Judge denies teen killer’s request for a hug as he hands down life sentence
The judge declined a plea from Thomas Stein's attorney to reconsider his sentence; Stein was convicted of killing a 15-year-old girl. More
July 10, 2026
Thomas Stein
Thomas Stein was convicted of felony murder and attempted robbery in the shooting death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller.
Teen faces sentencing for 15-year-old’s murder after judge denies new trial
Thomas Stein faces a possible life sentence after the jury convicted him of murder and attempted robbery in the death of Kayla Rincon-Miller. More
June 19, 2026
Teen tells court ‘I’m not a monster’ at sentencing for 15-year-old’s murder
Christopher Horne pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and three counts of attempted robbery as part of an agreement with prosecutors. More
May 19, 2026
Killer teen’s lawyer claims defense was ‘ambushed’ by prosecutors at trial
Thomas Stein is asking for a new trial after he was convicted of murder and attempted robbery in the death of Kayla Rincon-Miller. More
May 13, 2026
Teen accused of murder tells jury ‘I was shocked’ when gun went off
Thomas Stein denied using a gun to kill 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller during an attempted robbery in Cape Coral. More
May 4, 2026
FL v. Thomas Stein: Cape Coral Teen Murder Trial
Thomas Stein was charged with second-degree murder and attempted robbery in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. More
May 4, 2026
‘You’re trying to say I did it’: Reluctant co-defendant testifies against Thomas Stein
Christopher Horne Jr. testified that Thomas Stein was the gunman who killed Kayla Rincon-Miller in a robbery gone wrong. More
May 3, 2026
‘I thought it was a prank’: Teens describe attempted robbery turned deadly
18-year-old Thomas Stein has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted robbery in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. More
April 30, 2026