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Bayesian Yacht Sinking: Mike Lynch and Daughter Among Seven Dead; Manslaughter Probe Launched

Aug 24, 2024, 11:29 AM

British tech mogul Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, were among seven people who died when the Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily. The yacht sank quickly, reportedly in 15 minutes, during a violent storm on Monday. Italian authorities have launched a manslaughter investigation to determine the cause of the disaster, considering charges of multiple manslaughter and culpable shipwreck. The bodies of the victims, including Mike and Hannah Lynch, were recovered after a search operation. Five of the victims were found in the same cabin, suggesting they sought refuge as the yacht sank. Among the deceased was also banker Jonathan Bloomer. Tributes have been paid to Mike Lynch and his daughter, who were described as part of a 'united, vibrant, loving family.'