Florida teen charged with homicide in death of his stepsister on cruise ship

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Eric BergerFebruary 24, 2026 at 04:03 PM
Florida teen charged with homicide in death of his stepsister on cruise ship

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A 16-year-old boy from Florida has been charged with homicide as a minor in connection to the death of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival cruise ship in November. Kepner was found dead in her stateroom on November 8, the day the cruise returned to Miami, and investigators determined she died of asphyxiation. The stepbrother, who shared a room with Kepner, was identified as a suspect shortly after her death, and the case involved federal authorities due to its occurrence on international waters. News of the charges surfaced recently in court documents related to a custody dispute involving the suspect's parents. The FBI and the US attorney’s office have not publicly commented on the case.

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Florida

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