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CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA - A teen arrested in connection with the 2024 Cape Coral shooting death of Kayla Rincon-Miller, 15, said he was "truly sorry" as he changed his plea, causing several of his relatives to break into tears.
Christopher Horne Jr., 17, on Sept. 19 pleaded no contest to second-degree murder before Lee Circuit Judge Nicholas Thompson. The plea deal carries a 25-year prison sentence on the condition that he continues to cooperate with authorities and testifies against the other teen, Thomas Stein, 17.
Rincon-Miller died Sept. 17, 2024, when gunmen stopped her and demanded the purses of her and two friends as they left a cinema. Gunfire erupted, killing her.
"I'm truly sorry for all the pain I’ve put you all through," Horne said addressing the courtroom gallery. "I'm not a bad person. I just did a few terrible things in my life."
Horne's relatives more than once shouted, "I love you," as he spoke.
At least three relatives of Horne sobbed as he continued to speak. Horne said he hopes the Rincon-Miller family will forgive him, but he added that he understands if they do not.
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