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Cheerleader’s Stepbro Charged with Murder in Cruise Ship Killing: Family

2026-02-24 News & Politics
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According to newly released court documents, Anna Kepner’s 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with homicide in connection to her cruise ship death. Kepner was found dead inside her Carnival Horizon cabin in November 2025; a medical examiner claimed she died from asphyxia due to a bar hold. The stepbrother appeared in federal court tin Miami earlier this month. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case. Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Host: Chris Stewart Editor: Curtis Lee-Tai Hosang #Florida #Cruise #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@Tucker-l5t 2026-02-24

What's weird to me is that the family and others are doing more to protect the boy than they ever did to protect Anna. This is typical

286 4 replies
@Diaspora1970 2026-02-24

As a female she should've had her own room. They are not blood related.

342 12 replies
@letaadcock1239 2026-02-24

Charge that creepy, lousy mother and the dad too!😡

1.6k 45 replies
@dianabadger2493 2026-02-24

The fact that the biological father and step mother had Anna's body cremated while there is an ongoing homicide case is the biggest red flag. I pray that both parents and stepbrother get charged and Anna gets justice.

427 14 replies
@cm9859 2026-02-24

Charge the stepmother too and Anna's father. The three of them should be charged.

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@yungnsurly 2026-02-24

He has a lot more than ADHD!! Since when does ADHD make you kill people?

2.0k 148 replies
@mzdkkeller 2026-02-24

So disgusting that this punk has been protected from the truth and responsibility. He should definitely be tried as an adult. Shame on every member of that family or anyone keeping justice away from that beautiful, innocent young girl. He should get the maximum sentence, ADULT sentence.

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@trevordaigneault4159 2026-02-24

Charge him as an adult. I was 16 once and I knew better. The step mom should be held accountable as well.

152 3 replies
@ssmith364 2026-02-24

The father is NO BETTER THEN THIS LACK LUSTER Step Mother/mother.

704 13 replies
@DeniselovesOllie 2026-02-25

These teens should have NEVER been in the same cabin.

703 22 replies

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