Vista-class cruise ship of Carnival Cruise Line
A Florida teen has been indicted on murder and sexual abuse charges after the death of his stepsister aboard the Carnival Horizon in November. The case has shifted from juvenile to adult prosecution, with ongoing investigations into the circumstances of her death in international waters.
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A 16-year-old has been detained after a judge revoked pretrial release and treated the case as if the suspect is an adult. He faces charges including first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse related to a death on a Carnival Cruise ship. The suspect will be held in a juvenile facility while facing federal charges; prosecutors say the crimes are severe.