Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise turns self in to be charged as adult
Summary
A 16-year-old named Timothy Hudson turned himself in after a judge decided he should be charged and held as an adult for allegedly killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival cruise ship. The case is in federal court because the crime happened in international waters.Key Facts
- Timothy Hudson is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
- Anna Kepner was found dead on the cruise ship on November 6, with cause of death as mechanical asphyxia (being unable to breathe due to pressure).
- Initially, Timothy was allowed to live with an uncle and wear an electronic monitor while awaiting trial as a juvenile.
- The judge changed that decision after the case moved to adult court, ordering Timothy to surrender to federal authorities.
- The crime happened in international waters, so federal court has jurisdiction.
- Prosecutors argued Timothy is a danger to the community and a flight risk because he faces a possible life sentence as an adult.
- Timothy pleaded not guilty, and his lawyers say he followed all release rules before.
- Anna Kepner was a high school cheerleader, and her family asked people to wear bright colors at her memorial to honor her memory.
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