A shadow has fallen over a family already reeling from tragedy. Eighteen-year-old Anna Kepner was discovered lifeless in her cabin during a cruise in November, a loss that sent shockwaves through those who knew her.
Now, a new and devastating revelation has surfaced. Court documents related to a separate family dispute reveal that Anna’s stepbrother has been charged with homicide in connection with her death.
The charge emerged within a Feb. 20 emergency divorce petition filed by Thomas Hudson, seeking full custody of his nine-year-old daughter. He alleges the child’s safety is at risk given the circumstances surrounding Anna’s death.
Currently, primary custody of the daughter rests with Hudson’s ex-wife, Shauntel Hudson, and her husband, Christopher Kepner – Anna’s father. The petition specifically references “social media from the Kepner family” as the source of this disturbing information.
According to the court filing, the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida issued the homicide charge against the stepbrother on February 3rd. The documents do not explicitly identify the individual by name.
This is a rapidly unfolding situation, and the full weight of these accusations is only beginning to be understood. The investigation continues to seek answers and clarity amidst profound grief and uncertainty.
