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Anna Kepner's Ex-Boyfriend Details Her Fear of Stepbrother Before Death

Inside EditionNovember 21, 20252 min278,436 views
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Circumstances of Death

  • πŸ’” 18-year-old cheerleader Anna Kepner was found dead on a cruise ship, reportedly from asphyxiation due to a bar held against her neck.
  • 🚨 Loud screams and chairs being thrown were heard from Anna's cabin before her body was discovered shoved under a bed.
  • πŸ” The FBI is investigating Anna's death due to the incident occurring in international waters.

Allegations of Harassment and Fear

  • 😨 Anna's ex-boyfriend, Joshua Tew, stated that Anna was afraid of her 16-year-old stepbrother.
  • 🏠 She frequently slept at friends' homes because she did not feel safe around him.
  • ⚠️ Tew alleges the stepbrother sexually harassed Anna, recounting an instance where he tried to climb into her bed.
  • 🀐 Anna was scared to report the harassment for fear of retaliation.

Family and Funeral

  • πŸ—£οΈ Anna's ex-boyfriend spoke with Inside Edition following her funeral near Orlando.
  • 🚫 Anna's biological mother reportedly banned from attending the funeral but snuck in.
  • πŸŽ‰ Mourners were encouraged to wear bright colors to honor Anna's bubbly personality.
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