Carnival Cruise Death Mystery: 18-Year-Old Cheerleader's Asphyxiation Raises Alarming Questions | Hindustan Times
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An 18-year-old cheerleader from Florida, Anna Kepner, was found dead on a Carnival Horizon cruise ship in a shocking incident. According to ABC News, the cause of death was asphyxiation due to a bar hold choke. The gruesome discovery was made on November 7, when a cabin maid stumbled upon Kepner's body under a bed, wrapped in a blanket and covered with life vests. Investigations are ongoing, and preliminary findings suggest that there is no evidence of sexual assault or substance abuse. However, the exact circumstances surrounding Kepner's death remain unclear, pending the completion of autopsy and toxicology reports. A family court matter involving the Kepners has revealed that one of Anna's stepbrothers may face charges. Shauntel Hudson, Kepner's stepmother, who was on the cruise with her children and Kepner's father, has requested a delay in her custody hearing due to the ongoing FBI investigation into Kepner's death. The bar hold choke, a type of rear naked choke, involves the choker's arm crossing over the victim's neck. It is a potentially deadly move that can cause asphyxiation. The Kepner family was on a six-day Caribbean cruise when the tragedy occurred. A disturbing family dynamic has emerged, with reports suggesting that Anna's stepbrother had an obsession with her. The father of Kepner's ex-boyfriend described the stepbrother's behavior as 'infatuated' and 'attracted' to Anna. The incident has raised alarming questions about the safety and security on cruise ships.
