Teen on Trial Claims 'Gun Went Off’ Before Girl's Killing

Mom of Defendant Admits Renting Car Used in Teen’s Fatal Shooting

Jessica Stein, the mother of defendant Thomas Stein, took the stand and described her actions on the day of the shooting. She confirmed that she rented an SUV earlier that day for a trip to the beach. Prosecutors allege that same vehicle was later used by her son in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. Thomas Stein is charged with murder and attempted robbery in connection with her death. (4/30/26)

CHOCHILINO FL v. Thomas Stein: Cape Coral Teen Murder Trial %

Posted at 7:12 AM, May 1, 2026 FORT MYERS, Fla. (Court TV) — A Florida teenager is standing trial on charges he gunned down a 15-year-old girl after a night at the movies. Thomas Stein appears in court. (Court TV) Thomas Roy Stein, 18, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder with a firearm and three counts of attempted robbery in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. Prosecutors say Rincon-Miller had been walking with two friends…