"The cause of Anna Kepner's Nov. 6 death was determined to be mechanical asphyxia, which is when an object or physical force stops someone from breathing."
"A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging serious offenses that allegedly occurred aboard a vessel in international waters."
"I hope he will be in custody soon. We are ready for justice,” said Kepner's grandfather, Jeffrey Kepner, who was on the cruise."
"At her memorial service in November, family members encouraged people to wear bright colors instead of the traditional black in honor of Anna's bright and beautiful soul."
Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old, died from mechanical asphyxia while on a Carnival Cruise. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with her murder and aggravated sexual abuse. Kepner's body was found concealed under a bed in a shared room. The boy was initially charged in February and indicted in March. U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones expressed condolences to the victim's family and noted the seriousness of the charges. Kepner was a high school cheerleader, and her family held a memorial service encouraging bright colors to honor her spirit.
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