16-Year-Old Indicted as Adult in Stepsister's Killing Aboard Carnival Horizon
TL;DR
A 16-year-old Titusville resident has been indicted as an adult on murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister aboard Carnival Horizon in international waters; the death was ruled mechanical asphyxiation. The case, previously a juvenile matter, was transferred to adult prosecution and could carry a life sentence if convicted. The FBI is investigating and the matter is in the Southern District of Florida.
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- Southern District of Florida | Titusville Teen Charged as Adult in Killing of Stepsister on Cruise Ship Department of Justice (.gov)
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