Suspect in Stepsister’s Death Claims Memory Loss

A 16-year-old boy is under investigation for the homicide of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Text messages from his parents reveal he has no recollection of the events leading to her death, which was caused by mechanical asphyxia. Kepner’s death has garnered significant media attention, prompting scrutiny of the boy’s role as a suspect within his blended family. Following the incident, he was placed with a relative after returning from the cruise.

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