A criminal case has been filed against Anna Kepner’s teenage stepbrother, identified as T.H., who faces charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse related to the death of an 18-year-old cheerleader during a family cruise on a Carnival cruise ship. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced the charges, highlighting the serious nature of the allegations involving sexual assault and homicide.
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Filing · April 15, 2026
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother, identified as T.H., has been formally charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse following her death on a Carnival cruise ship in November 2025. The charges stem from allegations that he sexually assaulted and strangled Anna during a family vacation. This filing marks a critical step in the legal process, moving the case toward trial.
open_in_new View sourceAnna Kepner’s Stepbrother Charged in Cheerleader’s Murder on Carnival Cruise Ship Anna Kepner’s stepbrother—identified only by the initials T.H.—is now facing charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse for the 18-year-old cheerleader’s cruise ship death. Anna Kepner’s teenage stepbrother has been accused of sexually assaulting her then strangling her to death during a family cruise. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced April 13 that Anna’s 16-year
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Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother, identified as T.H., has been formally charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse following her death on a Carnival cruise ship in November 2025. The charges stem from allegations that he sexually assaulted and strangled Anna during a family vacation. This filing marks a critical step in the legal process, moving the case toward trial.
Anna Kepner’s Stepbrother Charged in Cheerleader’s Murder on Carnival Cruise Ship Anna Kepner’s stepbrother—identified only by the initials T.H.—is now facing charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse for the …
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