In the premiere episode of I Fear You, Babe, Dino takes you through one of the most unsettling true crime stories of the year: the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship in early November. Found under a bed, wrapped in a blanket and life jackets, her death was ruled a homicide by mechanical asphyxiation. Dino unpacks the timeline, the known facts, the human dynamics, the complexity of crime at sea, and the emotional resonance of this case — all through his grounded, intuitive, observational voice. This episode is not sensationalist. It’s a compassionate deep dive into a real tragedy, an exploration of instinct, and a meditation on the fragility of safety.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS

This episode discusses:

Death of an 18-year-old

Asphyxiation

Homicide

Mention of a minor in proximity to a crime (with no speculation)

Family trauma

Crime scene concealment

Sensitive forensic detail (non-graphic)

Please listen with care.

📚 REFERENCE MATERIAL (CITED SOURCES)

Major Reporting Outlets

Associated Press (AP News): Coverage of the ruling of homicide and FBI investigation

People Magazine: Multiple reports including timeline, custody hearing statements, investigator updates

ABC News: Details on cause of death and mechanical asphyxiation findings

Fox News: Early reporting on autopsy status and investigative updates

New York Post: Public reporting on preliminary autopsy indications (non-speculative)

🛟 RESOURCES FOR LISTENERS

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline (even though assault was not indicated): 1-800-656-HOPE

FBI Major Case Contact Page (for crime tips or case updates)

Cruise Passenger Safety Resources: links to maritime safety info if desired

Mental Health Support: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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