Daniel Gabriel Watson, known as "Gabe" to his friends, is under suspicion of murdering his wife Christina "Tina" Mae Watson– just 11 days after their wedding. The two were scuba diving off the coast of Australia when Daniel Gabriel Watson, an experienced diver who has taken rescue courses, says his wife started to struggle.
When Christina Mae Watson began to sink, Daniel Gabriel Watson allegedly swam up to find help instead of following her to the ocean floor. His wife died October 22, 2003.
Tests show that there was nothing wrong with Christina Mae Watson’s diving equipment. In addition, police officials allege that Daniel Gabriel Watson repeatedly changed his story, and that the inconsistencies led to the belief that he might be responsible for foul play.
Lastly, Christina Mae Watson’s father said that shortly before the wedding, she expressed concern that Daniel Gabriel Watson asked her to increase her life insurance policy and make him the sole beneficiary.
The trial of Daniel Gabriel Watson for his wif’e murder is ongoing.