Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise remains free after hearing
Summary
A federal judge in Miami allowed 16-year-old Timothy Hudson to remain free under electronic monitoring while his case moves forward. Hudson is charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship, with the crime occurring in international waters.Key Facts
- Timothy Hudson, 16, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
- He was initially treated as a juvenile and allowed to live with an uncle under electronic monitoring.
- The case moved to adult court because the crime happened in international waters, outside U.S. state jurisdiction.
- Hudson’s stepsister, Anna Kepner, was found dead hidden under a bed on the cruise ship.
- The cause of death was mechanical asphyxia, meaning something blocked her breathing.
- Prosecutors say Kepner was pinned down, raped violently, and strangled to death.
- The judge has not yet decided whether Hudson should be kept in custody and is consulting with U.S. Marshals about where to hold him.
- Hudson pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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