FL v. Daniel Stearns: Scattered Remains Murder Trial
UPDATE: Daniel Stearns was convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Nancy Howery, then burning her body and scattering her remains. More
December 3, 2025
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Daniel Stearns
Daniel Stearns was convicted on charges he murdered his girlfriend, Nancy Howery, and buried her only to dig her up later, set her body on fire and scatter her remains in multiple spots. Stearns was found guilty of second-degree murder with a firearm, abuse of a dead human body, and tampering with evidence in the killing of Howery, who disappeared on Feb. 15, 2023.
Scattered Remains Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict!
Daniel Stearns has been found guilty on all counts in the second-degree murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Howery. More
October 6, 2025
Prosecutor: Stearns’ Lies Prove Murder, Suicide Theory ‘Unreasonable’
In rebuttal, prosecutor Samantha Barrett highlighted Daniel Stearns' shifting stories to police, and called the suicide theory speculation. More
October 6, 2025
Defense: No Evidence Stearns Murdered Howery, She May Have Killed Herself
In closings, defense attorney Bradford Fisher argued the State failed to prove Stearns killed Howery, suggesting she may have died by suicide. More
October 6, 2025
Prosecutor: Stearns Searched for Violent Videos Before Killing Girlfriend
Prosecutor Samantha Barrett argued Daniel Stearns' web searches before allegedly shooting Nancy Howery in the head show his "depraved mind." More
October 6, 2025
Medical Examiner Details Nancy Howery’s Burned Bone and Skin Fragments
Medical Examiner Dr. Matrina Schmidt testified that burned remains show evidence of a fatal gunshot wound to victim Nancy Howery's head. More
October 3, 2025
Scattered Remains Murder Trial: Victim’s Ex-Husband Takes Stand
Todd Howery, victim Nancy Howery's ex-husband, takes the stand. Daniel Stearns is accused of killing Nancy and scattering her remains. More
October 2, 2025
Stearns Grilled on Bodycam About the Last Time He Spoke to Howery
Daniel Stearns and Nancy Howery reportedly made plans to reconcile in person on Feb. 15, 2023. Stearns told investigators they never met. More
October 1, 2025
Scattered Remains Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement
Bernadette Serafinowicz delivers the State's open in FL v. Daniel Stearns. He is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend, Nancy Howery. More
September 26, 2025
