TOWNSVILLE, Australia (22 Apr 2008) — A coroner has delayed his decision on whether to charge an American man whose wife died while scuba diving on their honeymoon in north Queensland. After taking evidence in the north Queensland city of Townsville earlier this year and late last year, coroner David Glasgow was to hand down his findings on the 2003 death of Tina Watson at a two-day court sitting starting tomorrow. But the findings have now been scheduled to be handed down on June 19 and 20 in the Townsville Magistrates Court. Mr Glasgow previously indicated he was considering "making an adverse finding" against Ms Watson's husband, Gabe. The coroner has the power to issue a warrant for Mr Watson's arrest, but he would need to be extradited from his home in Alabama before he could face charges of manslaughter or murder. The Watsons were on their honeymoon when Tina, 26, died while diving on the Yongala shipwreck off Townsville on October 22, 2003. Faulty equipment or a medical condition have been ruled out as possible causes of death. During the inquest the court was told one possible explanation for Tina's death was that Mr Watson, an experienced rescue diver, killed her, possibly for a modest insurance payout. It was suggested he turned off her air supply, held her until she died, then turned the air back on and swam away. Mr Watson refused to testify during the inquest. | 
