Anna Kepner death: Timothy Hudson pleads not guilty in cruise ship murder case, awaits trial while free
A 16-year-old boy accused of raping and killing Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise ship is headed to trial after entering a not guilty plea in federal court, attorneys said Wednesday.
A 16-year-old boy accused of raping and killing Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise ship is headed to trial after entering a not guilty plea in federal court, attorneys said Wednesday.
Florida teen charged with rape, murder of Anna Kepner pleads not guilty to charges: Records
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old boy accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, during a family cruise vacation, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, according to court records.
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old boy accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, during a family cruise vacation, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, according to court records.
Anna Kepner death: Attorneys for stepbrother Timothy Hudson argue he should remain free on bond
Update (April 21, 2026): Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with the murder of his 16-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of aggravated sexual abuse and first-degree murder, according to court records.
Update (April 21, 2026): Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with the murder of his 16-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of aggravated sexual abuse and first-degree murder, according to court records.
Anna Kepner: Arraignment scheduled for stepbrother accused of killing Florida teen on cruise
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who is accused of sexually attacking and killing his stepsister during a family cruise vacation, has an arraignment hearing scheduled for next week in Miami, according to online records.
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who is accused of sexually attacking and killing his stepsister during a family cruise vacation, has an arraignment hearing scheduled for next week in Miami, according to online records.
Who is Timothy Hudson? Florida teen charged with murder, assault of Anna Kepner on cruise ship
Timothy Hudson – the stepbrother of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner, who was murdered while on vacation with her family – is now charged as an adult in connection with her death.
Timothy Hudson – the stepbrother of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner, who was murdered while on vacation with her family – is now charged as an adult in connection with her death.
Anna Kepner's stepbrother charged with 1st degree murder
A Florida teen is facing first-degree murder charges following the death of Anna Kepner, a Titusville teen who died while aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Texas-based attorney Lauren Cadilas appeared on Florida Live to discuss the case.
A Florida teen is facing first-degree murder charges following the death of Anna Kepner, a Titusville teen who died while aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Texas-based attorney Lauren Cadilas appeared on Florida Live to discuss the case.
Who is Anna Kepner? Florida teen, 18, found dead onboard Carnival cruise ship
The short life of a once bubbly teen girl who enjoyed makeup and creating TikTok videos came to an end when she was killed while on vacation with her family.
The short life of a once bubbly teen girl who enjoyed makeup and creating TikTok videos came to an end when she was killed while on vacation with her family.
Anna Kepner stepbrother charged with murder in Florida teen's cruise ship death
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Anna Kepner case: Has stepbrother been charged? New social media concerns
The father of Anna Kepner's stepbrother, who is reportedly under investigation in connection to the Florida 18-year-old's death during a family cruise, has expressed concerns about alleged social media posts by members of the Kepner Family.
The father of Anna Kepner's stepbrother, who is reportedly under investigation in connection to the Florida 18-year-old's death during a family cruise, has expressed concerns about alleged social media posts by members of the Kepner Family.
Anna Kepner's stepbrother, suspect in her death, in Federal Court
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 3. A criminal defense attorney, not affiliated with the case, speculates on why the family could have been in court.
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 3. A criminal defense attorney, not affiliated with the case, speculates on why the family could have been in court.
Prime suspect in teen's death, stepbrother of Anna Kepner, in Federal Court
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 6. Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship on November, 7, 2025. This week marks three months since the Titusville teen left on a vacation with her family and never came home.
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 6. Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship on November, 7, 2025. This week marks three months since the Titusville teen left on a vacation with her family and never came home.
Anna Kepner update: Stepbrother of teen found dead on Carnival cruise ship appears in federal court
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami, Friday.
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami, Friday.
Anna Kepner update: Teen 'suspect' said 'he 'can't remember anything' about girl's cruise ship death, mom says
A teen boy, who is reportedly being investigated as a possible suspect in the death of his step-sister, says he can't remember anything.
A teen boy, who is reportedly being investigated as a possible suspect in the death of his step-sister, says he can't remember anything.
Anna Kepner: Text messages reveal family conversations hours after teen's death aboard cruise ship
Released text messages in a court case involving Anna Kepner's family, show the family discussed keeping the 16-year-old son's name out of the media and keeping information from being released. Very little about Anna was mentioned. Here's what the text messages reveal:
Released text messages in a court case involving Anna Kepner's family, show the family discussed keeping the 16-year-old son's name out of the media and keeping information from being released. Very little about Anna was mentioned. Here's what the text messages reveal:
Anna Kepner update: family texts reveal new details
Text messages released from the family of Anna Kepner at the time of her passing on board a Carnival cruise ship have revealed more information about the dynamics of her family. FOX 35 reporter Esther Bower spoke with Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss more about the new developments.
Text messages released from the family of Anna Kepner at the time of her passing on board a Carnival cruise ship have revealed more information about the dynamics of her family. FOX 35 reporter Esther Bower spoke with Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss more about the new developments.
Anna Kepner: Custody hearing sheds light on family tensions after teen’s cruise ship death
Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.
Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.
Anna Kepner update: Family, high school leaders expected to attend court hearing this week
An upcoming custody hearing may reveal information about a potential suspect involved in the death of a Titusville teen, Anna Kepner.
An upcoming custody hearing may reveal information about a potential suspect involved in the death of a Titusville teen, Anna Kepner.
Anna Kepner: Family claims teen, found dead under bed, not seen for 17 hours
In a family court hearing, Anna Kepner's stepmom said she didn't check on Anna the night before she was found dead.
In a family court hearing, Anna Kepner's stepmom said she didn't check on Anna the night before she was found dead.
Kepner coverage: stepmom, sibling appears in court
Weeks after 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship, her 16-year-old stepbrother was named a suspect in her death investigation. A court hearing was held Friday morning about a custody dispute between his parents, Thomas and Shauntel Hudson. FOX 35's Garret Wymer covered the hearing, speaking live via Zoom with attorney Lauren Cadilac on what the new developments could mean.
Weeks after 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship, her 16-year-old stepbrother was named a suspect in her death investigation. A court hearing was held Friday morning about a custody dispute between his parents, Thomas and Shauntel Hudson. FOX 35's Garret Wymer covered the hearing, speaking live via Zoom with attorney Lauren Cadilac on what the new developments could mean.
Kepner update: attorney weighs in on custody dispute
A custody dispute between the stepmother of Anna Kepner and her ex-husband took place Friday morning, where new information was revealed about their children's living conditions. FOX 35's Esther Bower attended the hearing and joined Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest.
A custody dispute between the stepmother of Anna Kepner and her ex-husband took place Friday morning, where new information was revealed about their children's living conditions. FOX 35's Esther Bower attended the hearing and joined Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest.