Father Recounts Finding Daughter's Body

The trial for T.H., a 16-year-old facing charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse, is set to begin on June 1, 2026. His lawyer entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf. The prosecution alleges that T.H. committed the willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing of Anna Kepner, which occurred during the perpetration of an aggravated sexual abuse. The victim's father, Christopher Kepner, shared the devastating experience of finding his 18-year-old daughter's body. He discovered her beneath the bed in the cruise ship stateroom she was sharing with her half-brother and the accused stepbrother during a Carnival Cruise Line vacation. The father stated that the accused has consistently claimed memory loss and has not shown any remorse. T.H. was indicted as an adult on these charges, with conviction potentially leading to two life sentences. The trial is anticipated to conclude on June 12, 2026. Following the tragedy, Christopher and his wife, Shauntel, who is also T.H.'s mother, have severed ties with the teen.