When did you last see Rachelle?
I was with her at the party until about 10:30 pm when she left to go back to her room and go to bed. She said she was sick and needed to go to bed early..
Had you gotten in a fight recently?
No.
When was the last time you proposed?
I don't know, maybe a couple of months ago.
How many women have you proposed to since dating Rachelle?
None. I've only ever proposed to Rachelle.
What made you pop the question?
I loved her, why else?
Why didn't you ask her before she won the lottery?
We hadn't been together that long.
Didn't you think it might be too soon, that there would be too much stress planning a wedding and managing her money?
When you love someone, you want to make it official. She had a company to handle her money.
How would you pay for the wedding?
It never got that far. She said no.
Why did Ms. Ramira not want to marry you?
She didn't tell me why, she just said no.
Why did you ask her so many times?
My love for her never died.
Where on the ship were you when Rachelle was killed?
Well, I was at the party until about midnight when I went back to my room. I don't know when she died though, do you?
Did you go into the victim's room the night of the murder?
I stopped by for a good night kiss, but I can't be sure when. Sometime around 11:30.
Why didn't you share a room with Rachelle?
She set up the room assignments. She probably just wanted to make sure we both had our own space.
Did you know that Rachelle had a diary?
Yes, but she never let me read it. She said it was private and I respected that.
Did you ask Rachelle about investing in a bar, and if so, what did she say?
Yes, I asked to open a business with me but she didn't want to.
Would you rather date a rich girl or a poor girl?
It doesn't really matter to me, but I just happened to be in love with a rich girl.
Did you know that Rachelle was going to get rid of her money?
No, she never said anything to me.
How would you say her mental state was the day of her death?
She seemed fine to me, a little preoccupied maybe, but happy to be celebrating the new year.
Did Rachelle ever think about committing suicide?
Never. She was a totally positive person. She loved her family, she was a very spiritual person and there's just no way. Why would she have wanted to commit suicide anyway? She had everything.
How was your relationship with Rachelle going?
Good. I mean, we didn't always agree on everything, but who does? I wanted to get married before she was ready. I'm a little young to get married but I guess I'm just ready to settle down and start a family, you know? Rachelle wasn't yet. I don't think she really liked having all the money because it became hard for her to trust people. Now we know that she had a reason to distrust people, don't we?
Why were you in a relationship with Rachelle?
I loved her. She and I hit it off right away and we've stayed together for several years.
Did you kill her?
No. That's awful that you would even ask me.
How much were you drinking last night?
Nothing. I don't drink. As a bartender, I've seen too many people screw up their lives by drinking. I never touch the stuff. That's what I respected about Rachelle. She rarely drank, and if she did, she never had more than one drink. She was totally a responsible person.
Did you bring any alcohol of any kind on the trip?
No. Like I said, I don't drink.
Were you at all angry with Rachelle at the party?
No, not at all.
Describe any interactions you had with her during the party.
We spoke some at dinner but she seemed a little preoccupied. She said she was planning to make an announcement but then she felt sick and went to bed early.
Did you have a white handkerchief?
No.
Was Rachelle anywhere close to marrying you?
Apparently not.
When did you first ask her to marry you?
I don't know, a few years ago at least.
Did you really ask her to marry you multiple times?
Well, I brought it up more than once, but it's not like I was badgering her constantly to get married.
What were you doing the night Rachelle was killed?
Playing cards with the guys in the party room.
Who was playing cards?
Rachelle's twin cousins, her dad and brother, me and her Uncle Mikey. We tried to get her grandpa to come play but he was too tired.
Where were you after midnight?
The game was still going on at that time.
Did you ever leave the card game?
No, other than to go check on Rachelle and make sure she was feeling okay.
Why was your card last scanned at 2:26 am?
I just got back from the card game.
When did the card game end?
I think around 3.
Did you see Rachelle at that time?
No, she had gone to bed long before.
Was Amber jealous of Rachelle?
What do you mean jealous? They were friends.
Do you know who killed Rachelle?
No, I have no idea.
Have you ever cheated on Rachelle?
No, of course not. I loved her.
Why did you love her?
She was great. She laughed at my jokes and she didn't judge me.
Have you thought about it?
Hey, it's not like there aren't women out there that like me. But I haven't cheated
Was Amber ever in Rachelle's room on the night of the murder?
I don't know. I wasn't there.
There was white powder in a film container in your pocket. What is it?
I don't know. It wasn't mine.
What were you talking to her about on deck late Saturday night?
What? Where? Oh, then. Nothing...we were just catching up, talking about old times.
Does Amber still have feelings for you?
Not that I know of.
Did you see anything suspicious last night?
No, not that I can think of.
Were you jealous of her money?
Not at all. She was very generous with it.
How would you react if Rachelle gave her money away?
Why? Did she do that? She's not broke, is she?
What does it matter if she was broke?
It doesn't. I just didn't know what was going on with her money.
Have you ever seen Ms. Ramira's will before her death?
No, she never showed it to me and I never saw it.
What do you think happened to Ms. Ramira's fortune?
You should ask the company who manages her money. Brittany would know.
Do you have any idea who put the container in your pocket?
No, I didn't even know it was there.
Did you take your jacket off at all during the party?
I'm sure I did when I was playing cards. The other guys were there. They could have put it in there.
Did Rachelle ever seem distant to you or others?
She was acting a little distant that night, but I couldn't tell what was up.
Why were you talking to Amber, Brittney, and her brother Richard that night after the party?
It was a party and we're all friends. Why wouldn't we talk?
Do you have any medical conditions?
No.
Do you know if anybody on the ship has/had narcolepsy, including yourself?
No, how would I know about people's medical issues?
Have you ever doubted Rachelle’s loyalty to you?
No.
How were relations between Amber and Rachelle going at the time of her death? Were they fighting more often leading up to the death?
They got along fine. People used to make a deal out of the fact that Amber and I used to date, but they were close. Amber and I were ancient history.
Was Rachelle donating or giving away any of her personal belongings leading up to her death?
Not that I received.
Why do you think Rachelle kept rejecting you after you proposed?
She just wasn't ready yet. I get it.
Why did you continue to propose to her when she continued to refuse marriage?
It wasn't like I was badgering her. I just wanted to get married and wanted her to know that I was still ready. I was just checking in to see if her feelings had changed.
If you got Rachelle’s money, what would you do with it?
I'm sure I would invest it.
Have you ever felt held back, restricted, or unable to reach your goals by Rachelle or her wishes?
No, she was very supportive.
Have you or anyone else wanted to kill Rachelle, and why?
God no, that's insane.
Who was by Rachelle’s drink that night?
I don't know. I wasn't watching her drink that closely.
Are you satisfied with the amount of money you received from the will?
I'm not really sure about how much I was getting.
Were you hoping for more money?
How much I got doesn't really matter, does it? She's gone.