The father of an 18-year-old cheerleader who was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship has publicly called for his stepson to face the consequences if he was involved in her death. Christopher Kepner expressed his anguish and frustration over the tragic incident, emphasizing his desire for justice for Anna, whose life was tragically cut short during a family vacation. The young woman was discovered wrapped in a blanket and covered in life jackets in a cabin she shared with her stepbrother, raising questions about the circumstances of her death.
Authorities have determined that Anna’s death was caused by mechanical asphyxiation, which involves an external force that blocks breathing, but the investigation is still ongoing. While the FBI is leading the case, they have not released any suspected names or made arrests, leaving the community in suspense. Christopher Kepner, who was a high school varsity cheerleader with ambitions of joining the Navy and becoming a K-9 police officer, remains in shock over his daughter’s killing. His stepson, 16 years old, has been identified as a potential suspect by his own parents in court filings related to an unrelated custody dispute, though no formal charges have been made against him yet.
Kepner described his stepson as a