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16-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty in Cheerleader's Murder Case

4/22/2026

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A 16-year-old boy pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Miami, waiving his court appearance.
Prosecutors seek pretrial detention, arguing he poses a danger to the community and could face life in prison if convicted.
Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old cheerleader, was found dead in their cabin on a family cruise in November, with the cause cited as mechanical asphyxia.

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A 16-year-old boy pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Miami, waiving his court appearance.
Prosecutors seek pretrial detention, arguing he poses a danger to the community and could face life in prison if convicted.
Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old cheerleader, was found dead in their cabin on a family cruise in November, with the cause cited as mechanical asphyxia.