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Stepbrother pleads not guilty to murder, sex abuse charges in teen's cruise ship death
Prosecutors say the 16-year-old sexually assaulted and killed his 18-year-old stepsister, and he could face life in prison if convicted.
- On Tuesday, a 16-year-old pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, waiving his appearance in Miami federal court.
- Kepner was discovered by a housekeeper under her bed in a Carnival Horizon stateroom during a family cruise in November 2025; the ship returned to Port Miami on Nov. 8, 2025.
- ABC News reported Kepner died by asphyxiation from a 'bar hold,' while investigators identified two bruises on her neck; prosecutors allege the 16-year-old sexually assaulted and intentionally killed her.
- A federal judge ruled the case will proceed with the defendant prosecuted as an adult rather than as a juvenile, meaning he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
- Following the death, the 16-year-old underwent psychiatric observation in Miami before his release, while the family of the Titusville, Florida, teen stated they want Kepner remembered for her 'generosity and spirit.
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Stepbrother accused of killing Florida teen on cruise ship pleads not guilty, waives appearance
Anna Kepner’s stepbrother, charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse, was set to appear in federal court on Wednesday but waived his appearance and pleaded not guilty.
Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Stepsister on Cruise
A teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship filed a not-guilty plea Tuesday and waived his appearance at a hearing in Miami federal court. Timothy Hudson has received the indictment and is waiving his appearance at an arraignment scheduled for Wednesday, defense attorney Eric Cohen said...
Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty - Boston News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (AP) — A teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship filed a not-guilty plea Tuesday and waived his appearance at a hearing in Miami federal court. Timothy Hudson has received the indictment and is waiving his appearance at an arraignment scheduled for Wednesday, defense attorney Eric Cohen said in a court filing. The 16-year-old also signed the one-page document. Cohen didn’t immediately respond to an email seek…
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