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Carnival Horizon Passenger Found Dead: Homicide Investigation Underway

11/26/2025

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Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old passenger on the Carnival Horizon, was found dead aboard the ship.
The death was ruled a homicide due to "mechanical asphyxia."
The injury date is listed as November 6.
The death certificate indicates she was asphyxiated by another person.
No charges have been filed, though her stepbrother may face potential charges.

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Story summary

Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old passenger on the Carnival Horizon, was found dead aboard the ship.
The death was ruled a homicide due to "mechanical asphyxia."
The injury date is listed as November 6.
The death certificate indicates she was asphyxiated by another person.
No charges have been filed, though her stepbrother may face potential charges.