New Disturbing Revelations in the Tragic Death of Florida Teen Discovered Under Cruise Ship Bed

The tragic case of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, an aspiring military cadet from Florida, has taken a disturbing turn after her body was found concealed under her bed on a Carnival cruise ship. Investigations have revealed that Anna’s troubled family life may have contributed to the tragedy.

During a cruise from Miami that took place from November 2 to November 8, 2025, Anna was discovered wrapped in a blanket and hidden beneath a bed, surrounded by life jackets. Court documents have identified her 16-year-old stepbrother as a person of interest in her death, and it was noted that her 14-year-old biological brother slept just feet from her body without knowing it.

According to court filings, on November 6, Anna left a family dinner early, citing illness, and returned to the cabin she shared with her brothers. Cruise security footage indicates she entered the room but did not exit. An emergency motion filed on November 17 pointed out that discussions with FBI investigators suggested a potential criminal case could begin against one of the minors involved.

The FBI, collaborating with Carnival and local authorities, has not yet revealed a cause of death or laid charges. Meanwhile, Anna’s stepbrother, who remains unnamed due to his age, is reportedly staying with a relative and has not been arrested. He was described by an acquaintance as having an unhealthy obsession with Anna, which made her uncomfortable. Alarmingly, it’s reported that Anna’s 14-year-old brother heard what he described as "screaming" from the cabin but went to sleep, believing Anna had gone out to enjoy the cruise.

Anna’s biological mother, Heather Wright, only learned of her daughter’s passing days after it happened, discovering the news online. With a history of legal troubles and issues with substance abuse, Wright had a distant relationship with Anna.

At a memorial service, Anna’s step-grandfather raised concerns about the living arrangements on the cruise, questioning why Anna shared a room with her stepbrother. The family has a long history of strife, with court records revealing various issues dating back years, including allegations of abuse involving Anna’s father, Christopher Kepner, and disputes over custody and custody manipulation.

As the investigation continues, Carnival Cruise Line has stated it is fully cooperating with authorities while extending condolences, but has refrained from commenting further due to the active probe. The fate of Anna’s stepbrother in connection with this tragic incident remains uncertain, and details surrounding Anna’s death continue to develop.

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