Stepbrother blames family issues in murder case

A 16-year-old boy charged with first-degree murder and sexual abuse remains free on bond before his trial for the death of his stepsister, who was found dead on a cruise ship. The court granted a continuance to allow additional investigation, with the trial scheduled to start in November 2026. The case involves serious allegations, and the defendant’s lawyers cited family circumstances and ongoing investigations as reasons for the delay.