Summary
A 16-year-old boy is charged with the sexual assault and murder of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival cruise ship. Authorities say the incident occurred while the ship was in international waters, and the boy faces charges as an adult.
Key Facts
- A 16-year-old boy has been charged as an adult for the crimes.
- The victim, Anna Kepner, was 18 years old.
- The incident happened on a Carnival cruise ship named Carnival Horizon.
- Anna Kepner's body was found under a bed, wrapped in a blanket, and covered by life vests.
- The cause of death was determined to be "mechanical asphyxia".
- Anna had been on the cruise with her father, stepmother, and other family members.
- Prosecutors say the boy originally faced juvenile charges, but was later indicted as an adult.
- If convicted, the stepbrother could face a life sentence.
