The trial of Anna Kepner’s stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, is scheduled to start in September 2026. Notably, he has been charged with murder and sexual assault, which is linked to the death of the 16-year-old Anna at the Carnival Horizon in November 2025. Timothy is supposed to face a life sentence if he is found guilty of all the charges. On the other hand, he has pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
The case witnessed a new turn recently when prosecutors revealed in a hearing that the FBI discovered Anna Kepner’s damaged phone inside the ship. The FBI checked the surveillance footage, and the location of the phone matched the places where Timothy was spotted. Timothy had later allegedly tried to destroy the phone. He is currently not in custody and staying with his uncle until the trial starts. Meanwhile, the federal prosecutors have acquired new evidence, on the basis of which Timothy might not be able to remain free before the trial.
Federal prosecutors have submitted the new evidence to the court
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