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Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody following adult charges
The judge said no release condition can protect the public as the 16-year-old awaits trial on murder and sexual abuse charges.
- On Monday a federal judge ordered 16-year-old Timothy Hudson into custody after months of legal disputes over his pretrial release. Hudson reported to the Tampa courthouse, where U.S. Marshals took him into custody pending trial.
- Because the incident occurred in international waters, the case is being prosecuted in federal court. The detention order resolved months of legal disputes regarding Hudson's pretrial freedom and release conditions.
- Federal authorities allege Hudson was responsible for the November 2025 death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard the Carnival Horizon. Hudson has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- The Kepner Family thanked the FBI, the United States Attorney's Office, and the U.S. Marshals Service for securing the detention. Family members expressed relief, stating they are now at peace knowing he cannot harm anyone while awaiting trial.
- Prosecutors can now prepare for evidentiary hearings without the logistical complications of pretrial release conditions. The family remains focused on honoring Anna's memory as the trial approaches in the coming months.
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Stepbrother accused of killing Anna Kepner on cruise ship will be held in custody pending trial, judge rules
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
·United States
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Baby-faced stepbrother accused of killing Anna Kepner on cruise ordered to jail ahead of trial
The baby-faced teen accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a family cruise was ordered to be detained until his trial after months of walking free.
·New York, United States
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Judge orders teen accused of killing his stepsister on a cruise to be held in jail until murder trial
A federal judge in Florida ordered a teenager to remain behind bars until his trial in the sexual assault and murder of his stepsister aboard a cruise ship last year, according to court records unsealed Monday
·United States
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