Stepbrother Charged in Cruise Murder | 16-Year-Old Indicted as Adult in Anna Kepner Case

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A shocking federal case is unfolding after a 16-year-old stepbrother was charged as an adult in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Prosecutors allege first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in a case that has stunned families across the country.

According to the indictment unsealed on April 13, 2026, the alleged killing happened aboard the Carnival Horizon while the ship was traveling in international waters between Mexico and Florida. Investigators say the victim was later found hidden under a bed, and the accused now faces life in prison if convicted.

In this video, we break down the indictment, the allegations, the family's reaction, and what could happen next in federal court.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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