The Cause of the Death of a Teenager on the Cruise Liner Has Been Established

• The death of Anna Keppner has been ruled a homicide caused by mechanical asphyxiation.
• Her 16-year-old stepbrother is a suspect.
• The investigation is being led by the FBI across international waters.

The death of 18-year-old Anna Keppner on the Carnival Horizon cruise liner has been ruled a homicide. This decision has become the latest development in a case that has drawn international attention.

According to witness statements, the cause of Keppner's death was "mechanical asphyxiation," which indicates that someone or something obstructed her breathing. In the testimony regarding the death, it was noted that "the victim was mechanically restrained by other individuals."

Anna Keppner was a cheerleader from Florida who was traveling on the cruise with her family. She was on vacation with her father, stepmother, brother, and grandmother. On the day before her death, she spent time in the casino on the ship, where she told her grandmother: "I love you. I’ll see you later." The next morning, she was found dead in her cabin, hidden under the blanket.

The suspect in the case is her 16-year-old stepbrother. This information has been confirmed by court documents, which detail the separation of his parents. After the ship's arrival in Miami, the stepbrother was detained, but the details of this incident remain unclear.

The investigation into the case is being led by the FBI, since the death occurred in international waters. The Carnival Horizon ship returned to Miami on November 8, as planned.

According to medical expert data, the time of Keppner's death was recorded at 11:17 AM on November 7. Family attorneys reported that preliminary results indicated signs of sexual assault, as well as narcotics or alcohol in the victim's system.

The FBI notes that the investigation of crimes on cruise ships is complex due to jurisdictional issues, since the ships are registered in one country but may operate in the waters of other countries.

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