Family of Anna Kepner says stepbrother charged with homicide in her death on cruise ship, court document shows
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Key Points:
- A 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner has been charged with homicide as a minor in connection to her death aboard a Carnival cruise ship in November 2025, according to court documents and the Kepner family's social media.
- The case is currently under seal and being overseen by a federal judge in Miami, with the stepbrother appearing in court on February 6; media access was restricted due to the juvenile status of the accused.
- Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead in her stateroom on November 7, 2025, during a family cruise, with investigators suspecting strangulation during an altercation possibly involving alcohol.
- The FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office have not publicly
