The father of Anna Kepner is speaking out about his 16-year-old stepson after the death of his daughter. Authorities discovered the Florida cheerleader dead on a Carnival Cruise ship.
According to People, authorities are considering the stepson a possible suspect in her death. Christopher Kepner last saw his daughter alive during dinner on the cruise ship. A housekeeper later discovered her body under a bed.
He told People, "I do not stand behind what my stepson has done. I want him to face the consequences ... I will be fighting to make sure that does happen."
Anna Kepner's Father Speaks Out
"He was a normal kid," Christopher said. "And I would've never thought that any of this would've happened."
The family is mourning the loss of Anna Kepner.
"The outgoing, adventurous teen lived every day with her whole heart, and was "thoughtful, nurturing, and always thinking of others," her obituary reads. "She was also incredibly determined and hardworking; reliable, responsible, and always willing to help."
The obituary continued, "She loved her siblings deeply and made sure they always felt it whether it be taking them to the park, Halloween Horror Nights, or just out for fun, because that's who she was: thoughtful, nurturing, and always thinking of others. She had a big, beautiful heart, often sending random 'I love you' messages or little gestures that made someone's day. Anna loved kids, dolphins, butterflies, arts and crafts, and doing puzzles with her Memaw. She had the best 'blonde moments,' the kind that made everyone laugh. And her famous 'I gotta poop' joke will be one her family never forgets. Whoever's house was closest got the surprise visit!"
