Crime
Anna Kepner Uncle Martin Donohue Alleges Stepbrother Responsible for Her Death
The investigation into the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found deceased aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, has taken a new turn as unverified claims surfaced on social media alleging potential involvement by a family member.
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A man identifying himself as Martin Donohue, who claims to be the victim’s uncle, posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), alleging that Kepner was traveling with her father, stepmother, stepbrother, and additional relatives.
In the post, he accuses the victim’s stepbrother of murdering her, asserting that she was beaten, killed, and hidden under a bed wrapped in a sheet and partially covered with life jackets.
He further alleges the stepbrother then slept in the bed as though nothing had happened.
Donohue expressed outrage in his post, claiming he is “sickened” by the alleged silence of Kepner’s father regarding her death.
At this time, none of the allegations made on social media have been substantiated by law enforcement or confirmed by official sources.
Given the seriousness of the claims, legal experts note that if no arrest has been made and the allegations are false, such statements could be considered highly defamatory.
This development appears to align with earlier information circulating about the case. The message shown was posted by Anna Kepner’s biological mother, Tabitha Kepner, and originates from her TikTok account.
The post expresses deep grief and frustration, with Tabitha stating she only learned of her daughter’s death days after it occurred. In her message, she shares heartbreak over not being contacted by Anna’s father or stepmother and expresses sorrow, love, and regret for not being present.
The emotional nature of the post highlights the pain the family is experiencing and adds another layer to the ongoing situation surrounding Anna’s death.
At this time, the message remains a personal statement from a grieving parent and has not been referenced or confirmed by investigators.
Investigators have not confirmed whether anyone related to the family is a suspect, nor have they identified any person of interest publicly.
The incident occurred aboard the Carnival Horizon, which returned to PortMiami on Saturday morning following a Caribbean itinerary with nearly 4,000 passengers aboard.
FBI agents boarded the vessel upon arrival, and a body—confirmed to be Kepner—was transferred to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy.
At this stage, the FBI has not released a cause of death, and authorities have not stated whether the death is being investigated as a homicide.
However, multiple unofficial reports circulating online claim that Kepner may have been found with injuries and wrapped in bedding.
These reports remain unconfirmed, and federal investigators have not addressed them publicly.
The FBI investigation remains active. No arrests have been announced, and authorities have not provided additional updates regarding suspects, evidence, or next steps in the case.
Officials emphasize that until the autopsy is complete and investigative findings are verified, speculation should be avoided.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact the FBI Miami Field Office or submit a tip through the FBI Public Access Tip Line.
Further updates will be released when verified information becomes available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.