Anna Kepner’s father tearfully accepts slain daughter’s high school diploma
Christopher Kepner accepted his daughter Anna's high school diploma during a heartfelt ceremony. Anna was tragically murdered by her stepbrother while on a family cruise last November. The family honored her memory with blue butterfly shirts, reflecting her favorite color, as they mourned her loss.
- ▪Anna Kepner was allegedly murdered by her 16-year-old stepbrother Timothy Hudson during a family cruise.
- ▪Christopher Kepner received Anna's diploma at Temple Christian School, where he was met with a standing ovation.
- ▪Timothy Hudson has been indicted for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse and is set to be tried in September.
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US News Anna Kepner’s father tearfully accepts slain daughter’s high school diploma By Patrick Reilly Published May 19, 2026, 9:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Anna Kepner’s grieving father wiped away tears as he accepted his slain daughter’s high school diploma — months after she was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by her stepbrother on a family cruise. Christopher Kepner wiped tears from his face and received a standing ovation as he was handed Anna’s diploma at the commencement ceremony at the Temple Christian School in Florida this weekend, according to emotional footage obtained by “Good Morning America.” “It was hard,” Christopher, 41, said of the heavy moment.
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