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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 2, 2026United States

Investigation into death of cruise ship passenger

Authorities have confirmed that a 24-year-old woman died by suicide after falling from a balcony on a Carnival cruise ship near Santa Catalina Island. The FBI is currently investigating the incident, which occurred on the Carnival Firenze.

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Why It Matters

The incident has triggered a federal investigation into a death occurring on a commercial cruise vessel operating off the Southern California coast.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled the death of 24-year-old Briana Miller as a suicide.
  • The cause of death was identified as blunt trauma.
  • The incident occurred on April 27 aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship.
  • The FBI is conducting an investigation into the death.
  • The ship was on a four-night cruise with planned stops in Catalina Island and Ensenada.
  • The incident took place before the ship reached Catalina Island.
  • The passenger fell from the balcony of her stateroom onto a deck below.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCarnival Cruise Line“Operator of the ship where the incident occurred”organizationLos Angeles County medical examiner“Determined the cause and manner of death”otherCarnival Firenze“The cruise ship involved in the incident”personBriana Miller“24-year-old passenger who died”personJulie Leonardi“Spokesperson for Carnival”organizationFBI“Investigating the death”