Anna Kepner Seen Dancing Aboard Carnival Horizon Before Her Mysterious Death [WATCH]

A newly surfaced video shows 18-year-old Anna Kepner dancing with fellow passengers aboard the Carnival Horizon just days before she was found dead in her cabin, as federal authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, as reported by Fox News.

The video, posted on TikTok by user @nickcapo609, captures Carnival Horizon’s Sail Away Party on Nov. 2, as the ship departed PortMiami for a weeklong Caribbean cruise.

In the footage, passengers are seen gathered on the open deck, swaying to music as the ship began its voyage.

Near the center of the crowd, Kepner is visible wearing black shorts and a white top, dancing alongside other travelers. Her grandmother, dressed in pink, can be seen standing nearby.

The video represents one of the last known public appearances of Kepner before her death. Authorities have released limited information about what occurred between the time the footage was recorded and the discovery of her body.

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Kepner was found dead on Nov. 7 inside her cabin aboard the Carnival Horizon. According to officials, her body was discovered under a bed in the room she was sharing with two siblings, including her 16-year-old stepbrother.

The ship returned to PortMiami on Nov. 9, at which point federal authorities boarded the vessel and began collecting evidence.

Officials said Kepner died from “mechanical asphyxia.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the death.

While the FBI has not publicly identified any suspects and no criminal charges have been filed, developments in family court proceedings have shed light on the direction of the inquiry.

Court filings related to an ongoing dispute involving Kepner’s father and stepmother, Christopher Kepner and Shauntel Kepner, and Shauntel Kepner’s ex-husband, Thomas Hudson, indicate that the couple’s 16-year-old son is being investigated in connection with Anna Kepner’s death.

Authorities have not released additional details regarding the nature of that investigation.

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Video shows the Carnival Horizon Sail Away Party on November 2 as the ship left Miami for a weeklong Caribbean cruise

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The FBI has not commented publicly on whether any criminal conduct has been established, and investigators have not confirmed whether additional individuals are being scrutinized.

The lack of public information has left many questions unanswered as the investigation continues.

Kepner was from Titusville, Florida, and was a senior at Temple Christian School. According to her family, she was preparing to graduate in the spring of 2026 and had expressed plans to enlist in the U.S. Navy after completing high school.

Carnival Cruise Line has not released a detailed public statement addressing the circumstances of Kepner’s death beyond confirming cooperation with federal authorities.

Federal investigators continue to review evidence gathered from the ship following its return to Miami.

The case has drawn attention due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the discovery of Kepner’s body and the involvement of federal authorities.

As of now, no timeline has been provided for the conclusion of the investigation, and officials have urged the public to avoid speculation while the inquiry remains active.

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