Hudson Trial Delayed Again | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Timothy Hudson’s murder trial—accused of killing his stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise in November 2025—is delayed again, now set for November 2nd, with a looming October 23rd deadline for plea deals. Facing first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges, the defense cites unprecedented complexity: Hudson is a juvenile, none of the federal public defenders have handled such cases before, and deep family tensions complicate proceedings. Kepner was found dead under a bed after an assault causing asphyxiation. With mounting pressure and a high-stakes timeline, the case…