New information has emerged in the death of Anna Kepner, the teenager found dead earlier this month aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship.
According to autopsy findings, Kepner died by asphyxiation caused by a “bar hold,” a choke-style restraint involving an arm across the neck.
The disturbing revelation adds new complexity to the ongoing investigation into her death, which has drawn widespread attention due to the circumstances and questions surrounding what happened onboard the vessel.
Authorities have not yet disclosed who applied the fatal restraint or whether charges are expected as investigators continue interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence from the cruise. Family members and supporters are demanding full transparency and justice as officials work to determine the sequence of events leading to her death.
Kepner, described as a vibrant and active teen, was found unresponsive in her cabin earlier this month, prompting a multi-agency probe involving cruise ship security and law enforcement officials.
Stay tuned for updates as investigators release more details on the bar-hold asphyxiation death of Anna Kepner aboard the Carnival Horizon.
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