New details emerged Thursday after a teen accused of killing a 15-year-old Cape Coral girl appeared in court and was denied bail. NBC2 crews learned more about the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller after suspect Christopher Horne Jr., 16, was denied bond. Horne faces charges of second-degree murder with a firearm and attempted robbery with a firearm.Throughout the hearing, Horne's family was kicked out of court, and specific information was revealed about the night of the murder. One of the key elements is that two to three more suspects are wanted in connection with the murder. Victims say four people got out of the car, and there may have been a fifth suspect. Prosecutors say Horne's family tried to help him evade arrest.NBC2 learned in court Thursday that Horne's family abandoned their home right after the murder. It took law enforcement about a month to find and arrest him. Prosecutors also say his family threatened Thomas Stein's mother, the second defendant who was charged with principal to a homicide in the death of Rincon-Miller. They say the family also confronted the Cape Coral Police Department. The lead detective in this case took the stand to say that cellphone tracking, surveillance video, and a description from one of the victims point to Horne being involved in the murder.DOWNLOAD the free NBC2 News app to get the latest updates on this developing story.The detective said Horne pointed the gun at one of the victims while wearing a black ski mask. In court, it was also discussed that the car involved in the murder, a silver Nissan Pathfinder, was seen on video and tracked through GPS from Hertz. Detectives have access to Horne and Stein's phones and have proof of communication between the two. There are texts regarding Stein picking up Horne. After Stein picked up Horne, they went to Merchants Crossing Center in North Fort Myers. The car was driving in the area prior to the murder. From there, the two went back to Stein's house. Horne was dropped off at midnight at what was an address to his father's home. According to the witness, Horne walked out of the vehicle and saw a Hispanic male. Horne said he wanted to "rob the chico."The victims are 16 years old. One of them said she had a gun pointing to her head. The victim stated the suspect holding the gun attempting to rob her was Horne, based on a description. They also stated everyone got out of the car with a gun. The defense claims there is no proof Horne was inside or outside the car at the murder scene and may not have been involved.The states asked for Horne to be held without bond to protect the community.His mother, Shanice Stewart, 36, was arrested prior to his motions hearing the same day for obstruction of justice.His father, Christopher Horne Sr., also has a list of previous arrests on the Lee County Sheriff's Office website. Before Horne was presented before a judge, his family was kicked out of the courtroom by deputies for disruption.The state says Horne's alleged involvement in the murder of Rincon-Miller and the actions of his family are enough reasons to deny him bail. After several minutes of silence, the judge announced his decision of no bond. The judge stated Horne's bond was denied because he is a threat to the community.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
New details emerged Thursday after a teen accused of killing a 15-year-old Cape Coral girl appeared in court and was denied bail.
NBC2 crews learned more about the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller after suspect Christopher Horne Jr., 16, was denied bond. Horne faces charges of second-degree murder with a firearm and attempted robbery with a firearm.
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Throughout the hearing, Horne's family was kicked out of court, and specific information was revealed about the night of the murder.
One of the key elements is that two to three more suspects are wanted in connection with the murder. Victims say four people got out of the car, and there may have been a fifth suspect.
Prosecutors say Horne's family tried to help him evade arrest.
NBC2 learned in court Thursday that Horne's family abandoned their home right after the murder. It took law enforcement about a month to find and arrest him.
Prosecutors also say his family threatened Thomas Stein's mother, the second defendant who was charged with principal to a homicide in the death of Rincon-Miller. They say the family also confronted the Cape Coral Police Department.
The lead detective in this case took the stand to say that cellphone tracking, surveillance video, and a description from one of the victims point to Horne being involved in the murder.
DOWNLOAD the free NBC2 News app to get the latest updates on this developing story.
The detective said Horne pointed the gun at one of the victims while wearing a black ski mask.
In court, it was also discussed that the car involved in the murder, a silver Nissan Pathfinder, was seen on video and tracked through GPS from Hertz.
Detectives have access to Horne and Stein's phones and have proof of communication between the two.
There are texts regarding Stein picking up Horne.
After Stein picked up Horne, they went to Merchants Crossing Center in North Fort Myers. The car was driving in the area prior to the murder. From there, the two went back to Stein's house.
Horne was dropped off at midnight at what was an address to his father's home.
According to the witness, Horne walked out of the vehicle and saw a Hispanic male. Horne said he wanted to "rob the chico."
The victims are 16 years old. One of them said she had a gun pointing to her head.
The victim stated the suspect holding the gun attempting to rob her was Horne, based on a description. They also stated everyone got out of the car with a gun.
The defense claims there is no proof Horne was inside or outside the car at the murder scene and may not have been involved.
The states asked for Horne to be held without bond to protect the community.
His mother, Shanice Stewart, 36, was arrested prior to his motions hearing the same day for obstruction of justice.
His father, Christopher Horne Sr., also has a list of previous arrests on the Lee County Sheriff's Office website.
Before Horne was presented before a judge, his family was kicked out of the courtroom by deputies for disruption.
The state says Horne's alleged involvement in the murder of Rincon-Miller and the actions of his family are enough reasons to deny him bail.
After several minutes of silence, the judge announced his decision of no bond.
The judge stated Horne's bond was denied because he is a threat to the community.
