T.H.

Federal prosecutors seek to detain 16-year-old T.H., accused of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his stepsister Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship. The case has shifted to adult prosecution, prompting calls for his pretrial detention, while the victim’s father demands justice and public safety measures.

Anna Kepner's father demands her accused stepbrother, T.H., be incarcerated in 'orange jumpsuits and handcuffs' after he was federally charged as an adult with her murder and sexual assault. The 16-year-old faces life imprisonment if convicted, while the U.S. Attorney's Office emphasizes the case will proceed with professionalism.

A 16-year-old Florida boy, T.H., faces murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges for killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship. The case is in federal court due to the death occurring in international waters, marking a rare prosecution of a minor in federal court.

Anna Kepner's stepbrother, T.H., faces adult charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse after her death on a Carnival Cruise Line ship. Authorities ruled her death a homicide caused by mechanical asphyxiation.