American Airlines flight attendant killed in tourist hot spot as investigators probe suspected boat strike
A 31-year-old American Airlines flight attendant was found dead near Hollywood Beach, Florida, after an apparent boat strike while snorkeling. Authorities say her injuries were consistent with blunt force impact from a vessel, and her body was recovered by two fishermen on June 3. The investigation is ongoing, with no details released about the boat or any suspects involved.
- ▪Kellie Melinda Williams, 31, was identified as the victim after her remains were found by fishermen in the surf near Hollywood Beach on June 3.
- ▪Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officials reported that the injuries matched a vessel strike and that the cause of death was blunt force injuries.
- ▪The incident occurred while Williams was snorkeling in the area of Dr. Von D Mizell‑Eula Johnson State Park.
- ▪Investigators from FWC are working with Hollywood detectives, but have not disclosed information about the boat or any potential suspects.
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Florida American Airlines flight attendant killed in tourist hot spot as investigators probe suspected boat strike Kellie Williams, 31, showed injuries consistent with a vessel strike while snorkeling near Hollywood Beach on June 3 By Julia Bonavita Fox News Published June 8, 2026 7:42pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video American woman missing at sea, FBI expert weighs in on Bahamas boat trip disappearance An American woman, Lynette Hooker, 56, is missing at sea after her husband reported she fell overboard during a boat trip in the Bahamas on April 4.
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