mechanical asphyxia
Coverage of mechanical asphyxia in the Nexus archive.
- Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody following adult charges
A teenager accused of killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship has been taken into custody after being charged as an adult. The case, which involves first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges, is being handled in federal court due to the victim's death occurring in international waters.
- Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise remains free after hearing
Timothy Hudson, a 16-year-old, remains free after a federal judge delayed a custody decision in his case for allegedly sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship. The case, transferred to adult court, involves charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse, with the victim's body found concealed under a bed. Hudson has pleaded not guilty and is under electronic monitoring while awaiting further rulings.