Stephan Sterns charged with first-degree murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Stephan Sterns, the man investigators have called the prime suspect in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, is now facing a charge of first-degree murder, News 6 has confirmed through the Osceola County Clerk Of Courts.
Residents told to lock doors amid search for 4 jail escapees, including murder suspect
A police official says man who escaped from a Mississippi jail and is a suspect in a Monday night killing is believed to have died after barricading himself in a home and setting it on fire during an armed standoff with deputies.
Viewing held for 9-year-old victim of Pine Hills slayings
Final goodbyes begin Friday for 9-year-old TโYonna Major, the youngest victim of a deadly shooting spree last month in Pine Hills that took three lives and inflamed a war of words between the regionโs state attorney and Floridaโs governor.
Man indicted on murder charge after killing teen he feared would โoutโ him as gay
A man was charged with first-degree murder nearly one month after he was suspected of fatally shooting a 19-year-old in Daytona Beach he believed would out him over his sexual preference, according to the Volusia-Flagler State Attorneyโs Office.
Man who told authorities where to find Florida woman he killed sentenced to life in prison
A man who told authorities where to find a Florida woman he fatally stabbed in July 2018 was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison nearly four years later, the 7th Circuit State Attorneyโs Office said Thursday.
Federal charges leveled against Florida man accused of firing AK-47 at rangers
Drew Curtis Sikes, 37, faces attempted murder and firearms charges after authorities say he opened fire on park rangers Sunday inside Everglades National Park. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. โ A Florida man who opened fire with an AK-47 rifle on officers inside Everglades National Park is facing federal charges, prosecutors announced Tuesday. The FBI affidavit says the wife had visible marks and scrapes on her face. The FBI affidavit also says Sikes was charged earlier this month with a domestic violence charge of aggravated assault with a firearm involving his wife. The FBI affidavit says Sikes' wife told rangers he had held her in captivity for days and that he was going to kill her.
2 adults found dead in Altamonte Springs home with 2 children inside
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. โ Two adults were found dead in a home Wednesday in what appears to be a murder-suicide, according to Altamonte Springs police. Officers said two children were also found unharmed. Officers also made contact with the two children inside the home and said they were not hurt. The friend asked Zoltan Papp if he was OK and received a reply of, โYes, I love you,โ according to the affidavit. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Altamonte Springs Police Department at 407-339-2441 or call 911.