Timothy Hudson, a 16-year-old charged with the murder and sexual assault of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, remains free after a recent hearing in Miami. The incident occurred on a cruise ship in November 2025, where Anna's body was found by cleaning staff, with asphyxiation confirmed as the cause of death. During the hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin Torres did not make a final decision on Hudson's detention, indicating he would consult with the U.S. Marshals Service regarding the logistics of detaining him closer to his family in Central Florida versus Miami, where his trial is scheduled. Prosecutors have expressed concerns about Hudson's potential danger to others, arguing for his pretrial detention following a federal grand jury indictment. The trial is set for early September, with Hudson's legal team having requested a three-month extension due to the large volume of evidence presented by the prosecution. Anna's father has expressed trust in the justice system to handle the case with integrity.