Anna Kepner's Death on Cruise Ship Ruled a Homicide

The source recounts the tragic and complex death of 18-year-old Anna Marie Kepner, who was found murdered aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship in November 2025 during a multi-generational family vacation. Anna's death was quickly ruled a homicide caused by mechanical asphyxia, with her body intentionally concealed under a bed using a blanket and life vests. Suspicion immediately fell upon her 16-year-old stepbrother, who shared the cabin and was the last person seen with Anna before the discovery, fueling intense public scrutiny and media coverage. The FBI took charge of the complicated investigation, which involves the legal ambiguities of international maritime jurisdiction but has yet to yield any formal arrests. Beyond the crime itself, the episode explores the immense familial turmoil and grief experienced by the blended Kepner-Hudson family, as well as broader concerns about security protocols within the cruise industry.

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