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Florida cheerleader who He died earlier this month on a cruise ship bound for the Caribbean According to one report, a maid was found wrapped in blankets, covered with a life jacket and stuffed under the bed.
18 year old Anna Kepner was Found dead in her cabin on board the Carnival Horizon traveling from miami six days in the caribbean cruise On 7th November.
The teen, originally from Titusville, Florida, about 40 miles from Orlando, complained during dinner that she was not feeling well and returned to her cabin early. When her family met for breakfast the next morning, she was nowhere to be seen, according to daily Mail.
His family begins a frantic search for the massive ship, which It can accommodate approximately 4,000 guests and 1,450 crew membersBut her body was later found by a maid around 11 am, sources said.
After the shocking discovery, the ship changed course to return to the port of Miami. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner reported Kepner’s time of death as 11:17 a.m., but did not provide a cause. An autopsy was conducted on November 11, but its results have not been shared yet Florida Today.
The teen’s grieving father, Christopher Kepner, 41, said Match Earlier this month, investigators had not shared many details about their daughter’s death with the family.
“I don’t know what’s happening right now. We’re just trying to sit back and wait for answers,” he said.
The FBI is investigating the teen’s death because it occurred in international waters between Mexico and Florida.
The 18-year-old girl, nicknamed “Anna Banana” by her loved ones, was scheduled to graduate from Temple Christian School in Titusville in May. Kepner’s family described the gymnast and varsity cheerleader as “bubbly” and said she planned to join the Army after graduating from high school in 2026. He also hoped to one day become a K9 police officer.
The teen also loved sports and University of Georgia football. according to his obituary, She dreamed of becoming a cheerleader for the Bulldogs.
“She was full of life and everyone in this community loved her. She was special to many people. The entire family is lost for words. We miss her and love her more than anything,” her father said.
In a heartfelt tribute, a Temple Christian School teacher described how Kepner “brought warmth and energy to the classroom.”
The teacher, named Mr. Bruner, wrote, “Your curiosity, your gentle spirit, and the way you cared about those around you made a lasting impression on me and everyone who knew you.” “I’ll miss you popping your head into my office to say hello and that turning into a fun 15-minute conversation.”
“While losing you is heartbreaking, I am grateful for the time I spent with you and the privilege of being a part of our TCS family,” the teacher said.
“Our focus is on supporting our guest’s family and cooperating with the FBI,” Carnival said in a statement.