Overview
- A death certificate lists the cause as homicide by mechanical asphyxiation, and reporting cites an autopsy finding of a bar hold.
- Anna Kepner, 18, was discovered concealed under a cabin bed, wrapped in a blanket and covered with life vests on the Carnival Horizon.
- The FBI’s Miami office is leading the maritime investigation, and authorities have not named a suspect or made an arrest.
- Recent custody filings identify the stepbrother under investigation, and a judge kept that case public, which could require Anna’s father to testify.
- Passengers recall a late-night emergency call and a cordoned-off hallway, while relatives say Anna “fought for her life” and urge charges if supported by evidence.