Anna Kepner case: Has stepbrother been charged? New social media concerns

The father of Anna Kepner's stepbrother, who is reportedly under investigation in connection to the Florida 18-year-old's death during a family cruise, has expressed concerns about alleged social media posts by members of the Kepner Family.

Anna Kepner's stepbrother, suspect in her death, in Federal Court
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The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 3. A criminal defense attorney, not affiliated with the case, speculates on why the family could have been in court. 

Prime suspect in teen's death, stepbrother of Anna Kepner, in Federal Court
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The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 6. Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship on November, 7, 2025. This week marks three months since the Titusville teen left on a vacation with her family and never came home. 

Anna Kepner update: Stepbrother of teen found dead on Carnival cruise ship appears in federal court

The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami, Friday. 

Anna Kepner: Text messages reveal family conversations hours after teen's death aboard cruise ship

Released text messages in a court case involving Anna Kepner's family, show the family discussed keeping the 16-year-old son's name out of the media and keeping information from being released. Very little about Anna was mentioned. Here's what the text messages reveal:

Anna Kepner update: family texts reveal new details
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Text messages released from the family of Anna Kepner at the time of her passing on board a Carnival cruise ship have revealed more information about the dynamics of her family. FOX 35 reporter Esther Bower spoke with Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss more about the new developments. 

Anna Kepner: Custody hearing sheds light on family tensions after teen’s cruise ship death

Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.

Kepner coverage: stepmom, sibling appears in court
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Weeks after 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship, her 16-year-old stepbrother was named a suspect in her death investigation. A court hearing was held Friday morning about a custody dispute between his parents, Thomas and Shauntel Hudson. FOX 35's Garret Wymer covered the hearing, speaking live via Zoom with attorney Lauren Cadilac on what the new developments could mean.

Kepner update: attorney weighs in on custody dispute
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A custody dispute between the stepmother of Anna Kepner and her ex-husband took place Friday morning, where new information was revealed about their children's living conditions. FOX 35's Esther Bower attended the hearing and joined Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest.

Anna Kepner update: Florida teen died by asphyxiation, found under cruise ship bed, court documents say

Anna Kepner, the Florida teen who mysteriously died aboard the Carnival cruise ship, died from asphyxiation, or being deprived of oxygen, according to new court documents filed in an unrelated child custody case between Kepner's stepmom and her ex-husband.

Anna Kepner: Florida teen cause of death revealed in court docs
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New court documents revealed in the custody dispute between Anna Kepner's stepmom and her ex-husband confirm that the Titusville, Florida teenager died by asphyxiation, and that her body was found underneath the cruise ship bed. Court documents also reveal that Kepner's stepbrother is an apparent "suspect" in the FBI's investigation. The FBI, to date, has released few, if any, details on the case or investigation, citing agency policy.

Trial attorney speaks on many questions in Anna Kepner's death
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Orlando-based trial attorney Mark NeJame discussed questions regarding Anna Kepner's death and what he would like to find out. Reports say Kepner died by asphyxiation -- but that could mean a number of things, NeJame said. The next court appearance for the custody battle between Anna's stepmother and her ex-husband is set for Dec. 5.

Anna Kepner’s family seek answers, while Carnival passengers recall chaotic night of teen's death

Investigators still have not announced any arrests three weeks after Titusville teen Anna Kepner died aboard a cruise ship. Her family says they are desperate for answers, while passengers recall a chaotic night with little information.

Teen’s death on cruise ship, family still waiting for answers
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Nearly three weeks after 18-year-old Anna Kepner boarded a cruise and never returned home, her family says they are still waiting for answers in the FBI’s investigation. Despite court documents indicating the teen’s 16-year-old stepbrother is considered a suspect, no arrests have been made in her death aboard the Carnival Horizon.

Judge’s ruling could reveal new details in Anna Kepner death
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A newly issued ruling is poised to open a window into the final hours of 18-year-old Anna Kepner’s life. With a judge refusing to seal a related custody case, family members hope long-withheld details about her death aboard a cruise ship will finally come to light.