Timothy Hudson

Anna Kepner's alleged murderer Timothy Hudson is in custody at a Florida co-ed jail accused of staff corruption, inmate rape, and wrongful death. A judge previously criticized Hudson for 'depravity and psychopathy'.

A teenager accused of sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship turned himself in to federal authorities after a judge ruled he should face trial as an adult. The judge revoked his pretrial release, and he surrendered at a federal courthouse in Tampa.

A 16-year-old accused of murdering his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Horizon cruise ship was taken into custody after a federal judge revoked his pretrial release. The case was transferred to adult court, leading to charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.

A 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, was ordered held by a judge after being indicted for the murder of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, during a cruise in November 2025. The court cited concerns he may pose a danger to himself or others, and his federal trial is scheduled for September 8. Hudson is currently detained in a juvenile facility in Miami-Dade County.

Timothy Hudson, a 16-year-old, was taken into custody after a federal judge revoked his pretrial release following charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship in international waters. The case was transferred to adult court in April, leading prosecutors to seek Hudson's detention in an approved juvenile facility.

A teen accused of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship has been ordered detained pending trial after a federal judge cited public safety concerns. The 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, faces charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of Anna Kepner, found dead in their shared cabin on a cruise heading to Miami.

A 16-year-old teen, Timothy Hudson, was taken into custody after being charged as an adult for allegedly sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship. A federal judge revoked Hudson's pretrial release due to concerns about community safety, citing the severity of the charges and the risk of flight.

A teenager accused of killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship has been taken into custody after being charged as an adult. The case, which involves first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges, is being handled in federal court due to the victim's death occurring in international waters.

A 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship. Hudson was taken into custody after being charged as an adult, with a federal judge revoking his pretrial release due to concerns about community safety and flight risk.

Sixteen-year-old Timothy Hudson was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and will remain in custody until his trial for the November 2025 killing of his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a Carnival cruise. He faces federal charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse and has pleaded not guilty.

Federal prosecutors have submitted new sealed evidence in the case against Timothy Hudson, accused of murdering his stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise ship. Hudson, released pending trial with restrictions, faces adult charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. The Kepner family criticizes his continued freedom.

Timothy Hudson, 16, has been charged with the death and sexual assault of his stepsister Anna Kepner, who was killed on a Carnival cruise ship. Hudson's step-grandmother, Sonya Ziske, blamed parental irresponsibility as a major factor in the incident.

Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Anna Kepner, his 18-year-old stepsister, during a family cruise.

The step-grandmother of Timothy Hudson, a 16-year-old charged in Anna Kepner's death and sexual assault, claims Kepner's father and stepmother should face parental neglect charges. Timothy Hudson is the stepbrother of Anna Kepner.

Federal investigators obtained DNA from a mystery juvenile male allegedly involved in sexual activity with 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship before her death, complicating the case against her stepbrother Timothy Hudson, who faces charges for her alleged sexual assault and murder. DNA evidence from Kepner's body strongly suggests Hudson as the contributor, but prosecutors confirmed the other minor is not Hudson.

Anna Kepner, 18, was allegedly strangled to death by her 16-year-old stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, in their cabin aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship in November 2025. Prosecutors described the act as 'barbaric, intentional, and thoughtful,' citing DNA evidence and surveillance footage as key evidence in the case.

Timothy Hudson, a 16-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise, will remain free while a judge reviews arguments following a hearing. The case, covered by CBS News reporter Katrina Kaufman, highlights ongoing legal proceedings.

Timothy Hudson, a 16-year-old, remains free after a federal judge delayed a custody decision in his case for allegedly sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship. The case, transferred to adult court, involves charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse, with the victim's body found concealed under a bed. Hudson has pleaded not guilty and is under electronic monitoring while awaiting further rulings.

A 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, is facing federal charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse for the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Prosecutors seek his pretrial detention, arguing he poses a danger to the community, while his defense opposes immediate detention. A federal court in Miami will decide his release status under the Bail Reform Act.

A father whose daughter was allegedly killed by her stepbrother on a cruise ship is avoiding the June murder trial, citing emotional trauma. The 16-year-old stepbrother faces federal charges for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse, with authorities ruling the teen's death a homicide caused by mechanical asphyxiation.

A 16-year-old Florida boy, Timothy Hudson, has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, found dead on a Carnival cruise ship. The case, sealed until recently, involves adult prosecution requested by the US government.