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A Florida Family’s Cruise Turns Tragic: Who Killed Anna Kepner?
- The FBI boarded the Carnival Horizon and began an investigation into Anna Kepner's death aboard the ship near Miami.
- No arrests had been announced as investigators examined the cabin where Anna stayed with her brother and stepbrother.
- Timothy Kepner, Anna’s 16-year-old stepbrother, was identified as a suspect by a custody judge in December.
- Anna Kepner, described as energetic and social, planned a future in service and law enforcement.
- The six-night Carnival Horizon cruise included a blended family lineup with Anna sharing a cabin on Deck 8.
- Authorities cited asphyxiation as a possible cause, with speculation about a bar hold during the assault on Anna.
- Anna Kepner’s family publicly mourned while awaiting FBI findings and potential charges against relatives.
- The incident prompted custody battles and highlighted family tensions amid the investigation.
- News coverage connected Anna’s death to multiple follow-up articles detailing timelines and leads.
- The ship's return to port and the ensuing investigation kept the public focus on what happened in Anna's cabin.
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