They're also facing three counts of attempted robbery while possessing a firearm. Back on March 17, , police say Rincon-Miller was shot and killed during a bizarre and violent attempt to grab her purse. Investigators say she was walking with two friends from the Coralwood Marquee Cinemas to a nearby McDonald's when they were confronted by a one or more individuals in a car.
Two were later identified as Stein and Horne Jr. Within days, Stein and Horne were arrested and charged with principal to a murder in the second-degree, among other charges. According to the State Attorney's Office, the maximum penalty they face with the new charges in the indictment is life in prison. Due to being juveniles, they are not eligible for the death penalty. Since the arrests, three family members related to Horne β his mom, dad and aunt β have been arrested in connection to the case.
According to Cape Coral Police, the family members threatened Stein's mother to keep quiet and not cooperate with police. At this time, there have been no other arrests connected to the murder. Court documents for the indictment have not yet been made available. Police have not said which suspect is accused of pulling the trigger.
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