stepbrother
noun
step·broth·er
ˈstep-ˌbrə-t͟hər 
: a son of one's stepparent : the stepson of one's parent
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Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother was seen leaving juvenile court before entering adult federal court Friday, according to FOX 35.
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The stepbrother was released to the custody of a guardian, Chris Kepner said.
—Doug Lantz, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
What is known about the incident comes almost entirely from court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE that were filed by the parents of Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother who shared a room with her on that trip.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Leonard’s family is heavily involved in the Linn County community, and his stepbrother, Kevin Friend, is the former Linn County Sheriff.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated January 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The stepbrother was released to the custody of a guardian, Chris Kepner said.
—Doug Lantz, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
What is known about the incident comes almost entirely from court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE that were filed by the parents of Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother who shared a room with her on that trip.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Leonard’s family is heavily involved in the Linn County community, and his stepbrother, Kevin Friend, is the former Linn County Sheriff.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated January 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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stepbrother
noun
step·broth·er
ˈstep-ˌbrət͟h-ər
: a son of one's stepparent by a former partner
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