Cruise Death: Stepbrother Suspected of Murder

A chilling new development has emerged in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found dead on a Caribbean cruise. Her 16-year-old stepbrother is reportedly facing a suspected murder investigation by the FBI, marking the first time the word 'murder' has been used in official court filings related to the case. The teen cheerleader was discovered in her cabin wrapped in a blanket, with her official cause of death confirmed as asphyxiation.

The gravity of the FBI's involvement is highlighted in a new court filing by Kepner's stepmother, Shauntel Hudson. She is seeking to seal divorce case records, citing the need to protect the privacy and well-being of her minor child, who is the subject of the criminal investigation. Hudson also expressed concerns that her ex-husband may have impeded the investigation with his comments.

This latest revelation follows an emotional celebration of life for Anna, where her ex-boyfriend made startling allegations about the stepbrother's past behavior. Friends and family remember Anna as a bright and kind-hearted individual with aspirations of joining the military and police force. Carnival cruise line is cooperating with the FBI investigation.