Last night, in the murder trial of Kayla Rincon-Miller, the State Attorney’s Office secured a conviction against Thomas Stein for her murder.
I had the solemn honor, privilege, and responsibility of sitting alongside Kayla’s family, along with the Violent Crimes Detectives who tirelessly worked this case, as the verdict was read and justice was delivered. It was a powerful and emotional moment—one that brought accountability, but not closure. The reality remains that Kayla cannot be brought back, and a family will forever carry the weight of that loss.
Moments like this remind us of the profound responsibility we carry in this profession. From the first responding officers who arrived on scene and immediately rendered life-saving aid, to our forensic personnel who meticulously processed the evidence, to the detectives who built this case piece by piece, and to the prosecutors at the State Attorney’s Office who carried it forward in court—this conviction represents the collective work of professionals committed to truth and justice.
Last night, justice was served for Kayla. That matters. It matters to her family, it matters to this community, and it matters to every one of us who wear this badge or support this mission. We stand with Kayla’s family and remain committed to seeking justice for all victims.
— Chief Anthony Sizemore, Cape Coral Police Department
Kayla Rincon-Miller
Thomas Stein