneth allegedly telling that passenger, she would not stop laughing at me. at one point one of the couple's young daughters running to get help. >> she was saying to my sister-in-law. i knew my dad would do this. >> reporter: all 4500 on board forced to stay put as it docked in juneau. the fbi interviewing more than 200 passengers and crew. this morning, friends back in utah heartbroken for the couple's three daughters who were on the ship with them. >> they've lost everything and their

princess cruise lines reporting a 39-year-old woman from utah who abc has identified as kristy manzanaresme kind of domestic dispute. >> they just said, security breach, security breach. we could tell by the sound of his voice that it was something really scary and really serious. >> reporter: some witnesses telling abc news that at around 9:00 p.m. tuesday they heard a woman near a balcony screaming for her life and at one point a man threatening to jump overboard. security officers on board detaining the suspect. one passenger saying a member of her family saw the victim's young daughter moments after the incident describing her as hysterical. >> she said, you know, she was just really scared. she said i just want to go and see my mom. i just want to see my mom. what's happening? >> reporter: the ship departing for a seven-day crew taking in alaska's breathtaking sights immediately docking in juneau. >> princess cruised, the number one cruise line in alaska. >> reporter: transforming from a vacation in paradise to a crime scene. the captain telling the 4500 passengers and crew they woul

the victim, kristy manzanares, killed in her cabin on "the emerald princess." husband facing murder charges, following what authorities said was a domestic despite. >> mr. manzanares, murder in a special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the united states. >> reporter: witnesses said they heard the couple arguing in their cabin. according to the fbi report, when security entered the room, manzanares had blood on his hands and clothing. his wife, dead from a head wound. a witness said manzanares said, she would not stop laughing at me. the witness grabbed the ankles of kristy's body and pulled her into the cabin. the utah couple was with family members on the cruise. >> very friendly family. this is a total shock. we couldn't believe it occurred until the news came out in pieces. we kept thinking, how can this be? there must be some mistake. >> reporter: "the emerald pri n princess went for a seven-day cruise. they went straight to juneau, where the fbi made an arrest. the cruise line made a statement. saying our thoughts and prayers are with the family a

an affidavit says a witness walked into kenneth manzanares's room where wife kristy was lying on the floor. when asked what happened, he replied "she would not stop laughing at me." investigators say manzanares had blood on his hands and clothing. >> i don't remember the last time we had a murder on a cruise ship in alaska. >> reporter: the utah couple was with their children. authorities took manzanares into custody as he reportedly blurted out, "my life is over." departing seattle sunday, the ship was diverted to juneau, arriving wednesday morning. court documents say one witness watched the suspect grab the victim's body and drag her toward the balcony. brian beckstrom was aboard with his family when he stumbled upon the scene. >> she had just like a white tank top on and some jeans, and the jeans were completely covered in blood. and he came out and said, "it's not good." >> reporter: eerily, the cruise offered musical murder mystery trivia the night of the killing, one of several events that evening on the ship. tonight, a husband and father is in custody. the cruise continuing i

quiet cul-de-sac in utah, neighbors were stunned to learn of kristy's death. >> this is totally out of character. >> hi. i'm chriskristy manzanareskristy worked as a realtor. >> we're going to miss her, her bubbly personality. she lit the room up. >> reporter: when manzanares was arrested, he told an fbi officer, my life is over. >> is that the admission of guilt? >> reporter: i don't think you can burrell into the mind of someone who's a potential defendant and make any conclusions. >> reporter: kenneth manzanares' next court appearance will be august 10th. families in the community say they plan to help kristy's daughters out financially. >> everybody keeps thinking about the little girls who were there and asked for help. >> you were just on a cruise in alaska. >> i was on a cruise in alaska. it's very jarring. i can't imagine what it was like for people who heard it and saw it. >>> police release body camera video immediately after the deadly crash that tennis star venus williams was involved. the video shows officers talking to her after they got to the scene. the accident happened last night in palm beach gardens, florida.