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Cruise Ship Death: Cheerleader's Final Hours a Mystery
22 Nov
Summary
- An 18-year-old cheerleader was found deceased on a cruise ship.
- Her death occurred on a Carnival cruise ship in early November.
- The FBI is investigating, but the cause of death remains unclear.
The mysterious death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship has left authorities searching for answers. Found deceased in her cabin on the Carnival Horizon in early November, her final moments remain shrouded in uncertainty. The FBI launched an investigation upon the ship's return to Miami, questioning family members aboard.
Kepner, a varsity cheerleader and aspiring Navy recruit, had recently posted about heartbreak and resilience on social media. Her death occurred during a family cruise, and court documents later revealed that her stepmother feared her 16-year-old stepbrother could be implicated in the incident.
While a preliminary investigation suggested asphyxiation, an official cause of death has not been determined by the medical examiner. Toxicology and further lab tests are pending. Kepner was laid to rest in Titusville, Florida, with hundreds attending her memorial service.
