NewsNBC 6 South FloridaMay 27, 2026Miami-Dade
Teen charged in cruise ship death remains free pending judge's decision
A federal judge has allowed a 16-year-old charged with the murder and sexual assault of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship to remain free while considering whether to move him into custody. The case, which involves the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, was transferred from juvenile to adult court, prompting prosecutors to argue for detention due to the severity of the charges.
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The court's pending decision will determine whether the defendant remains under electronic monitoring at home or is detained in a federal facility while awaiting trial for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
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personEdwin Torres“U.S. Magistrate Judge presiding over the case.”personEvan Kuhl“Federal Public Defender representing the defendant.”personChristopher Kepner“Father of the victim.”personAlejandra Lopez“Assistant U.S. Attorney arguing for the defendant's detention.”personTimothy Hudson“16-year-old defendant charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abu”otherCarnival Horizon“Cruise ship where the incident occurred.”locationJames Lawrence King Federal Justice Building“Location of the court hearing in Miami.”personAnna Kepner“18-year-old victim and stepsister of the defendant.”