Overview
- FBI Miami said agents responded and boarded the Carnival Horizon when it arrived at PortMiami on Nov. 8.
- Carnival Cruise Line confirmed a guest died, said it is cooperating with federal investigators, and noted its focus is supporting the family.
- Authorities have not disclosed how or when the death occurred, and they have released no additional circumstances.
- The family identified the passenger as Anna Kepner of Titusville, Florida, describing the 18-year-old as a straight‑A student who had recently completed tests to join the military.
- Some local reports suggested a homicide investigation and social media video showed a body being removed, but law enforcement has not confirmed those details.