Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise ship held without bail ahead of trial

Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival cruise remanded without bail ahead of trial

The Daily BeastThe defendant, charged as an adult in the death of Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship, was taken into custody after a bail denial at a hearing. Prosecutors argued he posed a flight risk and danger to the community. The case attracted wide attention due to the unusual crime scene and the family relationship between accused and victim.