Anna Kepner News & Updates

Christopher Kepner, the father of Anna Kepner, was served a subpoena to appear in family court for a child custody civil case. Information about Anna Kepner's death – of which the FBI has provided little details about – is being released through an unrelated court case in a dispute between Kepner's stepmother and her ex-husband – the father of the 16-year-old "suspect" in Kepner's death. To be clear, the FBI has not confirmed its investigation nor named anyone a suspect. FOX 35 and other outlets have reached out to the FBI several times regarding the case. Last week, Kepner's stepmom, Hudson, filed a motion for a gag order in the case, claiming through an attorney that the public exposure and reporting on the case and subsequent fillings could lead to "possible irreversible harm" to the children and family or could jeopardize the investigation and presumed defense.

New details are emerging in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, whose case remains under FBI investigation more than two weeks after she died aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Her 16-year-old stepbrother is considered a suspect, but no arrests have been made.

A Nov. 20 family custody court filing, confirms the FBI is conducing a murder investigation into the death of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner. Kepner's 16-year-old step brother -- who previous documents identified as a suspect in her death -- is named in these documents. Now, Kepner's stepmother wants to keep the public from viewing these documents, motioning for a gag order.

Anna Kepner's stepmother filed new court documents in the civil custody case, seeking a gag order for people involved in the case and to keep the rest of the case private so as to protect the FBI criminal investigation into Anna Kepner's death. Criminal Defense Attorney Jose Rivas joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss this latest court filing, why Anna's stepmother or the FBI would want these proceedings private, and its potential impact on the FBI investigation, where Anna Kepner's stepbrother is a suspect in her death aboard a Carnival cruise ship.

Two weeks after 18-year-old Anna Kepner died aboard a Carnival cruise ship, federal investigators have yet to arrest a suspect. Former sheriff’s detective James Copenhaver says agents are working through interviews with family members, other passengers and witnesses, while also reviewing extensive forensic and digital evidence.

New information has emerged in the death of 18-year-old cheerleader Anna Kepner after an unrelated family court hearing this week shed light on events that occurred during a Caribbean cruise where she died.

Family and friends filled a Titusville church Thursday evening to honor the life of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, whose death aboard a cruise ship nearly two weeks ago continues to raise painful questions.

Family and friends gathered Wednesday to celebrate the life of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, the Titusville teen who died earlier this month while aboard a Carnival cruise ship. A memorial service began at a local church as mourners filled the parking lot, reflecting the community’s love and support for the family. Many details surrounding Kepner’s death remain unclear.

18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month. While law enforcement did not initially open the case as a homicide, paperwork found in seemingly unrelated divorce proceedings reveal the FBI may be looking into Kepner's stepbrother as a suspect. FOX35 reporter Marie Edinger joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest details on the tragedy.

Lauren Cadilac, an attorney from Texas, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest on the FBI investigation into Anna Kepner's death aboard a Carnival cruise ship, the family dynamics of Anna Kepner's multiple stepmothers and stepsiblings and where the investigation and criminal charges may lead us, as court documents show the FBI is investigating Anna's stepbrother as a suspect.

The mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead aboard a cruise ship, is sharing memories of her daughter and describing her as a joyful, compassionate young woman. In an interview with FOX 35, Heather Kepner said Anna was “always happy,” recalling her daughter’s love of horseback riding and cheerleading.

Newly filed court documents indicate the FBI is investigating the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the Titusville teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship, as a suspect in her death.