A Family Vacation Turns Tragic: What Happened to Anna Kepner?

A young cheerleader from Florida, Anna Kepner, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship. She was on a family trip with her dad, stepmom, and three stepsiblings. The ship was sailing back to Miami when a housekeeper discovered her body under the bed in her room. Anna had mentioned feeling unwell the night before and went to her cabin. When she didn't appear for breakfast, everyone started looking for her. Now, investigators are checking the ship's cameras and electronic records to see who went into her room. They are also looking at her phone records and talking to other passengers, crew members, and her family. The FBI is involved because Anna is a U. S. citizen, and the incident happened in international waters. The Miami FBI office is working with Carnival security. Carnival Cruise Line said they are helping with the investigation. In a surprising turn, a court filing suggests that criminal charges might be filed against one of Anna's stepsiblings. This came up in a divorce case involving Anna's stepmother, Shauntel Hudson. The filing says that Hudson can't testify right now because of this serious situation. The FBI told her that a criminal case might start against one of her children. This is a complex situation. It's important to remember that everyone involved is going through a tough time. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will likely come out as it progresses.