The Florida cheerleader killed on a Carnival cruise was allegedly strangled to death in a bar hold, according to a report.

Anna Kepner died from asphyxiation from the vicious move — an arm across her neck — and had two bruises on the side of her throat, a source close to the investigation told ABC News Friday.

Anna Kepner was allegedly strangled to death in a bar hold after she was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise. Instagram/@anna.kepner16

Anna Kepner (left) died from asphyxiation from the move — an arm across her neck — and had two bruises on the side of her throat. Instagram/@anna.kepner16

There were no apparent signs of sexual assault, nor were there drugs or alcohol in her system, the insider said.

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