Teenager Accused of Killing Stepsister on Carnival Cruise Ship to Stand Trial in Miami
A trial date has been set for the teenager accused of killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival cruise ship. The trial will take place at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Courthouse in Miami, Florida, with jury selection and proceedings expected to begin on June 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The defendant, Thomas Hudson, is facing charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse in connection with Kepner's death during a November 2025 cruise. Prosecutors allege that the incident occurred on the ship, leading to Hudson being indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury.