Notice of Intent To Seek The Penalty of Death

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Filing # 200058779 E-Filed 06/07/2024 10:10:50 AM

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE


NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA

STATE OF FLORIDA CASE NO: 49-2024-CF-001293

Plaintiff, DIVISION: 12-A


vs.

STEPHAN MICHAEL STERNS

Defendant.
__________________________________/

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK THE PENALTY OF DEATH

THE STATE OF FLORIDA hereby notices the Defendant and the Court that, based upon

the information available at this time, as to the facts of this offense and the Defendant’s prior

record, sufficient aggravating circumstances do exist to justify the imposition of the death

penalty as to this Defendant in this case. Therefore, the State will be requesting the imposition

of the death penalty should the Defendant be convicted in this case.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 782.04(1)(b), the State intends to prove and has reason to

believe it can prove beyond a reasonable doubt the following aggravating circumstances:

1. The defendant was previously convicted of another capital felony or of a felony

involving the use or threat of violence to the person. § 921.141(6)(b), Fla. Stat.

2. The capital felony was committed while the defendant was engaged in the

commission of, or an attempt to commit aggravated child abuse. § 921.141(6)(d), Fla.

Stat.

3. The capital felony was especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel. § 921.141(6)(h), Fla.

Stat.
4. The victim of the capital felony was particularly vulnerable due to advanced age or

disability, or because the defendant stood in a position of familial or custodial

authority over the victim. § 921.141(6)(m), Fla. Stat.

I CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished to Alesha C. Smith,


asmith@circuit9.org and Division301@Circuit9.org, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3200,
Kissimmee, FL 34741 by e-mail on this 7th day of June, 2024.

Danielle Marie Pinnell


Assistant State Attorney
Florida Bar # 88644
Division12-A@SAO9.org
2 Courthouse Sq
Suite 3500
Kissimmee, FL 34741
407-742-5230

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