Anna Kepner, a young person who was discovered lifeless on a Carnival Horizon cruise ship this month, died by asphyxiation ensuing from a bar maintain — an arm throughout the neck — a supply briefed on the investigation instructed ABC Information on Friday.
Investigators additionally discovered two bruises on the aspect of her neck, the supply stated.
The FBI has continued to say no to remark, citing the continuing investigation. The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Workplace declined to remark Friday.
The household of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was reported lifeless whereas aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship on Saturday, says they are going to bear in mind her as a contented, bubbly, straight-A pupil with a brilliant future forward.
Kepner household
In accordance with the supply, the preliminary info signifies there have been no indicators of sexual assault and there didn’t seem like medicine or alcohol in Kepner’s system. Post-mortem and toxicology experiences that would affirm these particulars haven’t been accomplished.
The 18-year-old cheerleader from Titusville, Florida, was reported lifeless whereas aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship on Nov. 8.
Kepner was discovered lifeless underneath a mattress, wrapped in a blanket and coated by life vests, based on a safety supply briefed on the investigation.
A court docket submitting in an unrelated household court docket matter famous Kepner’s stepsibling might face fees.
The submitting stated the FBI is conducting an investigation “arising out of the sudden demise of 18 12 months outdated Anna Kepner.”
Shauntel Hudson — Kepner’s stepmother, who was additionally on the cruise alongside together with her youngsters and Kepner’s father — requested a delay in her custody listening to as a result of one among her minor youngsters might face prison fees, based on the submitting.
