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Teen Found Dead on Cruise: Aunt Blames Family Strife
14 Dec
Summary
- Teenager found dead on a cruise ship, death ruled homicide.
- Aunt claims family tensions fueled niece's final days.
- Stepbrother named potential suspect in ongoing FBI probe.
A chilling discovery was made on a Carnival cruise ship when an 18-year-old cheerleader, Anna Kepner, was found deceased in her cabin. Her death has been officially ruled a homicide due to mechanical asphyxiation, prompting an ongoing FBI investigation. Authorities have identified her 16-year-old stepbrother as a potential suspect, though no charges have been filed.
According to Anna's aunt, Krystal Wright, the family dynamic was fraught with tension and anxiety, contributing to Anna's discomfort, especially regarding her stepbrother. Wright claims Anna expressed reluctance to go on the cruise due to these concerns. This account contrasts with Anna's paternal grandparents, who described a harmonious relationship between the siblings.
Further complicating the narrative, Anna's ex-boyfriend reported witnessing the stepbrother exhibiting unsettling behavior. In the wake of Anna's death, legal documents indicate the stepbrother has been placed with another relative for safety and is receiving psychiatric help, highlighting the serious nature of the ongoing investigation and family turmoil.
