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<\/p>\nMIAMI\u00a0\u2014 In a significant development, a federal judge has ordered 17-year-old Timothy Hudson to be held in custody until his trial for the alleged rape and murder of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a Carnival Cruise ship last year.<\/p>\n
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Hudson, charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse, had previously been allowed to remain with family under electronic monitoring after his initial arrest. However, following a recent hearing, the court revoked his pretrial release, citing him as a danger to the community.<\/p>\n
The tragic incident occurred on November 6-7, 2025, aboard the\u00a0Carnival Horizon\u00a0while the ship was in international waters en route to Miami. Kepner\u2019s body was discovered by a housekeeper concealed under a bed in the cabin she was sharing with Hudson and another family member. The medical examiner ruled her death as mechanical asphyxiation.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors have highlighted a 36-minute security video as key evidence in the case, along with DNA, Apple Watch data showing signs of a struggle, and phone records. The defense continues to maintain Hudson\u2019s innocence.<\/p>\n
The ruling has brought a measure of relief to Kepner\u2019s family, who expressed that they can now feel safer knowing the accused is in custody while awaiting trial, currently scheduled for later this year.<\/p>\n
This high-profile case has drawn intense public attention due to the family relationship involved and the cruise ship setting. Hudson has pleaded not guilty to the charges.<\/p>\n
Our thoughts remain with Anna Kepner\u2019s family and loved ones as they continue to seek justice for this heartbreaking loss.<\/p>\n
The case remains ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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