Why Did the FBI Get Involved in a Cruise Ship Death? The Anna Kepner Case

Why Did the FBI Get Involved in a Cruise Ship Death? The Anna Kepner Case

An 18-year-old high-school senior, Anna Kepner, boarded the Carnival Horizon in early November 2025 for what was supposed to be a weeklong Caribbean getaway. Within days, she was found dead onboard. The ship returned to Port Miami, and waiting at the pier were agents from the FBI.

In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we break down the facts only — no speculation, no rumors. What do we actually know about what happened aboard the Carnival Horizon? Why does the FBI take the lead when a death occurs on the open sea? And how common are fatalities aboard cruise ships that carry millions of passengers every year?

Tony unpacks the confirmed timeline: when Anna was found, when the ship returned, and how federal jurisdiction under Title 18 U.S. Code § 7 gives the FBI authority over deaths that happen in U.S. maritime territory. We also look at the bigger picture — how cruise lines handle onboard deaths, what the statistics show, and why so few details ever reach the public.

This is not about gossip — it’s about transparency, procedure, and accountability when tragedy strikes far from shore.
A promising life ended in silence. The investigation continues. And we ask the question every parent and passenger deserves answered: How does someone die at sea — and why don’t we hear the truth sooner?

Stay tuned for updates as the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner and FBI release their findings.


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Did Wendi Adelson Try To Frame Her Ex-Boyfriend For The Murder Of Her Ex-Husband Dan Markel?

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Murder Plots Over Dinner With Wendi Adelson? The Adelson Lifestyle on FULL Display

Murder Plots Over Dinner With Wendi Adelson? The Adelson Lifestyle on FULL Display

Murder Plots Over Dinner With Wendi Adelson? The Adelson Lifestyle on FULL Display This part of the testimony peels back another disturbing layer. Jeff recalls Wendy telling him about a “celebration dinner” with Charlie shortly after Dan Markel was killed. What should have been an unspeakable tragedy was instead framed as an event to toast. To make matters worse, Wendy would later suggest Jeff himself as a suspect—a move that almost ruined his life. Cross-examination digs into Jeff’s recollections, with questions about Ferrari colors, Charlie’s charisma, and whether Jeff might have been jealous. The attorneys push odd angles, including questions about bathroom trips and cocaine use, that leave the courtroom baffled. The hosts tear into this bizarre strategy, pointing out how the defense seemed desperate to redirect suspicion anywhere but toward Charlie and Donna. The conversation returns to the idea that Jeff may have been set up as the fall guy. His original travel plans had him leaving Tallahassee at the exact time Dan Markel was shot—until he changed them last minute. That twist may have blown apart a carefully orchestrated plan to place him near the scene. For listeners, this segment highlights the surreal mix of absurd and sinister in the Adelson case. Celebration dinners, strange cross-exams, and the very real possibility of framing an innocent man—the hallmarks of a family that normalized manipulation at every level. Hashtags:  #DanMarkel #WendyAdelson #JeffLacasse #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #MurderForHire Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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