New details emerged in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard the Carnival Horizon. The Daily Mail first reported that the teen was “found wrapped in a blanket, covered over with life jackets and stuffed under a bed.”
The tabloid details how on November 6 Anna complained of feeling unwell during dinner and went back to her room early. Anna’s body was found by a maid the following morning at around 11 a.m.
This news comes as Anna’s father, Christopher Kepner, previously stated that he was in the dark regarding the investigation: “The FBI hasn’t shared anything with me yet… I have no idea what is going on right now.”
The Daily Mail reports that this information was obtained by two sources that spoke anonymously to the tabloid. The FBI and Carnival Cruise Line still have not released any new information and have not confirmed the tabloid’s report.
With foul play now being suggested, key questions remain as the FBI continues its investigation. Most notably, who are the suspects and who was last seen with Anna. The ship’s CCTV, lock link data (key card data showing who entered the cabin and when), and forensic evidence collected from the cabin and surrounding areas likely have key information.
As we previously reported, Anna likely died in international waters meaning the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) applies. Under DOHSA, compensation to surviving family is extremely limited even if there was foul play. For the Kepner family, their compensation will be limited to only funeral expenses.
We will continue to monitor this story and update readers as new information is released.
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Image Credit: Carnival Horizon – Wikipedia; Anna Kepner – Instagram