Stephen Sterns - Documents Released Regarding The Investigation Into Madeline Sotos Murder (501 Pages)
Stephen Sterns - Documents Released Regarding The Investigation Into Madeline Sotos Murder (501 Pages)
KIPD 24-001896
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Agency Name INCIDENT/INVESTIGATION Case#
24-001896
Kissimmee Police Department REPORT Date / Time Reported
I ORI 03/01/2024 12:16 Fri
N FL0490200 Last Known Secure
C 02/25/2024 18'00 Sun
Relat Premise Type Beat/LawAgcy
I At Found
D O Residence/home 50 02/26/202412:00 Mon
E Crime Incident(s) (Com ) Weapon /Tools Activity
#1 numiciuv Asphyxiation N
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HOM F
D Crime Incident ( ) Weapon / Tools Activity
A #2
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Entry Exit Security
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# of Victims 1 Type: INDIVIDUAL (NOT A LE OFFICER) Injury: Other Major Injury Domestic: Y
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VYR Make Model Style Color Lic/Lis VIN
CODES: V- Victim (Denote V2, V3) WI = Witness IO = Involved Other RP = Reporting Person (if other than victim)
Type: INDIVIDUAL (NOT A LE OFFICER) Injury:
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0 Code Name (Last, First, Middle) Victim of DOB Race Sex Relationship Resident Status Military
Crime# 02/06/1975 To Offender Branch/Status
L IO CASSIDY, CARLOS A Age
y 49 W M Resident
E Home Address Email Home Phone
D 4001 VENETIAN BAY DR KISSIMMEE, FL 34741 407-343-4933
Employer Name/Address Business Phone Mobile Phone
Venetian Bav. 4001 VENETIAN BAY DR (PROPERTY MANAGE) 407-343-4933
1 = None 2 = Bumec 3 = Counterfeit / Forged 4 = Damaged / Vandalized 5 = Recovered 6 = Seized 7 = Stolen 8 = Unknown
"OJ" = Recovered for Other Jurisdiction)
VI Status
# Code Frm/To Value OJ OTY Property Description Make/Model Serial Number
07 EVID SI00.00 / DVR 3XLOGIC USA20100954280
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KIPD 24-001896
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Incident Report Additional Name List
Kissimmee Police Department OCA: 24-001896
Victim of
Name Code/# Name (Last, First, Middle) Crime# DOB Age Race Sex
1) IO 2 DESTEFANO, BRITTANY ANN 01/20/1984 40 W F
Address 3521 CLAY BRICK RD, HARMONY, FL 34773- »•407-285-5929
Empl/Addr B: - -
Mobile #: - -
Mobile #: - -
Mobile#: - -
Mobile#: - -
DOB Age Race Sex Eth Hgt Wgt Hair Eye Skin Driver’s License / State
04/25/1986 37 W M N 602 180 BLK BRO LGT S365793861450 FL
Scars, Marks, Tattoos, or other distinguishing features
Reported Suspect Detail Suspect Age Race Sex Eth Height Weight SSN
FORM #100
02/2023
KIPD 24-001896
001014
REPORTING OFFICER NARRATIVE OCA
Kissimmee Police Department 24-001896
Victim Offense Date / Time Reported
HOMICIDE Eri 03/01/2024 12:16
Officer Clark was informed that was reported missing to OCSO, due to her last known
location being near Hunter's Creek Middle School where she was reportedly dropped off. Officer Clark was
requested to make contact with the family, and advise if returned home. Officer Clark spoke with
( 's mother) and Stephan Stems ( s boyfriend) who provided an initial statement regarding the
circumstances of the missing persons investigation. See report 24-001809 for further information on Officer Clark's
initial response. As OCSO detectives continued their investigation, evidence of sexual battery that occurred at
's residence in Kissimmee were identified. Officer Clark's initial report/case number was utilized to
document and charge the sexual battery investigation. On 02/29/2024 an arrest warrant was signed and entered for
Stephan for sexual battery based on that investigation.
On 03/01/2024, continued investigation by the Orange County Sheriff s Office in conjunction with the Kissimmee
Police Department identified that was likely the victim of a homicide, and that Stephan Stems was the
suspect. It was also believed this homicide likely occurred at the Kissimmee home. This separate case number was
generated on 03/01/2024 to document the Kissimmee Police Department's investigation into the homicide. A more
thorough investigative narrative by lead investigator, Detective Morris, will follow with details regarding those
investigative efforts.
This report will remain active and forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division.
Reporting Officer: POPP, C. C. Printed By: VNUNEZ, 26306 05/06/2024 08:57 KIPD 24-001896 Page 5
R_CS3NC 001015
CITY OF KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Electronic Incident Report Transmittal Form
Note: Each officer completing original and supplement reports must complete a separate transmittal form
Number of Pages
Including This Form
FORM P100
017023
KIPD 24-001896
001016
CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On March 02, 2024, at approximately 1222 hours, I, Officer Angelo ID 866, was dispatched to make a phone call (PX
321-402-7496) for an additional information to case 24001896.
I made contact with the caller, James Carpenter (DOB 10/28/1970), over the phone, who stated he had a surveillance
video of his parents' residence, at 4841 Hickory Tree Road, Saint Cloud. James stated the video was showing a silver
sedan going westbound on Hickory Tree Road, on February 26, 2024, approximately 1 320 hours. James stated he
believed the vehicle to be matching the description of the vehicle involved in this case.
This supplement will be forwarded to Criminal Investigation Division for further review.
DATE:
03/04/2024
OFFICER ID #
^9 DATE: 03/04/2024>OFF1CER ID #
&
Signature of Affiant Signature of Lai^f'Enforcement Notary
FORM^IOO
02/2023
KIPD 24-001896
001018
CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
This concluded my involvement in this case. This supplement report will be forwarded to the State Attorney's Office
for further review.
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Including This Form 1
DATE:
03/04/2024
OFFICER ID#
91 7
nature of Affiant
FORM »100
02/2023
KIPD 24-001896
001020
CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mug Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On March 4, 2024 at 1508 hours, I, Officer Carey ID 917 responded to 8 North Stewart Avenue in reference to
administering a photo line for detectives of the Major Crimes Unit (MCU).
Upon my arrival, I met with Detective Corporal Illgen and was tasked to administer a photo line-up to the witness,
Thomas Carris. I read the photo line-up instructions to which Carris told me he understood and I left the interview
room. Moments later, Carris advised me he completed the photo line up and was able to select photograph #5 as the
person who he saw on the side of the road. I provided Detective Corporal Illgen with this information.
I submitted the photo line-up into evidence and is held at Kissimmee Police Department.
A portion of my encounter was recorded on my agency body-worn camera and is held at Kissimmee Police
Department.
FORM 0100
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KIPD 24-001896
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CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
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Kissimmee Police Department
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS CONFIDENTIAL - FOR USE BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On 03/01/2024, at approximately 1030 hours, Detective Fernandez and I responded to Venetian Bay Apartments and
were task with knocking on doors to get any additional information. The following list below are the apartment doors
that we responded to.
Building 40
Apt 101- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 102- spoke with Carlos Fernandez who is from Puerto Rico and advised he has not seen the missing juvenile and
he is leaving back to Puerto Rico today
Apt 103- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 104- Spoke with Debbie and Ken who advised they have not seen the missing juvenile and they do not know her
and did not see any of the suspect's vehicles
Apt 105- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 106- spoke with Sandra who advised she has not seen the missing juvenile or the suspect's vehicles
Apt 107- spoke with Chrissy who advised she has not seen the missing juvenile or the suspect's vehicles
Apt 108- spoke with Melissa who advised she does not know the missing juvenile and has not seen her or the suspect's
vehicles
Building 41
Apt 101- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 102- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 103- spoke with Ryan who advised he has not seen the missing juvenile or the suspect's vehicles. Arrived at the
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mug Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
location on 02/26/2024
Apt 104- No one answered & missing juvenile's flyer was left at the door
Apt 105- spoke with Emily who advised she has never seen the missing juvenile and seen the juvenile's mother's white
vehicle about 2 weeks ago
Apt 106- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 107- spoke with Jesus who advised he has not seen the missing juvenile or the suspect's vehicle. Jesus checked his
ring camera with negative results
Apt 108- spoke with Elida who advised she has not seen the missing juvenile or the suspect's vehicle
Building 42
Apt 104- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 106- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Building 50
Apt 105- No one answered & a business card was left at the door. Has a ring camera
Building 54
Apt 101- spoke with Alexis who did not no anything
Apt 102- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 103- spoke with Jose who advised he does not know or seen the missing juvenile and did not see the suspect's
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mug Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
vehicle
Apt 1 04- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 105- spoke with Jerry who advised he did not recognize the missing juvenile and did not see anything
Apt 106- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 107- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 108- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Building 56
Apt 101- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 102- spoke with Nathan who advised he has never seen the missing juvenile or the suspect's vehicle
Apt 103- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 104- No one answered & a business card was left at the door. Has a ring camera
Apt 105- spoke with Evelyn who advised she did not see anything
Apt 106- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 108- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Building 57
Apt 101- voice recording uploaded on to evidence.com by Detective Fernandez
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
Apt 102- spoke with Candy who advised she has seen the silver Lincoln but does not remember when
Apt 103- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 104- spoke with Hugo who advised he seen the missing juvenile about two months ago and has never seen the
suspect's vehicle
Apt 105- spoke with Hjalmar who advised he does not know the missing juvenile and has not seen the suspect's vehicle
Apt 106- spoke with Fabia who advised she did not see anything. She has a ring camera that faces the lake but no
recordings
Apt 107- No one answered & a business card was left at the door
Apt 108- spoke with Karen who advised she has not seen the missing juvenile or the suspect's vehicle
Sc<*»f0
This Electronic Report Contains The Following Attachments: 13 aft
Affidavit of Prosecutive Summary Marsy’s Law er- tll
Booking Affidavit Victim Rights/Notification
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Including This Form 1
DATE^
ID # DATE: OFFICER ID H
Signature of Affiant
FORM *100
022023
KIPD 24-001896
001027
CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On 02/29/2024, The Kissimmee Police Department along with the Orange County Sheriff s Office were working
together in reference to locating a 13 year old juvenile female ( ) who was later found deceased.
On this evening at approximately 1 930 hours, I Sergeant Christopher Breuer of the Kissimmee Police Department
responded to Kissimmee, FL in reference to assisting with an interview with a female who
resided at this address. Upon my arrival, I met with Detective Mark Morris.
Detective Morris explained to me that he wanted to interview a roommate who was identified as
but she only spoke Spanish. Detective Morris wanted me to translate his questions from English to
Spanish. We both then met with and explained who we were, who we worked for, and the reason we wanted
to interview was because we were looking for a juvenile female who on today's date, was still missing.
agreed to speak with both of us.
Prior to speaking with us and answering any questions, raised her right hand and was placed under oath. The
questions that were asked to was in reference to her observations while she lived at this location, her
observations of a male that would frequent this location whose name is Stephan Stems, and her observations between
both Stephan and the 13 year old juvenile female ( ) who was residing at this location.
The questions that were asked by Detective Morris and the translation that I provided were recorded by Detective
Morris. Detective Morris has the recording and it will be submitted into evidence at a later date.
A written statement was not obtained at the time due to providing a sworn verbal statement and the fact that
we were still actively looking for . . This case will remain under investigation and will be forwarded to
Detective Morris for further review.
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On 2/27/2024 at 2102 hours, I Detective Corporal E. Diehl, was the on-call CID supervisor.
I received a call advising that Orange County Sheriff s Detectives were requesting mutual aid at
in reference to a missing 13-year-old girl, d . I had Detective Smallwood go to the scene to assist.
Detective Smallwood went to the scene and it was determined, based on the information at that time, the Orange
County Sheriff s Office had jurisdiction and would keep the case.
After further investigation over the next 2 days, it was determined that the Kissimmee Police Department would take
over the investigation.
On 3/1/2024, 1 was tasked with going to Venetian Bay subdivision office to collect a copy of videos. When I arrived, I
made contact with staff who showed me to the security DVR. There was an error with download so all of the videos
were not downloaded. Due to the potential of losing the evidence, I spoke with management at Venetian Bay, Carlos
Cassidy. I advised Carlos of the issue with the download and he consented to me taking the DVR to Orange County
Sheriff s Office to be downloaded. Carlos provided a sworn written statement advising such. I collected the DVR and
transported it to Orange County Sheriff s Office where it was turned over to their forensic team for download.
On 3/4/2024, 1 was advised that the DVR download was completed. I retrieved the DVR from the Orange County
Sheriff s Office. I then returned it to Venetian Bay office.
This is a supplement to the original and forwarded to the SAO for review.
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DATE:
O3',4'2°24
OTTO-RID#®^9 DATE:
03/14/2024
OFFICER ID # $7^
FOKM<I<1<I JUVENILE
CONFIDENTIAL
KIPD 24-001896
001030
CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On 02/26/2024, Orange County Sheriff s Office began investigating a missing juvenile case that was reported within
their jurisdiction (OCSO report #24-01 1313). The child was identified as d (victim) who resided within
Kissimmee jurisdiction at with her mother ( ) and her live-in boyfriend
(Stephan Michael Stems). Throughout the course of the investigation, the Kissimmee Police Department became
involved with the case.
At around 2330 hours, S arrived at the location to retrieve medications for herself and other miscellaneous
items. was in accompany with a male driver in a 2023 gray Lincoln SUV vehicle bearing Florida tag .
I only made contact with outside of the residence who provided me a list of her medications and where there
were located within the home. 1 was the only person who entered the location to retrieve all of the items
requested and she left the location shortly after with no further incident. At around midnight on 02/29/2024, 1 was
relief by officer Villegas.
On 03/04/2024, 1 was instructed by the lead detectives in the case to obtain footage from the victim's school located at
13400 Town Loop Blvd Orlando, FL 32837 (Hunter's Creek Middle School). The dates/ times indicated to me to
obtain from the location was for 02/26/2024 from 1400-1640 hours. I made contact with the School Resource Officer
Deputy Martin at the school. Deputy Martin was unable to view the date and time requested and provided me with a
point of contact (David Garver) and an email address. Deputy Martin was able to provide me with the specific camera
angles that were label in the system to make the request.
Through the course of communication via email, Kimberly Harrell, from the Orange County Public School District,
requested a subpoena for the footage which I obtained on 03/05/2024. 1 provided them with the subpoena along with
the business record certification and time verification form. I provided Kimberly links for the footage requested to go
directly into evidence.com. Kimberly advised me of some "corrupt video files" during the time frame requested, and
provided me a list with the timeframe and cameras that were corrupt. I provided this information to the lead detectives.
I did not review any of the footage obtained.
I obtained a signed business records certification and timestamp verification form which will be attached to this report
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
Date of Report: Cd 5
Reporting Officer:
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FORM »100
KIPD 24-001896
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CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
While on scene, I provided scene security and ensured no one unauthorized entered the house, which held yellow
police tape around the entrance. Another officer relieved me at approximately 0100 hours.
This supplement will be forwarded to the State Attorney's Office for further review.
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KIPD 24-001896
001035
CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
A portion of this incident was captured on department issued body camera and uploaded into evidence.com.
DATE:
3llblz^ OFFICER ID # Efe DATE: 3/ ( Uf OFFICER ID #
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
Upon my arrival, Officer T. Clark advised that no one is to enter the residence. I remained on scene until Detective M.
Morris arrived on scene. I did not enter the home or speak with anyone on scene. No one entered the residence while I
was on scene.
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On 02/26/2024, sometime after 2000 hours, I, Lt. J. Ortiz ID534, was made aware of an attempt to locate request
through Teletype, of a missing juvenile, last seen in Orange County jurisdiction. The juvenile's home address is in the
city limits, at ent # 2402260405.
On the same night, sometime after 2300 hrs, I spoke to Lt. Campbell, watch commander from Orange County, who
asked if the missing juvenile's family had made any notification in regards to her possibly returning home. He advised
they were still actively searching for her in his jurisdiction. He advised Orange County will need a scent article for the
blood hound and a deputy would be responding to the house to collect said article.
At this time, I had dispatch reactivate the previous attempt to locate call, and had Officer Clark respond to the
residence to secure the juvenile's room for a scent article for Orange County. See Officer Clark's mutual aid report for
his involvement, under case number 24001809.
Officer Clark later briefed me on his interaction with the family and I updated Lt. Campbell. Officer Clark was given
another family member's address to which he responded and spoke to the residents, with negative contact with the
juvenile. This was documented in his report for mutual aid case number 24001809.
On 02/27/2024, sometime after 2000 hours, I was notified by the Orange County watch commander, Lt. Campbell, that
the juvenile had not been located yet and the media was responding to the residence in the city to interview the family.
I had an officer respond to the community for presence only. This was in case crowds began to gather around the
residence, and cause an issue for the gated community security personnel, residents, or Orange County investigators on
scene. Event number 2402270449.
I received a call from the Osceola watch commander a few hours later, advising me that Orange County Criminal
Investigations detectives requested mutual aid and was granted, and will be at the residence in the city limits. The
investigators would be conducting interviews and checking for surveillance on the case. I responded and met with Lt.
Denmark and his investigative unit, along with one of our KPD Detective Smallwood. After the meeting, I requested
dispatch to send a unit to watch the secured house, pending search warrants from Orange County. Event number
2402270477.
After coordinating scene security and clearing the scene, I provided Lt. Campbell with our mutual aid case number
documenting our assistance in the case. I had no further involvement in this case.
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
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Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On February 29, 2024 at approximately 0600 hours, I, Detective Casselman (853) was assigned to stay at the above
referenced apartment as it was left unsecured after a search warrant was served. I was accompanied by Detective
Reyes-Soto during this time.
On February 29, 2024 at approximately 1030 hours, I was tasked with conducting additional canvasses of the
neighborhood for video footage or potential witnesses for this incident. During my canvass I attempted to make contact
with residents at who both had video doorbells. No one
answered at these residences and a business card was left for them to contact the Kissimmee Police Department in
reference to any potential video footage.
I made contact with a resident at 4008 San Gallo Drive, Apartment 108 who was the registered owner of a 2023 Tesla
Model Y bearing Florida tag 24EBWJ that was equipped with a dash camera. The owner of the vehicle Nilson Nunez
De Silva Junior (07/24/1 979) gave me consent to look through the stored footage on his Tesla and through his laptop
for stored video footage. The footage stored on the hard drive was from February 29, 2024 and the video stored prior to
that was from January of 2024. Nothing of evidentiary value was observed on the videos stored.
I made contact with residents at 2203 San Vittorino Circle, whose ring camera faced the intersection of San Gallo
Drive and San Vittorino Circle but they stated it was not subscribed to record.
I also made contact with residences at 2349 and 2353 Carriage Run Road after observing cameras located on the back
of the houses that faced Dyer Boulevard. Both houses were owned by the same family but no recorded events of value
were observed on the cameras at the time contact was made.
There is no body worn camera footage in regards to this supplement due to not having a unit assigned.
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KIPD 24-001896
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CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
Upon arrival, I was advised I needed to hold the scene and not allow anyone enter or exit the residence or disturb the
crime scene tape. At approximately 0415 hours, I was relieved by Officer Irrizary ID 936.
My Department issued Body Worn Camera was not utilized for this supplement.
Date of Report:
Reporting Officer:
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This Electronic Report Contains 1'he Following Attachments:
MAR 2 0 202$
Affidavit of Prosecutive Summary I Marsy’s Law BY n
Booking Affidavit i Victim Rights/Notification
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KIPD 24-001896
2/2023 001045
CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mug Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
Upon arrival, I was advised I needed to hold the scene and not let anyone enter or exit the residence or disturb the
crime scene tape. At approximately 0400 hours I was relieved by Officer M. Guitonez #627.
This supplement will be submitted to the State Attorney's Office for review.
DCF Report
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gnature of Affiant
FORM 8100
02/2023
KIPD 24-001896
001047
CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On 02/29/2024, in the morning hours, I, Detective J. Fernandez ID# 861 was assigned to canvass Venetian Bay
Apartments for possible video surveillance that could have captured the suspect vehicle or the suspect within the
apartment complex. I was not able to locate any surveillance video that captured the suspect vehicle or suspect during
the timeframe of the incident.
On 02/29/2024, at approximately 1400 hours, I stood by and guarded the incident location (
) until approximately 1700 hours while the search warrant was being executed.
On 03/01/2024, Detective Crook and I canvassed the apartment complex attempting to speak to residents who knew the
juvenile or have interacted with the juvenile in the past. We spoke to multiple neighbors, but most did not recall
speaking to the juvenile in the past. The residents at 4014 Santa Maria Drive Apt 101 advised that they saw the male
suspect on 02/25/2024 walk to his car, but did not appear suspicious. When they found out the suspect took her to
school on 02/26/2024 they questioned it due to the mother always taking the daughter to school. They did not see the
juvenile or suspect on the date of the disappearance.
On 03/04/2024, at approximately 0930 hours, I went to 6990 E Irlo Bronson Pkwy (Seven Eleven) in Saint Cloud in
reference to a tip advising that an employee possibly observed the suspect on 02/26/2024. 1 spoke to the employee,
Brittany Destefano, who provided me with a verbal statement summarized to the following: On 02/26/2024, unknown
what time, Brittany was assisting at the cash register when she observed a subject wearing a white T-shirt paying for
$20 of gas. The subject then left the business. Later on in the week, she observed the news and saw that a suspect was
arrested in reference to the juveniles disappearance and noticed that the suspect arrested was the subject that was in the
business buying gas. Brittany was not able to provide much detail about the suspect, time the suspect was inside the
business, or what type of vehicle the suspect was driving due to how busy the business was.
Brittany and I went through the surveillance video from that date, but were unable to locate the suspect on surveillance
video. Brittany printed out the transactions for 02/26/2024 and 02/27/2024, but she was unable to locate the
transaction.
On 03/05/2024, 1 obtained a portion of the surveillance video from 02/26/2024, which was also uploaded to
Evidence.com.
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04/01/2024 OFF(CER (D # 650 DATE:
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Signature of Affrant Signature of Law Enforcement Notary
FORM #100
0272023
KIPD 24-001896
001049
CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/06/2024 08:57
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On February 27, 2024, the Kissimmee Police Department was asked to assist the Orange County Sheriff s Office with
executing a search warrant at in reference to a missing person's case they
were actively working.
I, Detective Corporal B. lllgen ID 650 responded to the scene to assist detectives. This address is where the victim, her
mother, and person of interest in victim's disappearance, Stephan Stems live. Orange County Detectives stated Stephan
provided them with his cellphone and authorized them to download the contents. When Orange County Detectives
download the contents they saw that Stephan factory reset his device, however his google drive re-synced with his
phone and detectives discovered several hundreds of images and videos, which depicted Stephan Stems conducting
unlawful sexual activity with an apparent child. At that point, detectives obtained a search warrant for Stephan's
Google account and were able to obtain even more images and photos of said unlawful sexual activity. An arrest
warrant was later obtained by the
Kissimmee Police Department, for Stephan Stems, charging him with Capital Sexual Battery and Possession of Child
Pornography.
While Orange County detectives were on scene, video surveillance was obtained which was located in the entrance and
dumpster area of the apartment complex showed Stephan driving his vehicle with victim slouched over in the front
passenger seat after the period of him stating he dropped victim off at school. Video also showed Stephan discarding
several items into the dumpster. Having this information, detectives began looking into license plate readers throughout
Orange County and Osceola County. It was discovered that Stephan's vehicle traveled to St. Cloud the morning he
supposedly drooped victim off at school. DOT cameras followed Stephan from Kissimmee to St. Cloud where he
turned south onto Hickory Tree Rd. Approximately 45 minutes later, Stephan's vehicle is seen traveling back through
the intersection, now having a spare tire on the vehicle. Detective Morris and I then traveled to St. Cloud to locate more
video surveillance in an attempt to see where Stephan traveled after turning onto Hickory Tree Rd but we were unable
to locate any other then Hickory Tree Elementary School. A subpoena was submitted for the video.
At this time of the investigation, I was tasked with responding to the Orange County Sheriffs Office to assist in the
command post. While at the command post, Detective Morris and I were informed Stephan and were at the
Sheriff s Office to partake in a news conference. Detectives drafted up an arrest warrant for Stephan in reference to the
contents of his phone, which was signed by a judge. In the meantime, Detective Morris and I interviewed and
then interviewed Stephan. During the interview with Stephan, he eventually asked to retain a lawyer and refused any
further questioning. For more information regarding the interviews see Detective Morris's report.
After Orange County Crime scene technicians cleared the apartment, Kissimmee Crime Scene Technicians conducted a
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
secondary search and submitted the following electronics belonging to Stephan Stems into evidence:
Black HP Pavilion DV4 Laptop S/N: CND01501XB
Black WD Easy Store Hard Drive S/N: WX31A792CUSF
Crime Scene Technicians also submitted the following belonging to :
Silver Apple Laptop S/N: C17G2H3YQ6L4
I completed a search warrant on the items and transferred them to Detective G. Torres to be downloaded. All
downloaded content was transferred to Detective M. Morris.
During the course of the investigation, the victim was discovered deceased in a rural area of St. Cloud, in Osceola
County. At the time, Steven Stems was the last person observed with the victim and was seen by a passerby, changing
his tire, in close proximity of where victim's body was discarded. I responded to St. Cloud along with Detective Morris
and stood by as Osceola County Sheriff s Office and the Medical Examiners Office conducted their investigation.
After Stephan was arrested, Stephan's father, who resides in North Port Florida, contacted the North Port Police
Department in reference to him wanting to hand over one of Stephan's old computer towers he found while cleaning
out Stephan's old room. Stephan's father was in fear that the computer tower may potentially have more videos and
photos of unlawful sexual activity with minors on it. North Port Police Department submitted the Cyber Power PC
Tower into their evidence, which was later transferred over to the Kissimmee Police Department. I completed a search
warrant on the tower, which was signed and revealed no hard drive inside the tower.
This concludes my involvement in this case. This supplement will be forwarded to the State Attorney's Office for
further review.
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THE INFORMATION BELOW IS CONFIDENTIAL - FOR USE BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On March 28, 2024, 1, Detective Cabral #743, was contacted by Major Crimes Detective's Morris and Detective
Corporal Illgen in regard to a homicide case.
I was provided two vehicle license plates for vehicles that were suspected to be involved in the case on March 26, 2024
and March 27, 2024. IYLL82 on a silver Lincoln and on a white Nissan both Florida plates. I ran both
vehicles through our Vigilant License Plate Reader (LPR) Query and received several hits.
Utilizing the LPR hits as a point of reference, I began to generate a driving profile for the above listed vehicles. Later,
when provided with video surveillance from the Venetian Bay Apartment complex, the starting and ending point of the
vehicles travel, those dates and times were added into the profile. I also provided these profiles to Investigative Analyst
Monica Winstead of the Orange County Sheriff s Office, for use in timeline construction with Orange County's own
video resources.
The chronological profile for the silver Lincoln bearing Florida which I observed through a combination of apartment
complex cameras, traffic cameras, and LPR cameras is as follows:
On March 26, 2024 at 0735 hours, a silver Lincoln MKZ with the tag IYLL82 is observed on the workshop camera of
the complex. A male exits the vehicle and throws something into the complex dumpster, the male is wearing a red shirt
and tan pants. At 0740 hours, the vehicle leaves through east gate of the complex. At 1014 hours, a silver Lincoln
MKZ, enters the complex through the east gate of the complex, the driver appears similar to the male seen earlier at the
dumpster.
At 1054 hours, the silver Lincoln MKZ with tag IYLL82 again parks by the workshop near the complex dumpster. The
male exits the vehicle, now wearing a blue shirt, and again throws something into the complex dumpster.
At 1 103 hours, a silver Lincoln MKZ is observed passing the intersection of San Sebastian and San Vital, within the
complex. The vehicle then exits the complex through the main gate. At 1 156 hours, a silver Lincoln MKZ enters
through the rear gate of the complex with a male driver consistent with the driver on previous recordings.
At 1244 hours, the silver Lincoln MKZ again exits the rear gate of the complex, as I had a later LPR hit in the St.
Cloud area, I tracked the vehicle through each intersection I had available traffic cameras. As these cameras are
overhead views, I utilized marker vehicles (other vehicles following the same path) and the time frame of the vehicle
passing each intersection to locate the vehicle at each new location. The approximate times, and locations of the
corresponding intersection crossings are as follows:
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
I could not locate the vehicle continuing to travel along this eastbound path at future intersections so I checked for
surrounding cameras to where the vehicle was last observed.
I located a similar size, style and color vehicle pass Creative Inspirations (2030 Old Hickory Tree Dr, St. Cloud)
camera facing Old Hickory Tree Drive, just south of 13th Street. The vehicle passed the location at 1316:58 which
would correlate with the last intersection passed and the time frame. I did not have access to any cameras further along
this path of travel.
Watching forward I located the vehicle return northbound on Old Hickory Tree Drive and tum west onto 13th Street in
an apparent return path at 1411:30 hours. The vehicle now had a spare tire on the rear driver's side.
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
The vehicle is then observed returning through the rear gate of the Venetian Bay Apartment Complex at 1443:33 hours.
At 1524 hours, the Lincoln MKZ returns to the workshop area where the same male again throws some items into the
dumpster. He leaves then immediately returns at 1528 hours with more items to throw away. He returns again at 1636,
hours to again throw items into the dumpster.
Similarly, I developed a vehicle movement profile for the white Nissan with the license plate 1 also reviewed
the apartment complex camera footage for travel times.
Based on an LPR hit on the Nissan on 02/27/24, also at St. Cloud Commons and another on Academy Drive, the same
path the Lincoln took, I again followed the route of the vehicle using indicators on the trim package of the car, the
travel times and marker vehicles. At 0316:15 hours, the white Nissan exits the complex utilizing the main gate. The
vehicle follows the same path the Lincoln followed the previous day, with the exception of utilizing the front gate of
the complex.
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Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
I then watched for the vehicle return path at the Old Hickory Tree / 13th Street intersection.
I provided this data to Detective Morris and Detective Corporal lllgen for use in the investigation. The traffic camera
video was made available through access provided by the City of St. Cloud and may be uploaded at a later date.
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On 2/27/2024, 1, Lieutenant Erika Castellucci, was notified by Corporal Diehl that Orange County requested mutual aid
from our agency to serve a search warrant on in reference to a missing juvenile,
. The mutual aid was granted through another watch commander. I requested one of our detectives go to
the scene as well in case they needed more assistance. Detective Smallwood responded.
On 2/28/2024, Orange County detectives found evidence of numerous sexual battery violations had occurred at the
address listed above, which is Kissimmee Police Department's jurisdiction and our agency began to investigate. I
reviewed the arrest warrants for Stephan Stems on 2/28/2024 and 2/29/2024. I also organized 24-hour coverage on the
until we could complete the search warrant to ensure the integrity of the scene.
On 2/29/2024, more evidence was discovered to show the homicide was committed in our jurisdiction and KPD
adopted the case from Orange County. From this point forward, I reviewed all search warrants authored by Kissimmee
Detectives. As the Lieutenant I oversaw the investigation and made assignments for tasks to be completed. I did not
have any direct contact with any of the suspects or witnesses in this case.
On 3/1/2024, around 1730 hours, I was notified a body likely being deline was located in the area of St. Cloud. I
responded to the scene and was briefed by Detective Morris. Osceola County Forensics processed the scene. We
waited for the Medical Examiner's Investigator to arrive before entering the scene. I visually inspected the area and
the body once it was moved. I left the scene after we visually confirmed her identification and the ME took possession
of the body.
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On 02/27/2024, 1, Sgt. Naranjo was a Sergeant on duty for the Patrol Division for the Kissimmee Police Department.
On my tour of duty, I was made aware of a missing child case, which Orange County Sheriff s Office was conducting
an investigation on, and Kissimmee Police Department was assisting with. I was notified by Lt. Ortiz that there would
be media presence at the location of the missing person's residence. I was on scene and provided police presence at
location until the media left the scene. This incident was documented via KPD Event 2402270449.
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Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On 02/26/2024 at approximately 2000 hours, (13 years old), was reported missing by her mother to the
Orange County Sheriff s Office.
On the morning of 02/28/2024, the Orange County Sheriff s Office executed a search warrant on
( and Stephan's residence). I stood by outside of the residence for a duration of the search warrant while
Orange County Sheriff s Office Detectives executed the warrant. I have no knowledge of anything that was collected or
obtained from the search warrant. I eventually cleared that location to assist Detective Acevedo in reference to an
unrelated case.
Later that day, on 02/28/2024, 1 was advised by Detective Morris that they were heading to the east side of Saint Cloud
Fl, to check areas Stephan was observed on video traveling the day of the disappearance. 1 then responded to Saint
Cloud to assist with checking areas. I was told that Stephan was observed traveling east on 192 and then eventually
making a right turn onto Old Hickory Tree Road where he continued southbound. At that time, I had no other
information.
The following areas are where I looked in Saint Cloud for : I began to drive southbound on Old Hickory
Tree Road. I got out on foot in the wooded area of 21 75 Old Hickory Tree Road (Cemex), and checked that area and
was met with negative results. I continued to drive southbound slowly visually checking what wooded areas there were
for any signs of disturbance or anything suspicious. I got out on foot and checked around 2361 Old Hickory Tree Road
(Hickory Tree Community Park) and was met with negative results. I continued southbound until I reached Nolte Road.
I then continued to drive westbound on Nolte Road visually checking the area for any signs of disturbance or anything
suspicious. I drove to Nolte Road and Michigan Avenue and made a U-turn where I continued to drive eastbound on
Nolte Road. I then observed a wooded area on the north west comer of Nolte Road and Clark Road. I got out on foot
and checked the areas I could walk through and was met with negative results.
I made a phone call to Detective Cabral enquiring about LPR's at the intersection of Nolte Road and Hickory Tree
Road, I was advised that he did not see any at that intersection. With that information, I continued my search by driving
down Hickory Tree Road. I checked down Story Road, Albritton Road, Lake Gentry Road, Lakeview Acres Road, and
Chaplain Road where I was met with negative results. I then continued to drive down Hickory Tree Road towards East
Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. I stopped and got out in a couple different areas during that route and was met with
negative results. I then concluded my search and responded back to the Kissimmee Police Department. This concluded
my involvement with this case.
This supplemental report will be sent to the State Attorney's Office for further review.
Case Status: REFERRED TO CID Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
This supplement is to document entering the names of the person's involved and also to document the investigative
narrative was uploaded directly into RMS due to the lenght of the narrative.
Digitally appeared the applicant, Detective Mark Morris, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-wit: a
lawfully sworn Police Officer for the City of Kissimmee, assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division,
Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida, before the Honorable J.Bigney , Judge, Ninth
Judicial Circuit of Orange and Osceola County, who makes this written Application and Affidavit for Search
Warrant and states under oath that the Applicant has probable cause to believe that certain evidence, to-wit:
A Fitbit account belonging to Stephan Sterns, [email protected], IMEI 35514949197763, phone number
407-256-1832. To include all content (subscriber information, SmartTrack activities and location history).
that is believed to be evidence of a felony criminal violation of the laws of the State of Florida, to-wit: Florida
Statute 782.04 prohibiting the crime(s) of Murder is currently being kept in or on certain property, which is
accessible in Osceola County, Florida, which property is presently believed to be under the control of Google
LLC, the corporate parent of FitBit, Inc., and that the laws relating to said offenses are being violated within said
property, which property is more specifically described as follows:
The applicant, Detective Mark Morris, is a duly sworn law enforcement officer for the City of Kissimmee
Police Department since March, 2005. Your Applicant is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations
Division with the responsibility of responding to and investigating crimes to include, but not limited to Homicide,
Sexual Battery, Child Abuse/Neglect, Robbery, Fraud, and Burglary.
Your affiant, Detective Mark Morris is a duly sworn law enforcement officer for the City of
Kissimmee Police Department since March 12, 2005. Your affiant is currently assigned to the Major
Crimes Unit within the Criminal Investigation Division with the responsibility of investigating
miscellaneous felony crimes, to include: Homicide, Robbery, Sexual Battery, Auto Theft Investigations,
Narcotics Investigations, Vice Crime Investigations, Street Gang Investigations, Pawn Shop Investigations.
Your affiant graduated the Osceola Criminal Justice Academy in 2005, which consisted of 720 hours of
training. Your affiant has had training in Criminal Law, Surveillance Techniques, Search Warrants, Crisis
Intervention, and Field Training Orientation training, Criminal Street Gangs and Advance Street Gang
Investigations, Investigative Interviews, 40 hours of Motor Vehicle Identification, Instructor Techniques,
Human Trafficking, Major Case Management, Homicide Investigations, Advanced Homicide
Investigations and 80 hours of Hostage Negotiations.
The applicant has testified in county court. The applicant has assisted in the execution of search warrants
during his tenure with the Kissimmee Police Department. The applicant has assisted in undercover operations. As
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a result of the applicant’s investigation, the following specific information and evidence are known which
establishes your applicant’s probable cause to support this application:
On February 27, 2024, the Kissimmee Police Department was asked to assist the Orange County
Sheriffs Office with executing a search warrant at , in reference
to a missing person’s case they were actively working. , was reported missing by her mother,
.
advised Stephan Sterns, dropped off at Hunters Creek Middle School, 13400 Town Loop
Blvd, Orlando, FL on February 26, 2024. then went to pick up from school at dismissal
and learned never showed to school.
An interview was conducted with ’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he dropped
off in front of Peace United Methodist Pre-School, 13502 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL, which
was down the street from the school, at 0840 hours. Hunters Creek Middle School begins class at 0930
hours. A License Plate Reader captured Stephan’s vehicle with Florida tag "IYLL82"driving away from
the school at 0810 hours. During the interview with Stephan, he provided consent to search his phone,
however he stated had accidently performed a factory reset on his phone on February 26, 2024, the same
day went missing. Stephan provided his phone number to be 407-256-1832.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with ’s family and friends, it was unusual
for to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in communication with family
and friends.
Throughout the course of the investigation, the victim was discovered deceased in a rural area of St. Cloud,
in Osceola County. At the time, Steven Strens was the last person observed on video with the victim, A
witness reported and positively identified Sterns in close proximity of where victim's body was discarded.
During the investigation it was discovered that Stephen Sterns had several files of child sexual abuse
material involving on his cellphone, and the images were stored and "backed-up" to his Google
account [email protected]. A search was lawfully executed on Stephen’s Google account.
Upon reviewing the contents of Stephan’s Google account, it was discovered he subscribed to FitBit
premium. This application tracks health along with movements of a person who is wearing a device. While
reviewing security footage of areas where Stephan is seen on camera, Stephen is wearing a device on his
wrist that resembles a FitBit.
It is the request of this investigator to be granted a search warrant to access Stephan Stern's FitBit account
activity, as it contains relevant evidence to the investigation of 's Murder. For example, you affiant
knows that FitBit Premium records information like health data, including a person's heart rate and
whether they are engaging in phsycial activity, sleep activity, and movements. Such information would
tend to show whether and when Stephan was moving, whether and when Stephan was sleeping, and
whether and when Stephan was moving or engaging in phyical activity before, during, and after 's
death.
It is the request of this applicant to be granted a search warrant to access Stephan Stem's Google LLC, the
corporate parent of FitBit, Inc. account and any possible private messages to see if any other co-conspirator to
this crime can be identified. SCANNED
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WHEREFORE, applicant makes this Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant and requests the
issuance of a Search Warrant in due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property, by
officers of the law, for the evidence described above, and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence subject
to any subsequent order of a Court having proper jurisdiction.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me in the County and State aforesaid this 27 day of March, 2024.
SCANNED
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IN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
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SEARCH WARRANT
THIS SEARCH WARRANT IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE s. 92.605. A
RESPONSE IS DUE WITHIN 20 BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS WARRANT UNLESS A
LONGER TIME PERIOD IS STATED HEREIN.
TO: ANY SWORN KISSIMMEE POLICE OFFICER; OSCEOLA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF;
SWORN INVESTIGATOR of the STATE ATTORNEY of the NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF
FLORIDA; SPECIAL AGENT of the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of LAW ENFORCEMENT (FDLE); or
any sworn Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff acting under a mutual aid or cooperation agreement with the Sheriff
of Osceola County, Florida.
J. Bigney
WHEREAS, Before me, The Honorable Judge in and for the Ninth
Judicial Circuit of Orange and Osceola County, a sworn and written Application and Affidavit for Search
Warrant has been made on this date, by the affiant, Detective Mark Morris, a sworn law enforcement officer,
to-wit: a lawfully sworn Police Officer for the City of Kissimmee, Osceola County, assigned to the Criminal
Investigations Division.
AND WHEREAS, the facts made known to me in said Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant,
sworn to before me, have caused me to certify and find that there is probable cause to believe that certain evidence,
to-wit:
A Fitbit account belonging to Stephan Stems, [email protected], IMEI 35514949197763, phone
number 407-256-1 832. To include all content (subscriber information, SmartTrack activities and location history).
that is believed to be evidence of a felony criminal violation of the laws of the State of Florida, to-wit: Florida
Statute 782.04 prohibiting the crime(s) of Murder is currently accessible to users in Osceola County, Florida,
which property is presently believed to be under the control of Google LLC, the corporate parent of FitBit,
Inc., and that the laws relating to said offenses are being violated within said property, which property is more
specifically described as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Florida Statute § 92.605, the staff of Google, LLC, an out-of-state
corporation providing electronic communications or remote computing services within the State of Florida, is
hereby commanded to provide data and records and/or any other files related to those accounts to Detective Mark
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Morris, within twenty (20) days of service of the warrant sought herein; The court specifically authorizes the
analysis of the data provided to take place beyond the twenty day period for filing the inventory and return, as
may be reasonably necessary under the circumstances.
A proper Inventory and Receipt shall be given for any evidence or property seized and a COMPLETED
DUPLICATE COPY of this Search Warrant shall be delivered to the person in control of the property searched,
or in the absence of any such person, a completed duplicate copy shall be left at the searched property or premises.
An original of this Search Warrant and a Return reporting the execution of the warrant and an Inventory of any
evidence or property seized under this Search Warrant shall be filed with the court within ten (10) days of the
date of issuance. It is further directed that any evidence or property seized under this warrant shall be brought
before a Court having proper jurisdiction to be disposed of according to law.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 934.23(2)(a) and 934.25(6), Florida Statutes,
FitBit, Inc. or Google, LLC SHALL NOT NOTIFY any person (including the subscriber or customer to which
the materials relate) of the existence of this Search Warrant or this investigation until further order of the Court,
as this Court finds that such a disclosure could impede, compromise, or seriously jeopardize this investigation as
well as the safety of law enforcement officers participating in the investigation, or give the subscriber an
opportunity to destroy evidence, or to notify confederates.
IT IS ALSO FURTHER ORDERED, that Google, LLC will deliver these records in an electronic format
by electronic mail (e-mail) to Detective Mark Morris at [email protected]. If sending the records by
e-mail is not possible, the records shall be reduced to a compact disk (CD) or DVD and sent by common carrier
to: 8 North Stewart Avenue, Kissimmee, Florida 34741.
j. Bigney 3/28/2024
JUDGE / DATE
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Items seized:
Data received from Google (Fitbit)
I, Mark Morris, the Detective by whom the Warrant was written, do swear that the above digital data
contains a true and detailed account of all the property taken collected by the Kissimmee Police
Department on said Warrant.
STATE of FLORIDA
(407) 847-0176
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COUNTY of OSCEOLA I
SWORN TO and SUBSCRIBED before me this me this 25,h day of April 2024.
Notary Public7De^uty Court Clerk, or ;
Law Enforcement Officer L
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that is believed to be evidence of a felony criminal violation of the laws of the State of Florida, to-wit: Florida
Statute sections 782.04 (2) prohibiting the crime(s) of Murder is currently being kept in or on certain property
in Osceola County, Florida, which property is presently believed to be under the control of Kissimmee Police
Department, and that the laws relating to said offenses are being violated within said property, which property is
more specifically described as follows:
To reach the Kissimmee Police Department (8. N Stewart Avenue, Kissimmee, FL) Forensics Unit where
the device is currently stored in evidence, begin at the intersection of S. John Young Parkway and W.
Emmett Street. Travel east on W. Emmett Street for approximately .4 miles. The Kissimmee Police
Department will be on the north side of the roadway at the comer of N. Stewart Avenue and W. Emmett
Street.
The applicant, Detective Mark Morris, is a duly sworn law enforcement officer for the City of Kissimmee
Police Department since March 2005. Your Applicant is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations
Division with the responsibility of responding to and investigating crimes to include, but not limited to robbery,
battery, sexual battery, child abuse and homicide.
Your affiant, Detective Mark Morris is a duly sworn law enforcement officer for the City of Kissimmee
Police Department since March 12, 2005. Your affiant is currently assigned to the Major Crimes Unit within the
Criminal Investigation Division with the responsibility of investigating miscellaneous felony crimes, to include:
Homicide, Robbery, Sexual Battery, Auto Theft Investigations, Narcotics Investigations, Vice Crime
Investigations, Street Gang Investigations, Pawn Shop Investigations. Your affiant graduated the Osceola
Criminal Justice Academy in 2005, which consisted of 720 hours of training. Your affiant has had training in
Criminal Law, Surveillance Techniques, Search Warrants, Crisis Intervention, and Field Training Orientation
training, Criminal Street Gangs and Advance Street Gang Investigations, Investigative Interviews, 40 hours of
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Motor Vehicle Identification, Instructor Techniques, Human Trafficking, Major Case Management, Homicide
Investigations, Advanced Homicide Investigations and 80 hours of Hostage Negotiations.
The applicant has testified in county court. The applicant has assisted in the execution of search warrants
during his tenure with the Kissimmee Police Department. The applicant has assisted in undercover operations. As
a result of the applicant’s investigation, the following specific information and evidence are known which
establishes your applicant’s probable cause to support this application:
On February 27, 2024, the Kissimmee Police Department was asked to assist the Orange County
Sheriffs Office with executing a search warrant at in reference to a
missing person’s case they were actively working.
This address is where (victim), her mother, and person of interest in victims disappearance,
Stephan Stems live. Orange County Detectives stated Stephan provided them with his cellphone and authorized
them to download the contents. When Orange County Detectives download the contents they saw that Stephan
factory reset his device, however his google drive re-synced with his phone and detectives discovered several
hundreds of images and videos which depicted Stephan Stems conducting unlawful sexual activity with an
apparent child. At that point, detectives obtained a search warrant for Stephan's Google account and were able
to obtain even more images and photos of said unlawful sexual activity. An arrest warrant was later obtained by
the Kissimmee Police Department, for Stephan Stems, charging him with Capital Sexual Battery and Possession
of Child Pomogrophy.
During the course of the investigation, the victim was discovered deceased in a rural area of St. Cloud, in
Osceola County. At the time, Stephan Stems was the last person observed with the victim and was seen by a
passerby, changing his tire, in close proximity of where victim's body was discarded.
After Stephan was arrested, Stephan's father, who resides in North Port Florida, contacted the North Port Police
Department in reference to him wanting to hand over one of Stephan's computer tower he found while cleaning
out Stephan's old room. Stephan's father was in fear that the computer tower may potentially have more videos
and photos of unlawful sexual activity with minors on it. North Port Police Department submitted the Cyber
Power PC Tower into their evidence, which was later transferred over to the Kissimmee Police Department,
pending a search warrant.
A lawful search warrant was conducted on the tower computer by Agent Georgie Torres. It was discovered the
tower computer was missing the hard drive, even though Chris stated he observed Stephan using that computer
on 02/24/2024, two days before 's death.
On April 1 1, 2024, 1 was notified by Chris that he had located a hard drive which would be used in a tower
computer, a black usb drive and a silver usb drive. The hard drive was located in a storage unit which Chris has
control over, however is missing a key to the lock on the unit. Let it be known, Stephan was in the area of 1001
Executive Drive, Northport, Florida, in the early morning hours of 02/28/2024. This is the location of Chris's
storage unit. The USB's were located in Stephan's bedroom that Chris was cleaning. The above items were
collected by Northport Police Department and transferred to the Kissimmee Police Department on 04/12/2024.
Based on he affiant's experience, collectors of child pornography will store their images and videos, as if they
were trophies, in perpetuity. Images and videos of child pornography with children other than the victim in this
case were discovered on Stephan Stems' cellular phone device and Google account.
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A search warrant is requested for the above mentioned drives as they may contain information pertaining to the
Capital Sexual Battery as well as possible information leading to up to a motive for the homicide. Based upon
the discovery of images and videos depicting sexual battery and sexual performance of a child found on Stems'
cellphone, there is probable cause to believe similar material will be found within the laptop, computer tower
and hard drive. Additionally, there is probable cause to believe that the devices will contain internet browser
search history related to the murder in this case.
WHEREFORE, applicant makes this Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant and requests the
issuance of a Search Warrant in due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property, by
officers of the law, for the evidence described above, and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence subject
to any subsequent order of a Court having proper jurisdiction. In addition, officers are authorized to conduct an
off-site search and analysis, or to delegate the search and analysis to an off-site computer forensic analyst, of the
above listed cell phones by FDLE.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me in the County and State aforesaid this ISth day of April, 2024.
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COURT CASE NUMBER:
IN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SEARCH WARRANT
IN THE NAME of the STATE OF FLORIDA:
TO: ANY SWORN KISSIMMEE POLICE OFFICER: OSCEOLA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF;
SWORN INVESTIGATOR of the STATE ATTORNEY of the NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF
FLORIDA; SPECIAL AGENT of the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of LAW ENFORCEMENT (FDLE); or
any sworn Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff acting under a mutual aid or cooperation agreement with the Sheriff
of Osceola County, Florida.
WHEREAS, Before me, The Honorable Mike Murphy Judge in and for the Ninth
Judicial Circuit of Orange and Osceola County, a sworn and written Application and Affidavit for Search
Warrant has been made on this date, by the affiant, Detective Mark Morris, a sworn law enforcement officer,
to-wit: a lawfully sworn Police Officer for the City of Kissimmee, Osceola County, assigned to the Criminal
Investigations Division.
AND WHEREAS, the facts made known to me in said Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant,
sworn to before me, have caused me to certify and find that there is probable cause to believe that certain evidence,
to-wit:
Digital content belonging to Stephan Sterns, including downloaded material, E-mails, videos,
photographs, contacts and downloaded applications. Additional names and phone numbers on account, IP
addresses, user profiles and data, deleted files and data, internet browser search history.
that is believed to be evidence of a felony criminal violation of the laws of the State of Florida, to-wit: Florida
Statute sections 782.04 (2) prohibiting the crime(s) of Murder is currently being kept in or on certain property
in Osceola County, Florida, which property is presently believed to be under the control of Kissimmee Police
Department, and that the laws relating to said offenses are being violated within said property, which property is
more specifically described as follows:
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To reach the Kissimmee Police Department (8. N Stewart Avenue, Kissimmee, FL) Forensics Unit where
the device is currently stored in evidence, begin at the intersection of S. John Young Parkway and W.
Emmett Street. Travel east on W. Emmett Street for approximately .4 miles. The Kissimmee Police
Department will be on the north side of the roadway at the comer of N. Stewart Avenue and W. Emmett
Street. .
NOW, THEREFORE, the law enforcement officer named above, with such lawful assistance as may be
necessary, ARE HEREBY COMMANDED, in the daytime, nighttime or on Sunday, as the exigencies of the
situation may require, TO ENTER AND SEARCH the above-described property and any outbuildings and
vehicles on the property or curtilage thereof and any person on said premises and reasonably believed to be
engaged in or connected with said illegal activity, FOR THE EVIDENCE describe in this warrant, and if the
same or any part thereof be found, you are hereby authorized to SEIZE, SECURE, PHOTOGRAPH
ANALYZE AND VIDEO TAPE said evidence. In addition, officers are authorized to conduct an off-site search
and analysis, or to delegate the search and analysis to an off-site computer forensic analyst, of the above listed
cell phones by FDLE.
A proper Inventory and Receipt shall be given for any evidence or property seized and a COMPLETED
DUPLICATE COPY of this Search Warrant shall be delivered to the person in control of the property searched,
or in the absence of any such person, a completed duplicate copy shall be left at the searched property or premises.
An original of this Search Warrant and a Return reporting the execution of the warrant and an Inventory of any
evidence or property seized under this Search Warrant shall be filed with the court within ten (10) days of the
date of issuance. It is further directed that any evidence or property seized under this warrant shall be brought
before a Court having proper jurisdiction to be disposed of according to law.
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Items seized:
Digital data from two USB drives and hard drive
I, Mark Morris, the Detective by whom the Warrant was written, do swear that the above digital data
contains a true and detailed account of all the property taken collected by the Kissimmee Police
Department on said Warrant.
SWORN TO and SUBSCRIBED before me this me this 25th day of April 2Q^4.
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COURT CASE NUMBER:
IN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Digitally appeared the applicant, Detective Mark Morris, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-wit: a
lawfully sworn Police Officer for the City of Kissimmee, assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division,
Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida, before the Honorable . Judge, Ninth
Judicial Circuit of Orange and Osceola County, who makes this written Application and Affidavit for Search
Warrant and states under oath that the Applicant has probable cause to believe that certain evidence, to-wit:
The following records under the control of Apple, Inc. found to be associated with the Apple Accounts associated
with and and/or associated to emails
a. All records or other information regarding the devices associated with, or used in connection
with, the account (including all current and past trusted or authorized iOS devices and computers, and any
devices used to access Apple services), including serial numbers, Unique Device Identifiers (“UDID”),
Advertising Identifiers (“IDFA”), Global Unique Identifiers (“GUID”), Media Access Control (“MAC”)
addresses, Integrated Circuit Card ID numbers (“ICCID”), Electronic Serial Numbers (“ESN”), Mobile
Electronic Identity Numbers (“MEIN”), Mobile Equipment Identifiers (“ME1D”), Mobile Identification
Numbers (“MIN”), Subscriber Identity Modules (“SIM”), Mobile Subscriber Integrated Services Digital
Network Numbers (“MSISDN”), International Mobile Subscriber Identities (“IMSI”), and International Mobile
Station Equipment Identities (“IMEI”);
b. The contents of all files and other records stored on iCloud, including all iOS device backups, all
Apple and third-party app data, all files and other records related to iCloud Mail, iCloud Photo Sharing, My
Photo Stream, iCloud Photo Library, iCloud Drive, iWorks (including Pages, Numbers, and Keynote), iCloud
Tabs, and iCloud Keychain, and all address books, contact and buddy lists, notes, reminders, calendar entries,
images, videos, voicemails, device settings, and bookmarks;
that is believed to be evidence of a felony criminal violation of the laws of the State of Florida, to-wit:
Murder 782.04, Sexual Battery 794.01 1, and Possession of Material Depicting the Sexual Performance of a
Child 827.071(5) is currently being kept in or on certain property, which is accessible in Osceola County,
Florida, which property is presently believed to be under the control of Apple Inc., attention: Privacy and Law
Enforcement Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014, and that the laws relating to said offenses are
being violated within said property, which property is more specifically described as follows:
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Apple Accounts associated with and and/or associated to emails
Your Affiant seeks to seize the above described evidence pursuant to Florida Statute § 92.605 and § 934.23, as
well as the United States Code 18 U.S.C. 2703, and California Statute § 1524.2, which compel out-of-state
electronic communication service or remote computing service that provides such services to the public to provide
information requested pursuant to search warrants, court orders or subpoenas issued in the State of Florida.
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2703(g), the presence of a law enforcement officer is not required for the service or
execution of this warrant. Apple Inc. shall disclose the contents of a wire or electronic communication and any
record or other information pertaining to a customer or subscriber within such provider's possession, custody, or
control, regardless of whether such communication, record, or other information is located within or outside of
the United States.
You Affiaint further request an order that Apple Inc. will deliver these records in an electronic format by electronic
mail (e-mail) to Detective Mark Morris at [email protected]. If sending the records by e-mail is not
possible, the records shall be reduced to a compact disk (CD) or DVD and sent by common carrier to: 8 North
Stewart Avenue, Kissimmee, Florida 34741.
The applicant, Detective Mark Morris, is a duly sworn law enforcement officer for the City of Kissimmee
Police Department since March 2005. Your Applicant is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations
Division with the responsibility of responding to and investigating crimes to include, but not limited to Homicide,
Sexual Battery, Child Abuse/Neglect, Robbery, and various Assault crimes.
Your affiant, Detective Mark Morris is a duly sworn law enforcement officer for the City of
Kissimmee Police Department since March 12, 2005. Your affiant is currently assigned to the Major
Crimes Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division with the responsibility of investigating miscellaneous
felony crimes, to include: Homicide, Robbery, Sexual Battery, Child Abuse and various Assault crimes.
Your affiant graduated the Osceola Criminal Justice Academy in 2005, which consisted of 720 hours of
training. Your affiant has had training in Criminal Law, Surveillance Techniques, Search Warrants, Crisis
Intervention, and Field Training Orientation training, Criminal Street Gangs and Advance Street Gang
Investigations, Investigative Interviews, 40 hours of Motor Vehicle Identification, Instructor Techniques,
Human Trafficking, Major Case Management, Homicide Investigations, Advanced Homicide
Investigations and 80 hours of Hostage Negotiations.
Apple provides a variety of services that can be accessed from Apple devices or, in some cases, other devices via
web browsers or mobile and desktop applications (“apps”). As described in further detail below, the services
include email, instant messaging, and file storage:
Apple provides email service to its users through email addresses at the domain names mac.com, me.com, and
icloud.com. iCloud is a file hosting, storage, and sharing service provided by Apple. iCloud can be utilized
through numerous iCloud-connected services, and can also be used to store iOS device backups and data
associated with third-party apps.
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iCloud-connected services allow users to create, store, access, share, and synchronize data on Apple devices or
via icloud.com on any Internet-connected device. For example, iCloud Mail enables a user to access Apple-
provided email accounts on multiple Apple devices and on icloud.com. iCloud Photo Library and My Photo
Stream can be used to store and manage images and videos taken from Apple devices, and iCloud Photo Sharing
allows the user to share those images and videos with other Apple subscribers. iCloud Drive can be used to store
presentations, spreadsheets, and other documents. iCloud Tabs enables iCloud to be used to synchronize
webpages opened in the Safari web browsers on all of the user’s Apple devices. iWorks Apps, a suite of
productivity apps (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote), enables iCloud to be used to create, store, and share documents,
spreadsheets, and presentations. iCloud Keychain enables a user to keep website username and passwords, credit
card information, and Wi-Fi network information synchronized across multiple Apple devices.
Apple services are accessed through the use of an “Apple ID,” an account created during the setup of an Apple
device or through the iTunes or iCloud services. A single Apple ID can be linked to multiple Apple services and
devices, serving as a central authentication and syncing mechanism.
An Apple ID takes the form of the full email address submitted by the user to create the account; it can later be
changed. Users can submit an Apple-provided email address (often ending in @icloud.com, @me.com, or
@mac.com) or an email address associated with a third-party email provider (such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail).
The Apple ID can be used to access most Apple services (including iCloud, iMessage, and FaceTime) only after
the user accesses and responds to a “verification email” sent by Apple to that “primary” email address. Additional
email addresses (“alternate,” “rescue,” and “notification” email addresses) can also be associated with an Apple
ID by the user.
Apple captures information associated with the creation and use of an Apple ID. During the creation of an Apple
ID, the user must provide basic personal information including the user’s full name, physical address, and
telephone numbers. The user may also provide means of payment for products offered by Apple. The subscriber
information and password associated with an Apple ID can be changed by the user through the “My Apple ID”
and “iForgot” pages on Apple’s website. In addition, Apple captures the date on which the account was created,
the length of service, records of log-in times and durations, the types of service utilized, the status of the account
(including whether the account is inactive or closed), the methods used to connect to and utilize the account, the
Internet Protocol address (“IP address”) used to register and access the account, and other log files that reflect
usage of the account.
Additional information is captured by Apple in connection with the use of an Apple ID to access certain services.
For example, Apple maintains connection logs with IP addresses that reflect a user’s sign-on activity for Apple
services such as iTunes Store and App Store, iCloud, Game Center, and the My Apple ID and iForgot pages on
Apple’s website. Apple also maintains records reflecting a user’s app purchases from App Store and iTunes
Store, “call invitation logs” for FaceTime calls, and “mail logs” for activity over an Apple-provided email
account. Records relating to the use of the Find My iPhone service, including connection logs and requests to
remotely lock or erase a device, are also maintained by Apple.
Apple also maintains information about the devices associated with an Apple ID. When a user activates or
upgrades an iOS device, Apple captures and retains the user’s IP address and identifiers such as the Integrated
Circuit Card ID number (“ICCID”), which is the serial number of the device’s SIM card. Similarly, the telephone
number of a user’s iPhone is linked to an Apple ID when the user signs in to FaceTime or iMessage. Apple also
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may maintain records of other device identifiers, including the Media Access Control address (“MAC address”),
the unique device identifier (“UDID”), and the serial number. In addition, information about a user’s computer
is captured when iTunes is used on that computer to play content associated with an Apple ID, and information
about a user’s web browser may be captured when used to access services through icloud.com and apple.com.
Apple also retains records related to communications between users and Apple customer service, including
communications regarding a particular Apple device or service, and the repair history for a device.
Apple provides users with five gigabytes of free electronic space on iCloud, and users can purchase additional
storage space. That storage space, located on servers controlled by Apple, may contain data associated with the
use of iCloud-connected services, including: email (iCloud Mail); images and videos (iCloud Photo Library, My
Photo Stream, and iCloud Photo Sharing); documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other files (iWorks and
iCloud Drive); and web browser settings and Wi-Fi network information (iCloud Tabs and iCloud Keychain).
iCloud can also be used to store iOS device backups, which can contain a user’s photos and videos, iMessages,
Short Message Service (“SMS”) and Multimedia Messaging Service (“MMS”) messages, voicemail messages,
call history, contacts, calendar events, reminders, notes, app data and settings, and other data. Records and data
associated with third-party apps may also be stored on iCloud; for example, the iOS app for WhatsApp, an instant
messaging service, can be configured to regularly back up a user’s instant messages on iCloud.
In my training and experience, evidence of who was using an Apple ID and from where, and evidence related to
criminal activity of the kind described above, may be found in the files and records described above. This
evidence may establish the “who, what, why, when, where, and how” of the criminal conduct under investigation,
thus enabling the United States to establish and prove each element or, alternatively, to exclude the innocent from
further suspicion.
For example, the stored communications and files connected to an Apple ID may provide direct evidence of the
offenses under investigation. Based on my training and experience, instant messages, emails, voicemails, photos,
videos, and documents are often created and used in furtherance of criminal activity, including to communicate
and facilitate the offenses under investigation.
Therefore, the computers of Apple are likely to contain all the material just described, including stored
electronic content and information concerning subscribers and their use of Apple, such as account access
information, transaction information, goods and services purchased, and other account information. These records
and related data are necessary to determine user attribution and to identify potential victims, witnesses, associates,
and accomplices.As a result of the applicant’s investigation, the following specific information and evidence are
known which establishes your applicant’s probable cause to support this application:
On February 27, 2024, the Kissimmee Police Department was asked to assist the Orange County Sheriffs
Office with executing a search warrant at in reference to a missing
person’s case they were actively working. The missing person is .
This address is where the , her mother , and person of interest in victim's disaperance,
Stephan Stems, live. Orange County Detectives stated Stephan provided them with his cellphone and authorized
them to download the contents. When Orange County Detectives download the contents they saw that Stephan
performed a factory reset of his device, however his google drive re-synced with his phone and detectives
discovered several hundreds of images and videos which depicted Stephan Stems conducting unlawful sexual
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activity with . At that point, detectives obtained a search warrant for Stephan's Google account and were
able to obtain even more images and photos of said unlawful sexual activity. An arrest warrant was later obtained
by the Kissimmee Police Department, for Stephan Stems, charging him with Sexual Battery, Capital Sexual
Battery and Possession of Child Pomogrophy.
Stephan was determined to be the last person in contact with and is considered a suspect in her
disappearance. However, during the investigation, it was determined that ’s vehicle, a 2022 Nissan
Sedan, had been used after d ’s disappearance. The Nissan drove the exact same path of travel that
Stephan had driven in his vehicle, the Lincoln MKZ, immediately after 's dissaperance. This is known
through red light cameras, license plate readers, and surveillance videos. 's and Stephan’s phones were
left behind at their apartment. We cannot prove who was driving 's vehicle during this time frame
(prior to Stephan's arrest). Still images recovered from the license plate readers, traffic cameras, and/or
surveillance cameras showed in an unnatural position, slumped over the center console of the
Lincoln MKZ. Although each picture was at a different time, was in the same unnatural position and
hadn’t moved from being slumped over the center console. Some of these pictures were after Stephan advised
detectives he dropped deline off at school in the Lincoln MKZ.
During the investigation, surveillance video was obtained from 9295 South John Young Parkway. The video
showed on February 26th, 2024 at 0941 hours, Stephan removing deline from the front seat of the Lincoln
MKZ and placing her in the trunk of the vehicle. 's body appeared lifeless due to her arms moving in an
uncontrolled manner.
A cadaver dog alerted to both the Lincoln MKZ and ’s Nissan Sedan.
Throughout the course of the investigation, the victim was discovered deceased in a rural area of St. Cloud, in
Osceola County. At the time, Stephan Stems was the last person observed on video with the victim, A witness
reported and positively identified Stems in close proximity of where victim's body was discarded.
During the course of the investigation, has been interviewed by detectives and the media. has
made numerous contradictory statements to detectives and media outlets. During initial interviews with patrol
officers and detectives, she stated that Stephan took deline to school. During other statements, she said "we"
took deline to school. 's whereabouts are also inconsistent. She stated initially that she did not take
to school because of a new job and then later stated she had a doctor's appointment. told
detectives that she communicated with Stephan via cell phone after deline went missing. stated she
would communicate with Stephan using Google Meet. Text messages in ’s cellular phone reveal she
would ask Stephan to use a Google Application to communicate, instead of normal text messages. A search
warrant was lawfully obtained to search the contents of ’s cellular phone; however, some items that would
have been backed up on ’s iCloud account may not have appeared on her cellular phone. also
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had control over ’s iCloud account which gave her the ablity to approve or deny any applications she
applied for.
Therefore, there is probable cause to believe that there is evidence regarding the capital sexual batteries, sexual
batteries by person in custodial/familial authority, possession of child pornography and homicide committed
against contained in this the following accounts:
including but not limited to:
communications, photographs, videos, location data, call logs, third party applications used to communicate.
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It is the request of this applicant to be granted a search warrant to access Apple Accounts associated with
and and/or associated to emails je
Apple Inc. account and
any possible private messages containing explicit pictures or descriptions of sexual acrtivity between Stephan
and the victim or explicit pictures or videos within the iCloud account.
WHEREFORE, applicant makes this Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant and requests the
issuance of a Search Warrant in due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property, by
officers of the law, for the evidence described above, and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence subject
to any subsequent order of a Court having proper jurisdiction.
Detective Mark Morris
AFFIANT
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me in the County and State aforesaid this 17th day of April. 2024.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OSCEOLA
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments,
digitally appeared Detective Mark Morris, who, being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says that she is a
Detective with the Kissimmee Police Department and that, as such, he is authorized to execute and has executed
the above Application; and that he has read the allegations therein contained and the same are true and correct.
Further affiant sayeth not.
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COURT CASE NUMBER:
IN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SEARCH WARRANT
IN THE NAME of the STATE OF FLORIDA:
TO: ANY SWORN KISSIMMEE POLICE OFFICER; OSCEOLA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF;
SWORN INVESTIGATOR of the STATE ATTORNEY of the NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF
FLORIDA; SPECIAL AGENT of the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of LAW ENFORCEMENT (FDLE); or
any sworn Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff acting under a mutual aid or cooperation agreement with the Sheriff
of Osceola County, Florida.
WHEREAS, Before me, The Honorable Mike Murphy Judge in and for the Ninth
Judicial Circuit of Orange and Osceola County, a sworn and written Application and Affidavit for Search
Warrant has been made on this date, by the affiant, Detective Mark Morris, a sworn law enforcement officer,
to-wit: a lawfully sworn Police Officer for the City of Kissimmee, Osceola County, assigned to the Criminal
Investigations Division.
AND WHEREAS, the facts made known to me in said Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant,
sworn to before me, have caused me to certify and find that there is probable cause to believe that certain evidence,
to-wit:
The following records under the control of Apple, Inc. found to be associated with the Apple Accounts associated
with and and/or associated to emails
a. All records or other information regarding the devices associated with, or used in connection
with, the account (including all current and past trusted or authorized iOS devices and computers, and any
devices used to access Apple services), including serial numbers, Unique Device Identifiers (“UDID”),
Advertising Identifiers (“IDFA”), Global Unique Identifiers (“GUID”), Media Access Control (“MAC”)
addresses, Integrated Circuit Card ID numbers (“ICCID”), Electronic Serial Numbers (“ESN”), Mobile
Identification
Electronic Identity Numbers (“MEIN”), Mobile Equipment Identifiers (“MEl^£)^j^^e
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Numbers (“MIN”), Subscriber Identity Modules (“SIM”), Mobile Subscriber Integrated Services Digital
Network Numbers (“MSISDN”), International Mobile Subscriber Identities (“IMSI”), and International Mobile
Station Equipment Identities (“IMEI”);
b. The contents of all files and other records stored on iCloud, including all iOS device backups, all
Apple and third-party app data, all files and other records related to iCloud Mail, iCloud Photo Sharing, My
Photo Stream, iCloud Photo Library, iCloud Drive, iWorks (including Pages, Numbers, and Keynote), iCloud
Tabs, and iCloud Keychain, and all address books, contact and buddy lists, notes, reminders, calendar entries,
images, videos, voicemails, device settings, and bookmarks;
that is believed to be evidence of a felony criminal violation of the laws of the State of Florida, to-wit:
Murder 782.04, Sexual Battery 794.011, and Possession of Material Depicting the Sexual Performance of a
Child 827.071(5) is currently being kept in or on certain property, which is accessible in Osceola County,
Florida, which property is presently believed to be under the control of Apple Inc., attention: Privacy and Law
Enforcement Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014, and that the laws relating to said offenses are
being violated within said property, which property is more specifically described as follows:
The account to be searched is hosted by Apple Inc., and is related to a crime that occurred within the jurisdiction
of Osceola County, Florida. This search warrant applies to certain records and information associated with the
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Florida Statute § 92.605, the staff of Apple, Inc., Attention: Legal
Compliance, 1800 Owens St., Ste. 200 San Francisco, CA 94158, an out-of-state corporation providing electronic
communications or remote computing services within the State of Florida, is hereby commanded to provide data
and records and/or any other files related to those accounts to Detective Mark Morris, within twenty (20) days of
service of the warrant sought herein; The court specifically authorizes the analysis of the data provided to take
place beyond the twenty day period for filing the inventory and return, as may be reasonably necessary under the
circumstances.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 934.23(2)(a) and 934.25(6), Florida Statutes,
Apple Inc. SHALL NOT NOTIFY any person (including the subscriber or customer to which the materials
relate) of the existence of this Search Warrant or this investigation until further order of the Court, as this Court
finds that such a disclosure could impede, compromise, or seriously jeopardize this investigation as well as the
safety of law enforcement officers participating in the investigation, or give the subscriber an opportunity to
destroy evidence, or to notify confederates.
IT IS ALSO FURTHER ORDERED, that Apple Inc. will deliver these records in an electronic format
by electronic mail (e-mail) to Detective Mark Morris at [email protected]. If sending the records by
e-mail is not possible, the records shall be reduced to a compact disk (CD) or DVD and sent by common carrier
to: 8 North Stewart Avenue, Kissimmee, Florida 34741.
A proper Inventory and Receipt shall be given for any evidence or property seized and a COMPLETED
DUPLICATE COPY of this Search Warrant shall be delivered to the person in control of the property searched,
or in the absence of any such person, a completed duplicate copy shall be left at the searched property or premises.
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An original of this Search Warrant and a Return reporting the execution of the warrant and an Inventory of any
evidence or property seized under this Search Warrant shall be filed with the court within ten (10) days of the
date of issuance. It is further directed that any evidence or property seized under this warrant shall be brought
before a Court having proper jurisdiction to be disposed of according to law.
ORDERED and sealed this 17th day of April, 2024
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Items seized:
Digital data from Apple Inc.
I, Mark Morris, the Detective by whom the Warrant was written, do swear that the above digital data
contains a true and detailed account of all the property taken collected by the Kissimmee Police
Department on said Warrant.
TOm^
Notary Public, Deputy Court Clerk, or f
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the
foregoing statement is true and correct.
Signature
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CITY OF KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
8 N. STEWART AVENUE - KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34741 - 407.847.0176
Officers of Kissimmee Police Department are waiting to immediately, directly, instantly, and at once, without
delay, proceed on this search/arrest warrant.
In compliance with the Ninth Judicial Circuit’s Warrant Signing Procedure, this cover sheet is attached to the
request for emergency arrest/Search warrant.
The Kissimmee Police Department recognizes that an “emergency” is “an unforeseen combination of
circumstances that calls for immediate action and that law enforcement should seek emergency duty judge
intervention only in rare and extreme circumstances where the law or totality of the circumstances requires
immediate action and that it must appear that urgent circumstances are present and that lack of immediate action
would result in the loss of evidence or the imminent escape of a suspect.”
Ei The location of the suspect is 2500 West Colonial Drive Orlando Fl 32804 and the facts justifying the emergency
are in custody.
The suspect is known but the location of the suspect is unknown, the facts justifying the emergency and the
threat to the safety and welfare of a citizen is great are: JUSTIFICATION.
Watch Commander Erika Castellucci has reviewed this warrant and affirmed the emergency nature of the warrant
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Digitally appeared the applicant, Detective Brian Moore, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-wit: a
lawfully sworn Police Officer for the City of Kissimmee, assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division,
Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida, who makes this written Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant
and states under oath that the Applicant has probable cause to believe that certain evidence, to-wit:
that is believed to be evidence of a felony criminal violation of the laws of the State of Florida, to-wit: Florida
Statutes 794.0 11(4)(B) and 827.071(5)(a) prohibiting the crime(s) of Sexual Battery Possession of Material
Depicting Sexual Performance of a Child currently exists within Orange County, Florida, which is presently
believed to be under the control of Stephan Michael Sterns, and that the laws relating to said offenses are possessed
on a person, who is more specifically described as follows:
Stephan Michael Sterns
Social Security:
DOB: 04/25/1986
White/ Male, Black Hair, Brown Eyes
6’02
The applicant, Detective Brian Moore, is a duly sworn law enforcement officer for the City of Kissimmee
Police Department since April, 2018. Your Applicant is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division
with the responsibility of responding to and investigating crimes to include, but not limited to investigating
miscellaneous felony crimes, to include: Homicide, Robbery, Sexual Battery, Auto Theft Investigations,
Narcotics Investigations, Pawn Shop Investigations, Burglaries, Criminal Mischiefs, Frauds.
Your Applicant is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, since July of 2022. The
applicant has received formal and practical training from local and state law enforcement agencies. Your
affiant graduated the Valencia Criminal Justice Academy in 2017, which consisted of 720 hours of training.
Your affiant has had training in Criminal Law, Speed Measurement, Breath Tech Operator, DUI Trial
Preparation, Field Training Officer Course, Interviews and Interrogations, Crisis Intervention, Instructor
Techniques, Cultural Diversity & De-Escalation, Adult Sex Crimes and First Line Supervision.
The applicant has testified in county court. The applicant has assisted in the execution of search warrants
during his tenure with the Kissimmee Police Department. The applicant has assisted in undercover operations. As
a result of the applicant’s investigation, the following specific information and evidence are known which
establishes your applicant’s probable cause to support this application:
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On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, a 13-year old victim was reported missing by
her mother. According to Orange County Deputy Sheriff Kyle Cole, Badge # 8656, (hereinafter DS Cole),
DS Cole has found the following during the missing person investigation and reported such information to
your Affiant. DS Cole.has been a sworn law enforcement officer for the Orange County Sheriff's Office since
August 10, 2017. DS Cole has been trained in a variety of law enforcement techniques such as use of force, vehicle
operations, firearms training, advanced interviewing, and investigations. I have come to investigate numerous sexual
related crimes involving children and adults. DS Cole has authored several arrest and search warrants throughout
my tenure. DS Cole is currently assigned as a Detective to the Criminal Investigations Division Sex Crimes Unit
The mother advised her daughter’s step-father, Stephan Sterns, picked her up from home and dropped
her off at Hunters Creek Middle School, 13400 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL on February 26, 2024. The
mother then went to pick up the victim from school at dismissal and learned the victim did not attend
classes.
An interview was conducted with the victim’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he transported the
victim from her residence and dropped her off in front of Peace United Methodist Pre-School, 13502 Town
Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL, which was down the street from the school, at 0840 hours. Hunters Creek Middle
School begins class at 0930 hours. A License Plate Reader captured Stephan’s vehicle with Florida tag
"IYLL82"driving away from the school at 0810 hours. During the interview with Stephan, he provided
consent to search his phone, however he stated he had accidently performed a factory reset on his phone
on February 26, 2024, the same day the victim went missing. Stephan provided his phone number to be
407-256-1832.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with the victim’s family and friends, it was learned
it was unusual for the victim to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in
communication with family and friends.
Upon review of the contents of Stephan's phone, several images and videos were located which depicted
the missing juvenile with her breasts, vagina, and anal opening as the focal point of the pictures/videos.
There were also pictures and videos depicting the missing juvenile's vagina and mouth being penetrated
by a penis. As such, the files depict the sexual performance of a child. DS Cole has probable cause to believe
Stephan was in possession of material depicting the sexual performance of a child. DS Cole has reported
the same to your Affaint.
According to DS Cole, the penis observed penetrating the victim had distinct marking on it which consisted
of bright pinkish-colored skin below the head of the penis until approximately a quarter of the length down
the shaft of the penis. Several other pictures capturing this distinct pattern were observed on the phone.
Further, as DS Cole was reviewing the pictures and videos, DS Cole observed several different pieces of
clothing to include patterned underwear, shirts, blankets, and sheets. Simultaneously, detectives of the
Orange County Sheriff’s Office were executing a search warrant at Stephan's home address of
. This address is also where the victim and her mother live. The
detectives searching the residence were contacted and confirmed they found the same distinctive clothing
worn by both Stephan and the victim in Stephan's room and the victim's room. Based on the totality of the
circumstances, your affiant has probable cause to believe Stephan committed a sexual battery
(familial/custodial authority) on the victim. It should also be noted there were pictures and videos collected
on several different dates over the course of approximately two years.
Due to Stephan being the last person seen with the victim and it is known there was ongoing sexual abuse
between the two, your affiant is requesting a search warrant for the above described items.
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A search warrant is requested to collect evidence related to the Sexual Battery Possession of Material
Depicting Sexual Performance of a Child.
WHEREFORE, applicant makes this Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant and requests the
issuance of a Search Warrant in due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property, by
officers of the law, for the evidence described above, and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence subject
to any subsequent order of a Court having proper jurisdiction.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me in the County and State aforesaid this 28 day of Feb, 2024.
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COURT CASE NUMBER:
IN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SEARCH WARRANT
IN THE NAME of the STATE OF FLORIDA:
TO: ANY SWORN KISSIMMEE POLICE OFFICER; OSCEOLA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF;
ORANGE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF; SWORN INVESTIGATOR of the STATE ATTORNEY of the
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA; SPECIAL AGENT of the FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT of LAW ENFORCEMENT (FDLE); or any sworn Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff acting
under a mutual aid or cooperation agreement with the Sheriff of Osceola County, Florida.
WHEREAS, Before me, The Honorable K / yv / ! Judge in and for the Ninth
Judicial Circuit of Orange and Osceola County, a'swom and written Application and Affidavit for Search
Warrant has been made on this date, by the affiant, Detective Brian Moore, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-
wit: a lawfully sworn Police Officer for the City of Kissimmee, Osceola County, assigned to the Criminal
Investigations Division.
AND WHEREAS, the facts made known to me in said Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant,
sworn to before me, have caused me to certify and find that there is probable cause to believe that certain evidence,
to-wit:
that is believed to be evidence of a felony criminal violation of the laws of the State of Florida, to-wit: Florida
Statute 794.011(4)(B) and 827.071(5)(a) prohibiting the crime(s) of Sexual Battery Possession of Material
Depicting Sexual Performance of a Child currently exists within Osceola County, Florida, which is presently
believed to be under the control of Stephan Michael Sterns, and that the laws relating to said offenses are possessed
on a person, who is more specifically described as follows:
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NOW, THEREFORE, the law enforcement officer named above, with such lawful assistance as may be
necessary, ARE HEREBY COMMANDED, in the daytime, nighttime, or on Sunday, as the exigencies of the
situation may require, TO ENTER AND SEARCH the above-listed person to wit: taking of a sample of DNA
material, buccal cells, through a buccal swab which will be done by appropriate personnel and will involve no
unreasonable intrusions into or upon the body of the person from which the evidence is to be collected. The
person and evidence requested is reasonably believed to be engaged in or connected with said illegal activity,
FOR THE EVIDENCE described in this warrant, and if the same or any part thereof be found, you are hereby
authorized to SEIZE, SECURE, COLLECT, PHOTOGRAPH, EXAM, ANALYSIS AND VIDEOTAPE
said evidence.
A proper Inventory and Receipt shall be given for any evidence or property seized and a COMPLETED
DUPLICATE COPY of this Search Warrant shall be delivered to the person in control of the property searched,
or in the absence of any such person, a completed duplicate copy shall be left at the searched property or premises.
An original of this Search Warrant and a Return reporting the execution of the warrant and an Inventory of any
evidence or property seized under this Search Warrant shall be filed with the court within ten (10) days of the
date of issuance. It is further directed that any evidence or property seized under this warrant shall be brought
before a Court having proper jurisdiction to be disposed of according to law.
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REQUEST TO SEAL
COMES NOW Detective Cigich, ID# 427, of the North Port Police Department requests
this Court for an Order Sealing the Search Warrants, Search Warrant Affidavits, Search Warrant
Inventories, Request to Seal and Amended Request to Seal in this cause and as grounds alleges
as follows:
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I . The staled agency along with the Kissimmee Police Department was investigating a
missing endangered juvenile persons case at the time a premise search warrant was
obtained.
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2. The staled agency along with the Kissimmee Po lice Department was investigating a
missing and endangered persons case at the time the search warrant was obtained.
Since the search warrant was obtained the Kissimmee Police Department has initiated
a criminal investigation of murder, in violation of F.S.S. 782.04(2).
3. Section 1 19.071(2) (c) 1, Florida Statutes, exempts from public inspection “active criminal
intelligence information,'’ and “active criminal investigative information.” In this case Ute
disclosure of die search warrants, search warrant affidavits, search warrant inventories and
Request to Seal would potentially compromise both a Federal and State investigation which is
ongoing. Hie investigation is continuing in good faith.
4. “Criminal intelligence information” means information with respect to an identifiable
person or group of persons collected by a criminal justice agency in an effort to
anticipate, prevent, or monitor possible criminal activity, and that “criminal
investigative information” means information with respect to an identifiable person or
group of persons compiled by a criminal justice agency in the course of conducting a
criminal investigation of a specific act or omission, including, but not limited to,
information derived from laboratory tests, reports of investigators or informants, or
any type of surveillance.
5. In the instant case, sealing the Search Warrants, Search Warrant Affidavits, Search
Warrant Inventories, and Motion to Seal will protect the integrity of an ongoing
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criminal investigation and help to allow for additional investigative efforts to proceed
without being thwarted or prematurely revealed.
6. Florida Rule of J udicial Administration 2.420 (c) (8) provides that records of the
Judicial Branch that shall be confidential include *‘[a]U records presently deemed to
be confidential by . . . Florida Statutes . . . The Search Warrants, Search Warrant
Affidavits, Search Warrant Inventories, and Motion to Seal in this case absent an
order sealing the document, is part of the public domain- and subject to the right of
access by the public. All of the above is both “active criminal intelligence
information,” and “active criminal investigative information,” and pursuant to Section
1 19.071(2)(c)l, Florida Statutes this officer request this Court to Seal the Search
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Warrants, Search Warrant Affidavits, Search Warrant Inventories, Request to Seal
and Amended Request to Seal.
7. As of February 29th, 2024 the North Port Police Department is still actively
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investigating the subject matter of the items listed above.
Det. Jason Cigich #427
Affiant / Signature
Electronic Signature
STATS OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF SARASOTA)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 29th day of February 2024,
by the individual whose name and signature appear above, and who is personally known to me
and who did take an oath.
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is a current need to maintain investigative confidentiality to protect the integrity and viability of
the investigation for search warrants as outlined above in the Request to Seal.
BEING DULY ADVISED IN THE PREMISES, THIS COURT HEREBY FINDS:
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documents, the search warrants and the probable cause affidavits for the search warrants,
inventories, Request to Seal and Amended Request to Seal are part of the public domain and
subject to the right of access by the public once Sled.
THIS CAUSE came before the Court based upon the oral and or written request by
Detective Cigich, ID#: 427 for an order sealing the Search Warrants, Affidavits for Search
Warrants, Inventories, Request to Seal and Amended Request to Seal to protect the ongoing
criminal investigation, and the Court having found good cause exists for sealing the Search
Warrants, Affidavits for Search Warrants, Inventories, Request to Seal and Amended Request to
Seal, it is:
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ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the North Port Police Department seal the Search
Warrants, Affidavits for Search Warrants, Inventories, Request to Seal and Amended Request to
Seal in this matter, and that the Clerk of the Circuit Court and any other entity or agency shall
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receive the Search Warrants, Affidavits for Search Warrants, Inventories, Request to Seal and
Amended Request to Seal in this matter SEALED, and that it shall remain SEALED fora period
of sixty (60) days from the date of this order unless it is unsealed by Anther order of this Court or
of a Court of competent jurisdiction.
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BEFORE ME, a Judge of the Circuit Court, personally or by sworn attestmenl appeared
Detective Jason Cigich #427 a duly sworn law enforcement officer of the North Port
Police Department, State of Florida, who after being first properly sworn, deposes and
says that he has probable cause to believe and does believe that the laws of the State of
Florida have been violated, to-wit:
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The laws prohibiting Sexual Battery, Familial or Custodial, controlled by Florida State
Statute 794.01 l(8)(b), have been violated by Stephan Michael Stems DOB 04/25/1986.
That the officer has reason to believe and does believe that evidence connected with the
eWarnt crime is currently located al Life Storage, 1001 Executive Avenue, Unit B 124, North
Pori, Florida 34289.
The description and location of the premises to be searched is as follows:
Life Storage, 1001 Executive Avenue, Unit Bl 24, North Pori, Florida 34289, is a single
story commercial self-storage business. The business is yellow in color with white trim
and contains approximately 667 individual units. Unit B124 is an exterior unit, with a
green roll down, door and a silver circular lode. The unit numbers arc affixed above the
door and in the middle of (he trim.
Directions to the business from the North Port Police Department (4980 City Hall Blvd.,
North Port, Florida 34286) are as follows. Start out going West on City Hall Blvd toward
N Sumter Blvd (344 feet.) Then turn right onto N Sumter Blvd (1.7 miles.) Take the
ramp on the right for 1-75 S and head towards Naples (2.6 miles.) Al Exit 179, head right
on the ramp for County Hwy-779 toward North Port/Port Charlotte (0.3 miles.) Keep
right, heading toward Charlotte Sports Park/North Port/Port Charlotte (1.0 mile.) Turn
right onto Executive Avenue (125 Feet) Turn left onto Executive Avenue (102 feet)and
arrive al your destination on the right. SCANtto
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The aforesaid location is within the jurisdictional boundaries of Sarasota County. tn
GROUNDS FOR ISSUANCE:
The following grounds for issuance of a Search Warrant, as required by Florida Statutes
exist, lo-wit: the evidence sought is relevant to proving the aforesaid offense has been
committed. See Florida Statute 933.02.
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been a police officer for approximately 18 years and hasbeen assigned to the
Criminal Investigations Division for 12 years. Your Co-Affiant is charged with
the responsibility of investigating crimes such as homicide and all other crimes
against persons or property.
eWarnt 3. On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, A 13-year old victim, later
4.
identified as
advised
, Was reported missing by her mother,
home and dropped her off at Hunters Creek Middle School, 13400 Town Loop
Blvd, Orlando, FL on February 26, 2024.
from school at dismissal and learned
then went to pick up
never showed up to school.
up from
8. Upon reviewing the contents of Stephen's phone, several images and videos were
located which depicted ’s breasts, vagina, and anal opening as the focal
point of the pictures/videos. There Were also pictures and videos depicting
's vagina and mouth being penetrated by a penis. As such, the files depict
the sexual performance ofa child. The images were taken in a way to elicit a sexual
response horn the viewer. YourCo-Affianl has probable cause to believe Stephan
was in possession of material depicting the sexual performance of a child.
9. It should be noted, the penis observed penetrating had distinct marking
on it which consisted of bright pinkish-colored skin below the head of the penis
until approximately a quarter of the length down the shaft of the penis. Several
other pictures capturing this distinct pattern were observed on the phone. Further,
as your Co-Affiant was reviewing the pictures and videos, several distinctive
pieces of clothing to include patterned underwear, shirts, blankets, and sheets
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were observed.
10. Simultaneously, detectives of the Orange County Sheriffs Office were executing
a search warrant at Stephan's home address of
Kissimmee, Florida 34741. This address is also where and
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live.
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The detectives searching the residence were contacted and confirmed they found
die same distinctive clothing both in Stephan's room and
findings.
's room. An
arrest warrant was obtained for Stephan in reference to the above mentioned
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searching for . Christoper advised his wife, Deborah Stems, had been
home with the dogs during the limefiame went missing and stated
Stephan had not shown up al the residence in North Port on 02/28/2024.
14. During the conversation with Christoper, it was discovered that Christoper has a
storage unit a few minutes away from his residence located al 1001 Executive
Avenue, unit Bl 24. Christopher mentioned he had the key to the storage unit in
his possession, in which he showed and was the only one who has had access to
the storage unit Christopher said that he did not allow access to the storage unit
to Stephan.
IS. With this infromation, contact was made with the North Port Police Department
to make contact at the storage facility to see if Stephan had possibly went to
Christoper’s storage unit. Information was received from the facility manager that
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records showed Christoper’s access code to the storage facility was manually
entered into the keypad for entry, on 08/28/2024 at approximately 0908 hours.
The same access code was used again to exit the facility at approximately 0916
hours. Christoper continued with Deborah that she had not been to the storage
facility on 02/28/2024 at the referenced limes.
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16. Once the information was received in reference to the License Plate Reader hits,
’s vehicle, FL Tag#
four-door Nissan was located at the hotel and towed to the Orange
Sheriffs Department. While at the Orange County Sheriffs Department, a
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County
cadaver dog was walked around die vehicle and gave a positive indication on
’s vehicle indicating there was a presence of chemicals which are present
during the decomposition phase of a human body. Based on this information, it is
believed that could be the victim of a homicde. A search warrant for
’s vehicle was authored and executed and was not located inside
the vehicle.
17. While on scene at the storage facility, the North Port Police Department made
contact with Sarasota County Search and Rescue, who conducted a search of the
area with cadaver dogs. While the cadaver dogs were searching the area, the dogs
were observed to have a change in behavior in front of storage unit B 124.
18. Based on the aforementioned, your Co-Affiant Detective Mark Morris has
probable cause to believe evidence connected with the crimes mentioned above
will be found within the above described premises.
WHEREFORE, your Affiant and Co-Affiant respectfully request (hal a Search Warrant be
issued commanding all and singular the Sheriffs and (heir Deputies, the Director of the
Florida Highway Patrol and his Troopers, the Director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission and his Officers, the Commissioner of the Florida Department
of Law Enforcement and his designees, Constables, Municipal Police Officers and State
Attorney's Investigators, all acting within their jurisdiction, either in the day lime or night
time, as the exigencies of the occasion may demand or require, or on Sunday, or holidays
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with proper and necessary assistance, including using forensic cellular telephone analyst
experts off-site to search the above described cellular telephone(s), to search the above
described premises, the curtilage thereof including any vehicles and structures located
thereon and all persons found therein or thereon reasonably believed to be involved in the
criminal activity and seize as evidence any of the following mentioned items:
EVIDENCE SOUGHT:
1 . Hie Victim and or clothing that she was wearing, photographs of the scene.
or any other evidence, implements or devices relating to the subject matterof this warrant that
could be used in further violation or have been used in violation of the laws of the Slate of
Florida, in order that evidence may be procured to be used in the prosecution of the Criminal
Laws of the State of Florida.
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Affiant / Signature
Electronic Signature
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COUNTY OF SARASOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 28th day of February,
2024, by the individual whose name and signature appear above, and who is personally
known to me and who did take an oath.
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search Warrant
(PREMISES)
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, to all and singular the Sheriff and
their Deputies, the Director of the Florida Highway Patrol and his Troopers, (he
Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and his Designees, the
Director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and his Officers, and
Constables, Municipal Police Officers and Stale Attorney's Investigators all acting within
their jurisdiction;
#80425 WHEREAS, I have received affidavit for search warrant, on this date made before
me by the Affiant Del. Jason Cigich #427 with Co-Affianl Detective Mark Morris #515
who has prepared same in his capacity as a law enforcement officer, and
eWarnt WHEREAS, the Detectives having been placed under oath and having swom to
the facts as stated therein, and having examined the said facts set forth in support of said
application for search warrant, and the facts contained therein which are now
incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Warrant, and;
WHEREAS, said facts so made known to me by such affidavit as set forth, have
caused me to certify and find that there is probable cause to believe that the laws of the
State of Florida relative to: F.S.S. 794.01 1 (8Xb); Sexual Battery; Familial or Custodial
Authority have been violated by Stephan Michael Stems DOB: 04/25/1986 and that
evidence of the crime is currently located at or within 1001 Executive Avenue, Unit
BI24, North Port, Florida 34289.
Directions to the business from the North Port Police Department (4980 City Hall Blvd.,
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North Port, Florida 34286) are as follows. Start out going west on City Hall Blvd toward
N Sumter Blvd (344 feel.) Then turn right onto N Sumter Blvd ( 1.7 miles.) Take the
ramp on the right for 1-75 S and head towards Naples (2.6 miles.) At Exit 179, head right
on the ramp for County Hwy-779 toward North Port/Port Charlotte (0.3 miles.) Keep
right, heading toward Charlotte Sports Park/North Port/Port Charlotte ( 1 .0 mile.) Turn
right onto Executive Avenue (125 Feet) Turn left onto Executive Avenue (102 feel) and
arrive at your destination on the right.
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THEREFORE, these presents are to command you, with the proper and necessary
assistance, either in the day time or in the night time, as the exigencies of the situation
may demand or require or on Sundays, or holidays, Io enter the said location described
above, and diligently search said location, the curtilage thereof, any structures and
Vehicles found thereon as well as any persons found therein or thereon reasonably
believed to be connected with the suspected illegal activity and seize as evidence any of
the following:
EVIDENCE SOUGHT:
#80425 1. The Victim and or clothing that she was wearing, photographs of the scene,
and any other implements or devices or evidence that could be used or have been
used in violation of the laws of the Slate of Florida relating the subject matter of this
warrant in order that evidence may be procured to be used in the prosecution of the
Criminal Laws of the State of Florida, and make return of your doings under this
©Warnt warrant to me or to my designated clerk, within ten (10) days of the date hereof, and
give proper receipts for any property taken hereunder, and deliver a copy of this
warrant to the person at whom directed.
2/29/2024
DATE
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IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
RECEIVED this warrant on the 29th day of February, 2024 and executed the same on the 29th
day of February, 2024, by reading this warrant to, and delivering a true copy hereof (or by leaving a copy
at the premises) and searching the premises herein described. Upon the completion of said search, a
written inventory of the property taken was delivered to the aforementioned person (or such a copy was
left at the premises). A true and correct list of the articles taken is set forth in the following inventory:
SARASOTA COUNTY
STATE OF FLORIDA
I, Detective Jason R. Ciaich #427, the officer by whom this warrant was executed, do
swear that the above inventory contains a true account of all the property taken by
'
me on said warrant.
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NARRATIVE
On2/28/24 1 was requested to respond to 1001 Executive Ave. in reference to an agency assist with
trying to locate a missing juvenile from the area of Kissimmee Florida. Upon my arrival I was briefed
on the situation which turned out to be a possible homicide victim and she is possibly in storage unit
"B124". Kissimmee detectives explained that the missing juvenile, was supposed to
be dropped off at her school by her mother's boyfriend Stephan Sterns. I was informed that
never made it to school and after several days of searching for her up in the Kissimmee area, she
has not been located and Stephan Stems was arrested for sexual battery and child pornography for
what was found on his cellphone. Further investigation revealed Stephan may have come to North
Port where is parents live and entered into his father’s storage facility on 2/28/24.
It was believed that Stephan may have been in his father's storage unit and the Kissimmee
detectives explained to us that someone used the father’s code to get in and the father saying that
he lost a key to the unit months ago and he cannot find it. Stephan is believed to have been at the
storage unit for less than 10 minutes before he heads back to I-75. At the time I arrived, Kissimmee
detectives believed that deline may be deceased, and her body might be located in the storage
unit.
I assisted in searching empty storage units on the property with SGT. Strejcek and Commander
Myers; nothing was found. I then assisted with reviewing Det. Cigich's search warrant for storage
number "B124." The search warrant was signed, and the storage container was searched with
negative results in locating . Once this was accomplished, the scene was released and I
cleared the area, nothing further.
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On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at approximately 2146-hours, Detective Robles and I arrived on
scene at 2341 Snug Street in support of this investigation.
On our arrival we observed a female, later identified as Debra Sterns, outside her residence and
calling out for a " ". Two vehicles were present at the residence, a tan in color Lincoln bearing
Florida tag 17DAYD which was unoccupied and forward facing in the driveway. This vehicle is
registered to the homeowner, Christopher Stems. The second vehicle was parked in the swale in
front of the residence, this vehicle was facing east and was also unoccupied and is described as a
dark grey/brown colored Honda bearing Florida tag IN49TI. This vehicle is registered to Stephan
Stems. Both vehicles were visually inspected and nothing overtly suspicious was observed.
Contact was eventually made with Debra who was very emotional during our initial interaction.
Initially Debra only appeared to be upset by a 'torso' she found in her son Stephan's room. Debra
would elaborate on this torso and described it as a sex doll. This was later determined to be a
rubber/plastic sex toy found by Debra when she was cleaning the room where Stephan had been
staying. Debra advised that Stephan was not here, but she believed he had returned to the property
last night.
It was later divulged by Debra that she was awoken at exactly 0319-hours this morning to her 5-dogs
barking in a manner to alert her that someone was at the house. Debra's husband, Christopher
Sterns, was not home last night as he had ventured to Orange County at approximately 2300-hours
to assist their son, Stephan Sterns, with a recent housing crisis. Debra believed that if Stephan
returned to their residence, that he either returned to collect his firearms, or for cash that was kept
within the home by her and Christopher. Debra advised that she retrieved and secured two
handguns and a rifle from Stephan's room and secured them inside her bedroom last evening.
Debra permitted us entry into her residence to conduct a security sweep of the home. Nothing of
evidentiary value was observed and the room where Stephan resided was photographed to
accurately depict its appearance. The 28-digital images were later uploaded to evidence.com.
Debra would later disclose that she and Christopher are aware of the allegations against their son,
Stephan, and that Christopher is currently being interviewed by the agency investigating the
allegations. Debra expressed her disgust at the crimes her son is alleged to have committed and is
hoping that s found alive. Debra opined that these allegations worried her to the point that
when she found the 'sex torso' she initially believed it to be real. This then led her to exit her
residence and call out for . This is what Det Robles, and I heard at our arrival as Debra
ultimately believed that Stephan had returned at 0319-hours and potentially abandoned in the
wooded area surrounding their residence. I walked the exterior of the home and the accessible
adjoining lots and did not locate anything of evidentiary value.
After clearing this location, I responded to the storage facility where I was then asked to check a
model home at 1309 E.Price Blvd., as this is a property that Stephan may have frequented due to
Christopher's relationship with the builder - Brite Homes. This residence was secure and nothing of
evidentiary value was located. I then escorted a K-9 rescue team over to the Snug Street address.
Refer to Det Witkosky's supplement for details on the area canvass on Snug Street that we
conducted together. Furthermore, the same supplement will accurately reflect my involvement on the
area canvass of Commerce Parkway.
I would then return to the storage facility location where I would remain until the search warrant was
executed on the storage unit in question. At no point did I enter the unit, or handle any of the
contents.
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On February 28, 2024, while on marked uniform duty, 1 received a phone call from the North Port
Police Department Dispatch center asking me to contact a CpI. Evan Avila from the Orange County
Sheriff’s Office.
1 made phone contact with CpI. Avila who relayed information regarding a case they were currently
involved in with the Kissimmee Police Department. He relayed that they had a missing juvenile by
the Name of . He stated they had reason to believe something more nefarious
happened to They were requesting we check a storage unit complex at 1001 Executive
Ave. A cursory search of the property reveled nothing and at that point the property was secured
pending further investigation.
After some explanation, I tracked down a manager for the property, Tamiko Ellen, and requested she
respond to the scene. Once on scene Ellen advised the unit that we were looking for was B124.
Due to the information obtained by CpI. Avila, I requested the Criminal Investigation Division respond
to take over the scene. Once detectives were on scene. I remained as the scene supervisor
providing scene security until the scene was released. This ended my involvement.
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Incident Location: incident Dato:
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Original Offense - 1: New Offense - 1: New Offense •2:
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On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at approximately 0339 hours, 1 was contacted on my department
issued cellular phone by Telecommunications to contact Detective Sergeant Fisher. Detective
Sergeant Fisher advised that the Crime Scene Unit was requested to respond to 1001 Executive
Avenue, Unit B-124, in reference to a premise search warrant for an agency assist I immediately
contacted Crime Scene Technician Walker.
Upon our arrival at approximately 0443 hours, we met with Captain Harvey, Commander Myers,
Detective Sergeants Fisher and Strejcek, and Detectives Cigich, Z. Robles, Chippendale, Witkosky,
and Fegan. Detective Sergeant Fisher advised that the North Port Police Department was requested
to assist the Kissimmee Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff's Office with a missing
person case they are investigating.
Detective Sergeant Fisher advised that a premise search warrant was signed by Judge Krug and he
requested that the exterior door of the storage unit be processed prior to the storage unit being
opened.
The evidence sought in the search warrant includes: The victim and/or clothing that she was
wearing, photographs of the scene or any other evidence, implements or devices relating to the
subject matter of this warrant that could be used in violation of the laws of the State of Florida.
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The scene I responded to was a gated storage facility located on the south side of Executive
Avenue, just west of North Toledo Blade Boulevard, in a commercial business district.
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The weather during the search warrant was mostly cloudy and approximately 63 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Overall photographs were taken to document the location and condition of the scene as 1 found it.
A visual examination of the scene revealed that unit B-124 was secured with a locked overhead
door.
The storage unit lock, rope cord and handle, and metal handle were swabbed for potential biological
evidence utilizing one (1) sterile cotton tipped applicator moistened with sterile water for each area.
Utilizing sterile latent fingerprint brushes and sterile black fingerprint powder, the exterior of the
overhead door was processed for latent fingerprint evidence with the assistance of Crime Scene
Technician Walker with negative results.
North Port Fire Rescue personnel were contacted to assist with removing the lock from the storage
unit.
Upon opening the storage unit multiple boxes and storage containers were observed. Additional
photographs were taken to document the condition of the storage unit as I found it. Nothing of
evidentiary value was located.
ITEM 2: One (1) swab of rope cord and handle of storage unit; and,
NOTES/DISPOSITIONS:
The search warrant concluded on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at approximately 0536 hours.
A copy of the search warrant and handwritten North Port Police Department Property Receipt were
left on scene.
All collected items were packaged and submitted into Evidence. The items will be held in Evidence
pending future request for analysis.
The sixty-nine (69) digital photographs were uploaded to the secure server for viewing and storage.
All digital photographs were also copied to a DVD-R and submitted into Evidence.
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On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at approximately 1936 hours, Sergeant Alexander FISHER of
the North Port Police Department NPPD) called me and explained that investigators from the Orange
County Sheriffs Office (OCSO) were requesting assistance with a missing person's investigation
because a vehicle connected to their suspect entered the City of North Port that morning at
approximately 0629 hours, as verified on license plate reader and video camera. In addition,
Sergeant FISHER advised that subject vehicle left the city at approximately 0746 hours and
investigators provided information that the suspect's father, Christopher STERNS was paying for a
rental storage facility at Life Storage, 1001 Executive Avenue, North Port, FL. The discussion and
request were for NPPD to possibly check the storage facility for the missing person. In the
meantime, I was in contact with our Investigations Bureau Commander, Captain Paul HARVEY who
was also monitoring the situation and providing updates to Department Command Staff. After a
series of discussions, we both decided to respond to the scene.
I self-dispatched at 2122 hours, arriving at approximately 2131 hours, meeting with Sergeant
FISHER and Officer HARDT and learned that we were waiting for the storage area manager Tamico
ALLEN to arrive so we could potentially review video and identify which storage unit STERNS was
renting. At 2256 hours. Ms. ALLEN printed a Unit Activity summary for storage unit B124, which was
accessed February 28,2024, at 0908 hours and then exited at 0916 hours (depending on the gate,
the renter would have to enter their gate access code to get in and out). Sergeant FISHER also
attempted to review their video surveillance system, but also learned that it been non-working for
about one week, which even though Sergeant FISHER remedied, did not reveal any video evidence
of who accessed the storage unit.
Detective Jason CIGICH was requested to respond to North Port PD and start a search warrant
affidavit for the storage unit, noting that investigators from other agencies would provide additional
probable cause and act as co-affiants. In addition, Detectives Zahin ROBLES and Jared FEGAN,
along with members of the Department's Special Enforcement Team were sent to the STERNS
residence on Snug Street to speak with Debra Ann STERNS. Refer to these officers' supplemental
reports for additional details.
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search and rescue organization arrived at the scene, deployed more than one dog, and walked the
area between two rows of storage units that included Bl 24. The handlers noted some of the dogs
had a noticeable "change in behavior” near Bl24, there was no positive alert or indication on that
storage unit. We then asked them to check the STERNS' residence, which they did.
On February 29, 2024, at approximately 0158 hours, OCSO Detective ***** arrived on scene. Then,
at approximately 0224 hours, Kissimmee Police Department (KPD) Detective Mark MORRIS also
arrived but was eventually redirected to the main police department to collaborate with Detective
CIGICH. Finally, at approximately 0344 hours, Detective CIGICH advised that the search warrant
had been signed by the Honorable Judge KRUG. Crime Scene Technicians Elizabeth WALKER and
Kacee HOWE arrived at approximately 0443 hours, and began processing storage unit B124, which
eventually required North Port Fire and Rescue to open by cutting the lock. Once the lock was
removed, and the unit was opened, the missing person in question was not located inside, nor were
there any signs of struggle or obvious signs of criminal activity. We ultimately secured the storage
unit with a new padlock from an adjoining vacant unit. Sergeant FISHER kept the keys for
safekeeping until the business re-opened.
On February 29, 2024, at 1723 hours, Sergeant FISHER returned to Life Storage and confirmed the
gate access times were accurate, so we do not know accessed the storage facility with Chris
STERNS' access code the morning of February 28th.
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On 02/29/24 at approximately 0438 hours 1, Ofc. Reid arrived on scene at 1001 Executive Avenue in
reference to an investigation.
I arrived on scene and relieved Ofc. Hardt on the crime scene log. I took over the crime scene log
and while on scene, I logged FF. Ziemke, FF. Schiavo, FF. Davis, and LT. Tackman on scene at
0510 hours. North Port Fire & Rescue cleared the scene at 0522. Crime scene was broken down at
0545 hours. I marked the remaining personnel on scene out of the crime scene at 0545.
This incident occurred in the City of North Port, Sarasota County, Florida.
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On 02/28/2024, at approximately 8:28 PM, 1 received a phone call from SGT A. Fisher 310 who
advised me that he was on scene at Life Storage, located at 1001 Executive Ave, North Port,
Sarasota County, FL, in reference to an investigation being conducted by the Kissimmee Police
Department and Orange County Sheriffs Office surrounding missing juvenile . I was
advised that the prime person of interest connected to her disappearance, Stephan Sterns, had been
in the North Port area and had family that resided in North Port. I was further advised that Stephans'
father, Christopher Stems, was renting a storage unit at Life Storage, and NPPD was requested to
assist the joint investigation being conducted in the Orlando area.
After being briefed by SGT Fisher, I responded to Life Storage. SGT Fisher had been in constant
contact with the investigators from Orange County and relayed that the vehicle Stephan had been
driving had been observed in the North Port area in the early morning hours of 02/28/2024 and it
was believed that he had possibly gone to Life Storage where Christopher had a storage unit.
Attempts to speak with a Life Storage business contact were made; however, no phone contact was
made. SGT Fisher had Charlotte County Sheriff deputies respond to the manager's home and SGT
Fisher requested that she respond to Life Storage to review video surveillance and check entry
records.
It was later discovered that the surveillance system for Life Storage was not working during the
timeframe in which it was believed that Stephan possibly was there. I was also informed that vacant
storage units were tagged and marked and were unlocked and able to be opened. With that
information, I physically walked the entire facility and opened up every exterior vacant storage unit.
Nothing was located in any of the units nor did I discover any empty unit that was secured with the
exception of one unit that was confirmed rented by management.
During the course of my involvement, I had Sarasota Search and Rescue respond with cadaver
dogs. Three dogs walked the area around unit B24, the unit Christopher rented, and although they
displayed a "change in behavior," none of them gave any positive alerts to the presence of any
deceased bodies.
1 also assisted in review of the search warrant for unit B24, and once it was approved and signed, 1
requested crime scene respond. 1 also had NPFD respond to assist with cutting the lock off of the
storage unit. Once the storage unit's exterior was processed, the lock was cut and the unit was
opened up. 1 stood by while detectives from the Kissimmee Police Department and Orange County
Sheriff’s Office conducted their search of the storage unit. There was nothing of evidentiary value
located in the storage unit.
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On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at approximately 0342 hours, 1 was contacted by Crime Scene
Technician Howe on my department issued cellular phone. Crime Scene Technician Howe advised
that the Crime Scene Unit was requested to respond to 1001 Executive Avenue, Unit B-124, in
reference to a premise search warrant for an agency assist.
Upon our arrival at approximately 0442 hours, we met with Captain Harvey, Commander Myers,
Detective Sergeants Fisher and Strejcek, and Detectives Cigich, Z. Robles, Chippendale, Witkosky,
and Fegan. Detective Sergeant Fisher advised that the North Port Police Department was requested
to assist the Kissimmee Police Department and the Orange County Sheriffs Office with a missing
person case they are investigating.
Detective Sergeant Fisher advised that a premise search warrant was signed by Judge Krug and he
requested that the exterior door of the storage unit be processed prior to the storage unit being
opened.
The evidence sought in the search warrant includes: The victim and/or clothing that she was
wearing, photographs of the scene or any other evidence, implements or devices relating to the
subject matter of this warrant that could be used in violation of the laws of the State of Florida.
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The scene I responded to was a gated storage facility located on the south side of Executive
Avenue, west of North Toledo Blade Boulevard, in a commercial business district.
The weather during the search warrant was cloudy and approximately 62 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Walker, Elizabeth M. 341 03/04/2024
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Overall photographs were taken by Crime Scene Technician Howe. Please see her report for further
information.
A visual examination of the scene revealed that unit B-124 was secured with a locked overhead
door.
Crime Scene Techician Howe swabbed the exterior of the overhead door for possible biological
evidence. Please see her report for further details.
Utilizing sterile latent fingerprint brushes and sterile black fingerprint powder, I assisted Crime Scene
Technician Howe with processing the exterior of the overhead door for latent fingerprint evidence
with negative results.
North Port Fire Rescue personnel were summoned to assist with removing the lock from the storage
unit. Upon opening the storage unit multiple boxes and storage containers were observed. Nothing
of evidentiary value was located.
NOTES/DISPOSITIONS:
The search warrant concluded on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at approximately 0536 hours.
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On Thursday, February 29th, 2024, at 0512 hours, I dispatched myself to the above address to
relieve the previous shift’s patrol units. Upon my arrival, I assisted in completing a crime scene log.
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At approximately 2208 hours, 1 was requested to respond to Life Storage, located at 1001 Executive
Ave, North Port, FL, in support of this investigation. At approximately 2235 hours, 1 arrived at the
crime scene and contacted the other on scene detectives, who essentially advised we were assisting
other agencies with a possible homicide and sexual battery investigation pertaining to a missing
juvenile, identified as 13-year-old , who was last seen in Kissimmee, FL. Specifically,
the Kissimmee detectives had established probable cause that the missing juvenile's corpse may
have been placed within Unit B124 by her mother's cohabitating boyfriend, identified as Stephan
Stems.
I provided security for the Sarasota Search and Rescue (SSR) teams while they examined the
storage center and checked the public swale on Snug St. During the check of the storage center, the
handler advised a change of behavior by the dogs in the approximate area of Unit B124, which the
handler advised denoted an area of interest. The SSR teams did not advise of any alerts from Snug
St.
Detective Fegan and I conducted a neighborhood canvass surrounding 2341 Snug St (the home of
Stephan's biological parents), during which the following houses with cameras were located (it is
unknown if they captured anything of value, additional follow-up will be needed if deemed necessary
by the primary investigative agency):
- An open home under construction in the vicinity of 2167 Snug St and its adjacent dump trailer were
checked.
- 2252 Snug St; visible cameras were present on the exterior of the home.
- 2117 Snug St; visible cameras were present on the exterior of the home.
- 2480 Snug St; visible cameras were present on the exterior of the home.
- 4884 Masters St; possible cameras affixed to motion lights were present on the exterior of the
home
While on scene, Detective Robles, Detective Fegan, and I conducted a check of the nearby
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business's dumpsters for evidence (nothing pertinent was discovered at any location):
Dennis explained the computer printout previously provided regarding Christopher Stems storage
unit and facility access. Specifically, he disclosed the computer system periodically and randomly
conducts checks of the assigned users in order to validate their account status. Dennis provided a
computer printout of Christopher's account activity from 01/01/2024 to present, which showed
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Christopher's access code was used twice on 01/31/2024 at 0855 hours (1 Entry Keypad, Granted
Entry) and again on the same date at 0901 hours (2 - Exit Keypad, Granted Exit). The only other
time Christopher's access code was utilized was on 02/16/2024 at 1811 hours (1 - Entry Keypad,
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Granted Entry) and again on the same date at 1813 hours (2 Exit Keypad, Granted Exit).
Christopher's access code was not used as previously thought; however, this information was not
known at the time of the lawfully requested and executed warrant.
Dennis also provided a list for all users who had accessed the storage facility on the 03/28/2024,
none of which appear to be relevant to this investigation.
Detective St Jean and I then went to 2341 Snug St and contacted both Christopher and Debra
Stems to discuss this investigation, during which they provided the following unsworn verbal
information pertinent to this investigation (Detective St Jean recorded the conversation via his
department cell phone, refer to his Supplemental Report for further information):
Christopher stated on 02/28/2024 at approximately 0315 hours, he met Stephan at their hotel in
Kissimmee (after his phone was seized by law enforcement). He opined Stephan was extremely
exhausted and seemed to have a "heavy weight” metaphorically pressing on him and seemed to
have fabricated an explanation regarding the factory reset of his seized cellular phone. After
checking into the hotel, Christopher advised they all went to sleep in their respective rooms.
Between approximately 0900-0945 hours, ( 's biological mother) contacted him
and asked if he knew where Stephan went, as he had left their hotel shortly before. He recalled
Stephan returned to the hotel sometime between 1115 and 1130 hours. Christopher later learned his
son traveled to North Port, but claimed he had no idea. Furthermore, Christopher explained his front
door digital lock and doorbell camera were inoperable on the same day due to a battery issue (thus
no logs or recordings were available during the timeframe his son returned). During the interview,
Christopher received a phone call from another law enforcement agency wherein they alerted him
deline's body had been recovered. After receiving the call, Christopher appeared solemn and
upset she had indeed been murdered. Prior to departing the residence, Christopher explained his
son had left a gaming computer at their residence and he had placed it in the garage after he was
arrested, as he no longer wanted it in his home and believed it was of evidentiary value to law
enforcement. He further recalled Stephan had accessed the computer within the past week, possibly
after went missing.
Debra denied Stephan had ever returned to their home on Wednesday. She explained how she
viewed him as a "monster" and inquired why the media and public blamed both her and Christopher
for her adult son's heinous deeds. She she was calling the victim's name
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outside on Wednesday in the chance her son had brought her back to North Port after she learned
he had allegedly returned. When she learned the child's body had been recovered, Debra began
sobbing and remained essentially speechless. She accused as knowing was
raped for years before she was subsequently murdered.
I contacted my supervision regarding Stephan's computer, who concurred to take the device as
Evidence in order to later transfer it to the Kissimmee Police Department for further action. I
completed a Property Receipt for the computer, identified as a CyberPower PC tower, Model: C
Series, ET8980-7837, CS-450-156MB-478-104 071420, and departed the residence without
incident.
I submitted the computer into Evidence and the storage facility documents into Records at the
NPPD, ending my involvement.
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Description:
One CyberPower PC tower, Model: C Series, ET8980-7837, CS-450-156MB-478-104 071420.
Quan/Value: 1.000 /$0.00
Disposition: Sent to the Property Room
Recovered Location:
2341 Snug St
Recovered Date:
03/01/24 18:54
Owner:
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On February 28th, 2024, at approximately 1921 hours I responded to the area of 1001 Executive Ave
(Life Storage) in response to an Assist other Agency call. The complainant, Corporal Evan Avila of
the Orange County Sheriffs Office, contacted the North Port Police Department in reference to a
case that they were currently investigating.
Sgt. Fisher spoke to Corporal Evan Avila. Corporal Avila relayed that there was reason to believe a
suspect, a Stephan Sterns, who they currently had in custody was at this location sometime earlier
today. There was reason to believe that the suspect had possibly left the body of a deceased victim
at this location base off of investigative information that they currently had. Orange county deputies
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Pornography involving the victim. It was relayed that the victim was last seen in an abnormal state not
moving for several hours in the front seat of a vehicle at an apartment complex in their jurisdiction.
The believed victim in this case was reported as a missing child, a W/F 13Y/O, 5'1,
110 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Once on scene, Commander Brownie, Sgt. Fisher, and I checked the area searching to see if we
could locate anything suspicious in nature. Sgt. Fisher managed to get a hold of a key holder for this
location (Tamiko Ellen) who was able to identify the locker/storage unit that was possibly utilized by
the suspect (Locker # B124). Tamiko allowed for Sgt. Fisher and I to review the video camera system
for the business. It appeared that at this time the video camera system was down as it was turned off
upon initial inspection. After getting the system turned on, The video camera system did not show
back any previous recordings other than from the time point of when the camera system was turned
on. The Sarasota Search and Rescue team eventually was requested to respond to the location to
check the area with their Cadaver dogs, along with Sgt. Johnson checking the rooftops of the building
with a department UAV drone.
I then remained on scene and was informed that Detectives of the North Port Police Department
would be responding out to this location to conduct further investigation for this incident. Eventually
North Port Police Department Detectives, along with Detectives from the Kissimmee Police
Department responded to the scene. I completed a crime scene log for this incident.
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Ellen, Tamiko Latoya B/F-42 of 2364 Greenland Ct, Punta Gorda.FL,33983
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Sterns, Stephan Michael W/F-37 of ,
Kissimmee.FL,34741
DOB: 04/25/1986
HT: 602 WT: 200 Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
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On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 1 was requested to respond to 2341 Snug Street, North Port, FL
34289 in support of a missing person investigation Kissimmee Police Department was conducting.
Sergeant Fisher was contacted by investigators from Orange County Sheriff’s Office concerning LPR
hits for a suspect vehicle in North Port city limits. Based on this information, there were concerns of
the suspect potentially bringing the missing juvenile to North Port. Their investigators also learned
the suspect's father has a storage unit rental located at 1001 Executive Ave, North Port FL, 34289. It
was discovered someone accessed the storage unit and it was not the suspect's father. Based on
the totality of the circumstances, probable cause was established to draft a co-affiant search warrant
for the storage unit in efforts to find the missing person.
Detective Fegan and I maintained observation of the suspect's parents residence, 2341 Snug Street.
Upon our arrival, we observed a female, later identified as Debra Stems, outside her residence
calling for " ." Two vehicles were present at the residence. The vehicle parked in the driveway
was a tan in color Lincoln bearing Florida tag 17DAYD registered to Christopher Sterns. The second
vehicle was a dark colored Honda bearing FL tag IN49TI and was parked in the swale in front of the
residence. The vehicle was registered to Stephan Stems who is the suspect for KPD's case. Both
vehicles were unoccupied.
Contact was made with Debra who initially answered the front door very emotional. Debra
spontaneously stated she found a "torso" of a sex doll in Stephen's room. Debra eventually calmed
her emotions and began to inform us that she has not seen Stephan, however she believed he came
to the residence last night at approximately 0319 hours. Debra explained that her dogs began to
bark at that time which is typically an alert for someone being in the home. Debra stated she has
been home alone and her husband, Christopher Sterns was in Orange County to assist Stephan in
getting a hotel due to a housing crisis. Debra advised me she had discovered Stephan had also
been stealing cash from her and Christopher. Debra expressed that she was aware of the
allegations of her son, and she felt great disgust of her son's actions. Debra was in fear of Stephan
possibly hiding " " the missing juvenile in her home. Debra also explained she has been calling
out for outside in the event of possibly being abandoned in the woods. Debra allowed
units to conduct a sweep of her home and the vehicles on the premises.
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K-9 units. We escorted the K-9 units to Snug Street where we stood by until the K-9 units completed
their canvass. 1 returned back to the storage unit and assisted Detective Witkosky and Detective
Fegan and canvassing the area of Commerce Parkway. Please see Detective Witkosky's
supplement for details. The search warrant was executed on the storage unit in question. 1 stood by
while Crime Scene Technicians collected items and took photographs.
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02/28/2024 19:21:38 In refrence to a phone call from orange county Sheriffs office -Corp. Evan Avila #8147 508MCCAU
LEO TX: 321-330-6626 Office tx: 407-254-7000 ext 70571
02/28/2024 19:21:38 Call Back Information : Corp. Evan Avila 321-330-6626 508MCCAU
02/28/2024 20:01:53 Timer set for the Unit "3E12; " 2700 seconds. [45minutes]
02/28/2024 20:04:06 Timer set for the Unit "3E10; 3E12; " 1200 seconds. [20minutes]
02/28/2024 20:08:24 Timer set for the Unit "WC3; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/28/2024 20:28:24 Timer set for the Unit "3E10; 3E12; WC3; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/28/2024 20:31:33 WC3 Run calls throught 3wl0 512GUILL
02/28/2024 20:36:05 Update reviewed by dispatcher- McCausland, Kaitlin A-508 508MCCAU
02/28/2024 20:38:30 3E10 TX 304-992-6835 Skip Stevenson - Make contact and transfer to my TX 512GUILL
02/28/2024 20:38:51 VM for the below subject 455ZWIEF
02/28/2024 20:44:08 3E10 2364 Greenland Ct, Punta Gorda FL 22982 310FISHE
02/28/2024 20:44:20 Update reviewed by dispatcher- Guillen, Michelle Christine-512 512GUILL
02/28/2024 20:48:59 Tamico Allen Black Female 512GUILL
02/28/2024 20:50:46 tty sent 455ZWIEF
02/28/2024 21:09:33 Unit : DELT27 , Loc Changed for On-Scene from { 1001 Executive Ave; BIG JIM SELF 455ZWIEF
STORAGE } to { 4980 City Hall Blvd;NPPD }
02/28/2024 21:13:53 Timer set for the Unit "DELT27; DELT10; 3E10; 3E12; WC3; " 1800 seconds.
[30minutes]
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02/28/2024 21:22:46 Timer set for the Unit "CAR14; DELT10; 3E10; 3E12; WC3; DELT27; " 1800 seconds.
[30minutes]
02/28/2024 21:24:36 Dispatched: DELT26 439ROBLE
02/28/2024 21:41:28 Timer set for the Unit "SET19; DELT10; 3E10; 3E12; WC3; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14; "
1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/28/2024 21:46:11 Auto On-Scene for Unit# DELT27 219FEGAN
02/28/2024 21:49:28 Timer set for the Unit "DELT27; SET19; DELT10; 3E10; 3E12; WC3; CAR14; DELT26; "
1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/28/2024 21:56:29 Dispatched: SET12 455ZWIEF
02/28/2024 21:59:43 Timer set for the Unit "SET12; DELT10; 3E10; 3E12; WC3; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14;
SET19; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/28/2024 22:11:23 SET19 Residence is clear, interviewing mom 455ZWIEF
02/28/2024 22:29:59 Timer set for the Unit "DELT10; SET12; SET19; 3E10; 3E12; DELT25; DELT26;
DELT27; CAR14; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/28/2024 22:54:13 Dispatched: DELT17 455ZWIEF
02/28/2024 22:54:33 Timer set for the Unit "DELT10; SET12; SET19; 3E10; 3E12; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14;
DELT17; DELT25; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/28/2024 22:56:47 DELT10 Contact SSO Sarasota Search and Rescue for a cadavier K9 455ZWIEF
02/28/2024 23:23:33 Timer set for the Unit "DELT17; SET12; SET19; DELT10; DELT11; 3E10; 3E12;
DELT25; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/28/2024 23:23:49 Timer set for the Unit "DELT11; DELT17; SET12; SET19; DELT10; 3E10; 3E12;
DELT25; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/28/2024 23:49:53 DELT10 Search and rescue on scene 455ZWIEF
02/28/2024 23:54:08 Timer set for the Unit "3E10; SET12; SET19; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; 3E12;
DELT25; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/29/2024 00:11:35 Auto On-Scene for Unit# DELT27 219FEGAN
02/29/2024 00:12:13 Timer set for the Unit "SET19; 3E10; DELT10; DELT11; 3E12; CAR14; DELT27;
DELT17; DELT25; DELT26; SET12; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/29/2024 00:27:10 Timer set for the Unit "WC3; SET12; SET19; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; 3E10; 3E12;
DELT25; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
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02/29/2024 00:57:19 Timer set for the Unit "3E10; WC3; SET12; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; 3E12; DELT25;
DELT26; DELT27; CAR14; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 00:58:26 Prime Unit Changed to - 3E12 438HARD
02/29/2024 01:35:51 DELT27 Have FD respond to Snug 2341 Snug - female Deborah has low blood pressure 455ZWIEF
requesting FD to check her out.
02/29/2024 01:36:55 Update reviewed by dispatcher- Zwiefelhofer, Desiree-455 455ZWIEF
02/29/2024 01:57:29 Timer set for the Unit “3E10; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; 3E12; DELT25; DELT26;
DELT27; CAR14; 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
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02/29/2024 02:57:42 Timer set for the Unit "3E10; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; 3E12; DELT25; DELT26;
DELT27; CAR14; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/29/2024 03:27:51 Timer set for the Unit "DELT27; 3E10; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; 3E12; DELT25;
DELT26; CAR14; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 03:38:38 3E10 Have crime scene call me 455ZWIEF
02/29/2024 04:28:05 Timer set for the Unit "3E10; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; 3E12; DELT25; DELT26;
DELT27; CAR14; CSI12; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 04:28:23 Dispatched: CSI13 5O2HOWE
02/29/2024 05:14:52 Timer set for the Unit "DELT25; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; CSI12; CSI13; 1W15;
3E10; 3E12; 3E13; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14; 1E11; ” 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 05:18:38 Auto On-Scene for Unit# 1E11 518WATER
02/29/2024 05:21:48 Timer set for the Unit "1EU; DELT25; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; CSI12; CSI13;
1W15; 3E10; 3E12; 3E13; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/29/2024 05:28:01 Auto On-Scene for Unit# 1W15 387KERR
02/29/2024 05:31:11 Timer set for the Unit "1W15; 1E11; DELT25; DELT10; DELT11; DELT17; CSI12;
CSI13; 3E10; 3E12; 3E13; DELT26; DELT27; CAR14; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/29/2024 06:01:28 Timer set for the Unit "DELT26; 1W15; DELT17; 3E10; 3E12; 3E13; " 3600 seconds.
[60minutes]
02/29/2024 06:32:06 Timer set for the Unit "DELT17; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 06:32:16 Timer set for the Unit "DELT17; DELT26; 3E10; " 1800 seconds. [30minutes]
02/29/2024 06:32:20 Timer set for the Unit "DELT17; DELT26; 3E10; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 07:32:36 Timer set for the Unit "DELT17; DELT26; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 08:12:25 AIR2 enr to area 499PRAHL
02/29/2024 08:32:51 Timer set for the Unit "DELT17; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 08:45:40 Update reviewed by dispatcher- Prahl, Erin M-499 499PRAHL
02/29/2024 08:45:57 AIR2 concluded search - negative results / back enr SSO 499PRAHL
02/29/2024 09:33:25 Timer set for the Unit "DELT17; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 10:33:38 Timer set for the Unit "DELT17; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
02/29/2024 11:33:49 Timer set for the Unit ”DELT17; " 3600 seconds. [60minutes]
Units
Unit Unit Time Activity Officer Dispatcher Disposition
3E10 02/28/2024 19:28:10 DI 310FISHE 508MCCAU
3E10 02/28/2024 19:28:14 AC 310FISHE 310FISHE
3E10 02/28/2024 19:28:24 EN 310FISHE 512GUILL
3E12 02/28/2024 19:43:35 DI 438HARD 455ZWIEF
3E12 02/28/2024 19:43:44 AC 438HARD 438HARD
3E12 02/28/2024 19:43:44 EN 438HARD 512GUILL
3E12 02/28/2024 19:57:52 OS 438HARD 438HARD
3E12 02/28/2024 20:01:53 TI 438HARD 512GUILL
3E10 02/28/2024 20:03:14 AR 310FISHE 310FISHE
3E10 02/28/2024 20:04:06 TI 310FISHE 512GUILL
3E12 02/28/2024 20:04:06 TI 438HARD 512GUILL
WC3 02/28/2024 20:04:11 DI 321BROWN 321BROWN
WC3 02/28/2024 20:04:12 AC 321BROWN 321BROWN
WC3 02/28/2024 20:04:12 EN 321BROWN 321BROWN
WC3 02/28/2024 20:04:14 OS 321BROWN 321BROWN
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Nicolas ( 452MAMAL )
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Important Address
- Home Address of Victim:
- Christopher Sterns Address: 2341 Snug St, North Port, FL 34286
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2010 Silver Lincoln MKZ FL Tag: IYLL82 (Christopher Stems Owns/Stephan
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ORANGE COUNTY Incident Report
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Reporting Assignment
SAUR] LE HARDY, LEONARDO / 9477 SQUAD SEX CRIMES
Approving Assignment
AVILA, EVAN /8147 SQUAD SEX CRIMES
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*****Supplcmental Report*****
On February 28, 2024, at approximately 0818 hours, I, Detective Leonardo Sauri (EID 9477), responded to , Kissimmee,
Florida, to assist with a search warrant of that residence. Upon arrival to the residence, I met with Corporal Kenneth Dale (EID 7590), Detective Matthew
Chiang (EID 10015), Detective Julie Junco (EID 6731), and detectives with the Kissimmee Police Department (KPD). The Orange County Sheriffs Office
(OCSO) was investigating the disappearance of juvenile, (13-years-old). Below is a synopsis of my involvement in this case:
Preservation Request
On February 28, 2024, at approximately 0852 hours, Corporal Evan Avila (EID 8147) requested a preservation request be submitted for Google electronic mail
(e-mail) address ([email protected]). At approximately 0909 hours, I submitted the preservation request to Google from Detective Junco’s Google Law
Enforcement Request System account (lers.google.com). Google provided me with an internal identification number (54030738).
On the same date, at approximately 1 306 hours, I sent Detective Taylor Heller (EID 9075) a message via e-mail with the Google identification number so she
could author a search warrant for the e-mail account.
Search of Residence
Corporal Dale, Detective Junco, Detective Chiang, and I, remained outside of the residence ( ), alongside the KPD detectives,
providing scene security, while we waited for the OCSO Forensics Unit to respond.
Prior to the search of the residence. Sex Crimes detectives informed us they had located evidence which showed was being sexually abused
(presumably) by her step-father, Stephan Stems (37-years-old). The evidence was located on Stephan’s cell phone. Via a video call. Detective Kyle Cole (EID
8656), and Detective Maira Tagler (EID 860 1 ), showed Detective Junco and I some of the child sexual abuse material stored within Stephan’s phone. The
video phone call was made to ensure efficiency in locating, identifying, and collecting the items from within the residence, and to ensure said evidence was
properly preserved.
During the search of the residence, I located a pair of blue boxers inside of a laundry basket in what 1 was informed was the living space/bedroom of .
The bedroom was located on the first floor of the residence, adjacent to the dining room. The pair of boxers located matched a pair of boxers observed on
images stored on Stephan’s phone, where he was sexually abusing . A crime scene investigator took photographs of the pair of boxers and collected
it.
On February 28, 2024, at approximately 1340 hours, a female, whom identified herself as, , arrived to the Drive address,
in an ashen grey Toyota Corolla, bearing a Florida license plate The Toyota was registered to . Through investigative means,
was positively identified via her Florida driver’s license
informed me she was a resident of ; she had been residing there for two and a half years, and she specified her bedroom
Iwas located on the second floor, which was adjacent to Stephan’s bedroom. was informed the pink comforter on her bed had been collected under the
search warrant. had known Stephan for the two and a half years she had been residing there. She denied ever engaging in sexual intercourse with
Stephan. This conversation was brief, and was not audio-recorded.
On the same date, at approximately 1 354 hours, I left the Drive address and responded to the OCSO Central Operations building (2500 West
iColonial Drive, Orlando, Florida) to further assist with this investigation.
On the same date, at approximately 1612 hours. Detective Junco and I maintained security of the interview room Stephan was located in and was waiting to be
interviewed. KPD detectives later conducted an interview with Stephan.
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On February 29, 2024, 1 reviewed the contents of Stephan’s phone, alongside Detective Chiang. In addition to observing the sexual abuse to ,I
noticed Stephan had a folder on his phone’s gallery labeled “ ”, which contained over 90 images that were captured of an unaware female. Upon
further examining these images, I identified the female in the images to be Stephan’s roommate, The photographs/videos of
were captured in her bedroom and in a bathroom while she was nude, where she had an expectation of privacy, and they appeared to have been
captured without her knowledge or consent. In addition, the images appeared to have been taken with a device that was concealed to the view of .
Detective Chiang responded to in order to meet with KPD detectives, and he was given the above information so he could pass il
on to them.
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JUNCO, JULIE /6731 SQUAD SEX CRIMES
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On February 28, 2024, at approximately 0738 hours, I, Detective Julie Junco (EID 6731), responded to , Kissimmee, Florida
34741 in reference to assisting Detective Maira Tagler (EID 8601) with a Search Warrant at the residence. The above residence was located with the Venetian
sic] Association. Below is a synopsis of my involvement in this case:
Scene Security
When I arrived on scene, Orange County Sheriffs Office (OCSO) Corporal Kenneth Dale (EID 7590) and detectives from the Kissimmee Police Department
(KPD) were there securing the scene. I assisted with maintaining scene security until the OCSO Forensics unit responded to process the residence.
Prior to conducting the search, detectives at the site of the search were notified by detectives at OCSO’s Central Operations building (2500 W. Colonial Drive,
Orlando, Florida 32804) that there was evidence of sexual abuse towards (13-year-old Victim) at the hands of her step father, Stephan Stems
(37-year-old Suspect). The evidence was located on Stems’ cellular device. Some of the sexual abuse appeared to have occurred at the address.
Contact with
At approximately 0954 hours, and . approached detectives on scene. I spoke with them, and a portion of our conversation was
audio-recorded by Detective Matthew Chiang (EID 10015). Below is a synopsis of our conversation:
and requested an update and said detectives had already interviewed them. They did not have additional information to provide that was not
already known.
and were visibly emotional and appeared concerned for ’s wellbeing. said she did not believe ran away because
she did not believe deline would do that.
They described ’s recent birthday celebration, and did not know of any reason why would be upset.
To their knowledge, had not been in communication with any of their family members since she had been reported missing.
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At approximately 1 1 30 hours, I assisted with searching a room in the residence on the second floor identified by a chrome number “4” on the outside of the
door. Inside of the room, I located a black backpack, which had one orange bottle of “So-low lotion” in it. The back of the bottle identified the product as,
“masturbation cream.” 1 photographed the item, pointed it out to Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Shea Janiak (EID 9444), and she collected it.
’s Designated Snace
At approximately 1 150 hours. Detective Leonardo Sauri (EID 9477), Detective Matthew Chiang (EID 10015) and I made contact with Detective Tagler and
Detective Kyle Cole (EID 8656) via the phone. Via a video call, they showed us digital photographs of (presumably) Stems sexually abusing . The
purpose of viewing the child sexual abuse material (CSAM) via a video phone call was to ensure the correct evidence was collected and preserved to the best
of our abilities. We examined the clothing worn by both and Sterns, along with surrounding items such as sheets, blankets, and other articles of
clothing. We were able to identify some of the items seen in the photographs in a downstairs area that was previously described by detectives as ’s
room.
The space appeared to be the living room of the apartment turned into a bedroom with a folding room divider between the bedroom space and the
kitchen/dining room. This area was located on the far right of the apartment’s first floor when you enter from the front door.
At the conclusion of the search, I made contact with Corporal Evan Avila (EID 8147) via the phone. Corporal Avila notified me the front office staff of the
complex had been working on providing video surveillance from the complex. An unknown staff member stated the process to provide the video was going to
take approximately six hours due to how it had to be viewed and downloaded from the system. At approximately 1 345 hours, I made contact with Ray Ortiz
(referred to as Ortiz), who identified himself as the Operations Manager for Security. I provided Ray with my direct agency phone number, and requested he
notify me immediately when the video surveillance was ready to be collected. Ortiz provided his phone number, 407-675-9721.
I did not hear back from Ortiz, but later found out he had been in communication with other OCSO detectives.
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After speaking with Ortiz, I went to OCSO’s Central Operations building. While there, 1 maintained security outside of an interview room where Stems was
located and was waiting to be interviewed.
KPD detectives interviewed Stems, and I monitored a portion of the interview electronically from a room nearby. At the conclusion of the interview, I assisted
KPD detectives with the collection of photographs, clothing, and DNA evidence from Stems’ person based on a signed warrant they had. I located a black
freckle or mark on Stems’ penis that was visible in some of the photographs/videos found while examining the photographs/videos of Stems sexually abusing
. In the photograph used to compare the mark, (presumably) Stems is wearing a red and white Deadpool shirt, which was seen in multiple
photographs where was being sexually abused.
OCSO’s CSI Ivory Smith (EID 1 1068) collected the evidence. This collection was conducted on the same audio and video-recording as Stems’ interview.
At some point while Stems was in the interview room, I took a vape pen from him, which I discarded in the trash at KPD’s direction.
Evidence Examination
At one point, while examining the photographs of being sexually abused to ensure all potential evidence was collected, I located a photograph of
Stems with his face visible and his tongue on (presumably) ’s nipple. The photograph was titled “20220722_041546.jpg” and was found in an album
full of photographs of child sexual abuse material of .
On February 29, 2024, Corporal Avila requested I gather information on the trash collection procedures at the complex Stems and lived in. At
approximately 1000 hours, I made contact with WM by calling 407-464-0664.
I spoke with “Cree” who was unable to access the information for the requested address ). Cree transferred me to “Ray” (referred to
as such) from the Florida area WM commercial department. He said WM collected the compactors from Venetian Bay VillagesCondominiums Association.
The trash would be taken to the Orlando Transfer Station (4986 LB McLeod Road, Orlando, Florida 3281 1) serviced by WM Orlando (3510 Rio Vista Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32805). It is unknown how long the trash would remain before it would be transferred to either, Pine Ridge landfill (5400 Rex Road, Winter
Garden, Florida 34787) or the Vista landfill (242 West Keene Road, Apopka, Florida 32703).
WM was the residential hauler for all of Osceola County, meaning they picked up any trash from individual residences. They also hauled for any commercial
property within the city limits for Kissimmee, Florida.
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Ray said he was the only “Ray” in the Florida WM commercial department, but he could not provide a phone number to be directly connected to him again.
He provided a more direct number for the commercial department, 866-724-2989.
On March 1, 2024, at approximately 0922 hours, Corporal Avila asked me to respond to 9400 Southpark Center Loop, Orlando, Florida 32819 in reference to
meeting with OCSO’s ERT team. While there, I was the liaison between ERT and the Criminal Investigations Division (CID).
At approximately 1240 hours, I was notified ERT located large bones in the wooded area. I notified Corporal Avila, who was with Corporal Alexander
Richards (EID 6922) from OCSO’s Homicide unit. Corporal Richards instructed me to contact the Medical Examiners (ME) office to show them the bones in
order to determine if they were from a human.
I collected photographs of the bones and sent them to the ME. Per Doctor Zydowicz, they are “non human.” The ME stated the bones still needed to be
collected and submitted to them. At approximately 1302 hours, I contacted OCSO’s Forensics, and spoke with CPI Janiak who responded out to collect the
bones. I documented this under OCSO case number 24-012107.
ERT units located a camera at 2405 Commerce Park Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. 1 sent this information to Corporal Avila, and requested he have a unit
respond to check the cameras. OCSO’s Violent Crimes Squad located video footage of Stems’ vehicle at the above address and were then able to trace him to
other nearby locations where I was told Stems was seen moving from the front seat of his vehicle to the trunk.
ERT located a pair of underwear and a dress in the same wooded area the bones were located in, but further south. CSI Janiak collected both items.
On March 1, 2024, OCSO received confirmation had been located deceased in Osceola County. This concluded my involvement with this
investigation.
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required by FSS 119 07 1. This agency will use it fur the purpose of confirming your identity, and sharing it with other governmental ageucrts to
Notary Public Law Enforcement or Correction Officer identify records linked to that SSN. This collection and we of your SSN is required by this agency to fhUUl its lawful duties and responsiWlitiCT
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NARRATIVE:
On February 29th, 2024, 1 responded to location one in reference to a search warrant for a missing
person investigation. Detective Matthew Chiang (#10015, Sex Crimes Squad) served the search warrant
to the residence.
East of the front door, and along the east wall was a couch. A dining table was west of the couch. North
of the couch were partition screens creating a makeshift bedroom in the northeast corner of the first
floor. A pink dinosaur blanket was hanging off the east partition screen. In this makeshift bedroom,
there was a bed along the west wall, and extended east. The bed was made with white/purple sheets
and a purple comforter. There were pillows at the west end of the bed. A pair of black underwear was
under the pillows. Multiple blankets were on top of the bed. Two tables were along the west wall, on
either side of the bed. Multiple composition notebooks were on the bottom shelf of the north table. A
dresser with a television was along the east wall. A phone tripod was in the bottom drawer. A desk with
a computer was north of the dresser, along the east wall. A strawberry 'snuggle' was hanging on the
interior west partition screen. South of the bed was a laundry basket with clothing. A pair of men's
boxers and a gray shirt were in the laundry basket. A pair of black shorts were under the bed. An
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alternate light source (ALS) was used on the blankets, pillows, sheets and the comforter. The results
were negative.
A master bedroom was in the northwest corner of the first floor. A connecting bathroom was at the
south end of the bedroom. A closet was along the west side of the bedroom, north of the bathroom.
Bed sheets with cats on them were in the closet. Along the west wall, north of the closet was a desk. A
nightstand was north of the desk. Three prescription bottles with the victim's name were on the
nightstand. A bed was north of the nightstand and extended east. The bed was made with white sheets.
Visible stains were observed on both the fitted sheet and flat sheet. Pillows were at the west end of
the bed. A gray blanket, a charcoal gray blanket, and a gray comforter were on the northeast corner of
the bed. An alternate light source (ALS) was used on the blankets, pillows, and the comforter. No
fluorescence was observed on the blankets, sheets, or pillows. Areas of fluorescence were observed
on the comforter.
A bathroom was in the southeast corner of the second floor. A bathtub/shower was along the east wall.
A sink was in the southwest corner. A toilet was along the south wall, east of the sink. A closet with a
washer and dryer was northwest of the bathroom. North of the bathroom was a bedroom (bedroom
#4).
In bedroom #4, there was a chain lock on the interior door. A bed was in the northeast corner, and
extended south. There were white sheets on the bed. One pillow was at the north end of the bed. A
nightstand was against the north wall, west of the bed. In the top drawer of the nightstand was a Sig
Sauer 9mm pistol in a holster. There were twelve rounds in the pistol's magazine, and one round in the
chamber. On the floor, west of the nightstand was a pair of black boots. A mini refrigerator was in the
northwest corner of the bedroom. A desk was along the west wall. A black bag, a shirt, and books were
on the desk. A Sig Sauer magazine with twelve 9mm rounds and gaming cards were in the black bag. A
backpack was on the floor north of the desk. A bottle of masturbation cream was in the backpack. A
dresser with a television on top was in the southwest corner. Clothing including a red shirt were in the
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top dresser drawer. A closet was in the southeast corner of the bedroom. A dresser was in the closet.
Sheets were in a dresser drawer. An alternate light source (ALS) was used on the sheets and pillow in
bedroom #4. The results were negative.
North of bedroom #4, in the northeast corner of the second floor was another bedroom (bedroom #3).
A bed was against the east wall and extended west. A closet was in the northwest corner. An additional
bedroom (bedroom #2) was west of bedroom #3.
CSI Christine Marcus, CSI Trainee Kelli Adams, and Sex Crimes detectives assisted with searching the
residence for any evidentiary items.
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE:
1 collected the following physical evidence from location one on February 28th, 2024. A copy of the
property form and search warrant were left at the scene.
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location one and transferred the items to me on February 28th, 2024:
Dark colored stains were observed on the gloves. The gloves were swabbed and tested for the
possible presence of blood using a Phenolphthalein presumptive test. The results were negative. A
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positive and negative control was conducted on the Phenolphthalein test prior to using on evidence.
The controls worked properly.
LOCATION TWO
SCENE DESCRIPTION:
The scene was the Waste Management plant located at 4978 L B McLeod Road. The plant was on the
south side of the L B McLeod Road.
NARRATIVE:
On February 28th, 2024, 1 responded to location two to search for any evidence related to a missing
person investigation. The trash compactor had 'Venetian Bay* carved into the side. A truck dumped the
contents ofthe trash compactor out. Forensic Manager Vanessa Nylander, Supervisor Chelsea Johnson,
Assistant Squad Leader Kelly Wood, CSI Christine Marcus, CSI Lindsey Miller, CSI Jacqueline Hnath, and
CSI Trainee Kelli Adams assisted with searching the trash pile.
At the bottom of the middle of the trash pile was a tire, and a trash bag covered in gray paint. Inside
the trash bag was a white Croc sandal, and a backpack. Inside the backpack was school supplies and an
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) laptop bearing the victim's name. There was also gray paint on
the tire and backpack.
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE:
I collected the following physical evidence from location two on February 28th, 2024:
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SCENE DESCRIPTION:
The scene was the above listed vehicle located at the OCSO Forensics Unit garage.
NARRATIVE:
On February 29th, 2024, 1 responded to location three to process the above listed vehicle. Corporal
Alexander Richards served a search warrant to the vehicle. Evidence seals were present and intact on
all four doors, the hood, and trunk of the vehicle.
A SunPass was on the interior front windshield. A red stain was on the front driver doorjamb. A bowl
of dog food, a bag with dog toys and treats, a pair of slip on shoes, a bag containing food and a water
bottle, and a bag containing a prescription pill organizer and prescription bottles belonging to the
suspect were on the front passenger floor. A Coca Cola can, hair clips, and a deflated balloon were in
the front passenger door pockets. Nissan booklets, paperwork bearing the victim's mothers name, a
socket, and a charger plug were in the glove box. Hair, water bottles, and make up were under the
front passenger seat.
A gray jacket was on top of the center console. A Cherry Coca Cola can was in the cup holder between
the front seats. Jewelry, napkins, a charger and a middle school name tag bearing the victim's name
was in a pocket below the center dashboard. A pillow case was around the center console lid. Surface
cleaner wipes, insurance information, a window breaker, a Nissan booklet, napkins, pens, pencils,
masks, and an empty plastic bag were in the center console.
Napkins, tissues, and a piece of straw wrapper were on the rear driver floor. A water bottle was in the
rear passenger door pocket. Mascara was on the rear passenger floor. A sunshade was in the poc±et
on the back of the front passenger seat.
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A beach chair, a poncho, jumper cables, and a Target bag with automotive cleaning wipes were in the
trunk. Stains were observed near the opening of the trunk. Three areas were swabbed and tested for
the possible presence of blood using a Phenolphthalein presumptive test. The results were negative
for the three areas. A positive and negative control was conducted on the Phenolphthalein test prior
to using. The controls worked properly.
CSI Jacqueline Hnath second searched the vehicle. No items of evidentiary value were located.
Utilizing black powder, I processed the interior and exterior of the vehicle for fingerprints. Thirty latent
lift cards were collected (24EV13041):
1. Interior front driver door 16. Interior front driver window
2. Interior rear driver door jamb 17. Interior rear passenger door jamb
3. Exterior front passenger door handle 18. Interior rear passenger door jamb
4. Exterior front passenger door 19. Interior rear passenger window
5. Exterior front passenger window 20. Interior front passenger door
6. Exterior front passenger window 21. Exterior rear driver door
7. Exterior front passenger window 22. Gas tank door
8. Exterior front passenger door 23. Exterior front passenger door
9. Interior passenger B pillar 24. Exterior front passenger window
10. Interior front passenger door 25. Exterior passenger A pillar
11. Exterior rear passenger door 26. Exterior front driver door
12. Interior front passenger door 27. Exterior passenger A pillar
13. Exterior rear passenger door 28. Exterior rear passenger quarter panel
14. Exterior rear passenger door 29. Exterior rear passenger door handle
15. Interior front passenger window 30. Interior rear driver door frame
After applying black powder, there appeared to be something that had come into contact with the
driver side of the vehicle. This was only visible after the application of black powder. This area was
photographed with and without a scale. A Phenolphthalein presumptive test was conducted on this
area for the possible presence of blood. The result was negative.
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I collected the following physical evidence from the vehicle on February 29th, 2024:
On March 1st, 2024, 1 received the following physical evidence from Detective Freeze (#6804, Domestic
Crimes Squad):
REMARKS:
Digital images have been uploaded to the DataWorks System.
All times are approximate.
All items were transferred over to Kissimmee Police Department's Forensic Supervisor Isabel Johnson.
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NARRATIVE:
At approximately 1347 hours on February 28, 2024, I met with Detective Brian Savelli (#3175, Homicide
Squad) and Detective Carlos Robles (#7877, Homicide Squad) on Old Hickory Tree Road, north of the Cemex
plant. I was requested to collect the rubber portion of a tire from the side of the road as well as document
the surveillance cameras at Rocker's Locker's, north of where the rubber portion of a tire was located. After
conferring with the Detectives, the following observations were made.
OBSERVATIONS:
The Cemex plant at 2175 Old Hickory Tree Road was located on the east side of Old Hickory Tree Road.
Rocker's Lockers at 2131Old Hickory Tree Road was located on the east side of Old Hickory Tree Road, north
of the Cemex plant. The rubber portion of a tire was located in the foliage east of the sidewalk along the east
side of Old Hickory Tree Road and south of Rocker's Lockers.
The image below was retrieved from 'Google Maps' and depicts the location of the Cemex plant, Rocker's
Lockers, and the general vicinity in which the rubber portion of a tire was located. The red point on the image
indicates the location of the Cemex plant. A blue star was added to the image to indicate the location of
Rocker's Lockers and a yellow star was added to the image to indicate the general vicinity of where the rubber
portion of a tire was located.
Rocker's Lockers consisted of three buildings that were oriented west to east. There was a chain link fence
surrounding the exterior of the property with a gate on the west side. Surveillance cameras were observed
on the northwest corner of the southmost building as well as on the southwest corner of the northmost
building. The surveillance equipment located inside of a closet on the west end of the southmost building was
also documented.
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE:
The following evidence was collected from the scene, packaged, and later transferred to Kissimmee Police
Department's (KPD) Forensic Supervisor Isabel Johnson.
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NARRATIVE:
At approximately 0853 hours on February 29, 2024, 1 met with Detective Kyle Cole (#8656, Sex Crimes Squad)
and a FDLE Agent at the above listed address in reference to collecting additional items from the Lincoln MKZ.
The following observations were made.
OBSERVATIONS:
The silver (colored) 2010 Lincoln MKZ (FL TAG #IYLL82, VIN #3LNHL2GC0AR612086) was located in the secure
garage bay of FDLE's ESST building. The hood of the vehicle was open. The trunk, doors, and windows of the
vehicle were closed. The evidence seals located on the hood, doors, and trunk of the vehicle were not intact.
The vehicle was unlocked. A black dog 'seatbelt' leash was attached to the front passenger seat head rest. A
purple dog 'seatbelt' leash was attached to the rear driver seat head rest. Both dog 'seatbelt leashes were
collected. The trunk was not accessed at this time. A property form listing the items that were collected was
left inside of the vehicle.
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE:
The following evidence was collected from the scene, packaged, and later transferred to Kissimmee Police
Department's (KPD) Forensic Supervisor Isabel Johnson.
Evidence Barcode# Description/Location Disposition
24EV11860 (1) purple dog 'seatbelt leash (rear driver seat) KPD
24EV11861 (1) black dog 'seatbelt leash (front passenger seat) KPD
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REMARKS:
On February 28, 2024, at 0933 hours I responded to the residence located at
, Kissimmee, FL 34741 to assist lead CSI Shea Janiak (#9444, Forensics Unit) with searching the residence.
Any items of potential evidentiary value were brought to the attention of CSI Janiak; please refer to her report
for additional information.
On February 28, 2024, at 1627 hours I responded to the Waste Management plant located at 4978 L B McLeod
Road, Orlando, FL 32811 to assist lead CSI Janiak with searching the contents of a trash compactor. Any items
of potential evidentiary value were brought to the attention of CSI Janiak; please refer to her report for
additional information.
On February 29, 2024, 1 assisted lead CSI Janiak by completing a FCIC/NCIC search for the Sig Sauer P365 9mm
pistol (Serial Number: 66B581278) (24EV11780) that she had collected; results were negative. I also
completed an E-Trace for the pistol under Trace ID: T20240111702.
It should be noted that in my case identifying photograph for February 29, 2024, the address was listed as
1551 College Park Business Center instead of 1551 College Park Business Center Road.
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A warehouse at Waste Management (WM) located at the above listed address.
NARRATIVE:
At 1651 hours on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 1 met with lead CSI Shea Janiak #9444, Forensics
Unit at the above listed address to assist with searching the contents of a dumpster. Specifically, I
was instructed to look for clothing which matched the description of what the victim had last been
seen wearing (green sweatshirt, blue jeans and white "Croc" sandals. I was also instructed to look
for pieces of a damaged tire. I assisted with searching through the trash but did not find anything of
evidentiary value.
LOCATION 2:
SCENE:
Two vehicles (VEHICLE 1& 2) parked within the Forensics Unit garage at the Orange County Sheriffs
Office Central Operations Complex.
NARRATIVE:
At 2200 hours on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 1 met with CpI. Alexander Richards #6922
Homicide Squad, at the above listed address in reference to a K9 sweep for VEHICLES 1 & 2. D/F/C
Rene Davila #7453 K9 Unit, arrived with his partner, K9 Archer, who has been trained in the odor
detection of human decomposition.
OBSERVATIONS:
VEHICLE 1/Uncoln:
VEHICLE 1 was parked in the east bay of the garage. Since forensic processing had already been
completed on the vehicle, I drove the vehicle using the provided keys to an area in the parking lot
for K9 Archer to conduct his vehicle sweep. Once the sweep was finished, I drove the vehicle back
into the east bay.
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VEHICLE 2/Sentra:
VEHICLE 2 was towed into the Forensics Garage around 2200. It was parked in the east bay behind
VEHICLE 1. Because it had not yet been forensically processed, the vehicle was not moved to the
parking lot to prevent possible contamination or destruction of evidence. Vehicle seals on the
doors, trunk and hood were present and intact.
K9 Archer conducted a sweep of the vehicle while it was in the garage. Based on the sweep,
Homicide Detectives Andrew Calise #7774 and Sgt. Jospeh Covelli #2779, asked me to open the
trunk of the vehicle. I took exterior photographs of the vehicle to include the seals. The trunk was
"popped" using the provided key fob. Nothing of evidentiary value was observed in the trunk nor
was there any apparent odor coming from the trunk. Det. Calise opened the rear driver door and
there was no apparent odor coming the vehicle interior. Ire-sealed the trunk and rear driver side
door and left the vehicle keys on the windshield.
REMARKS;
All times are approximate.
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VICTIM:
SCENE
OCSO Forensics Garage Bay
NARRATIVE
At 1145 hours on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 1 met with CpI. Evan Avila, 8147, Sex Crimes Squad, to serve
a search warrant on a vehicle.
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OBSERVATIONS
CpI. Avila served the search warrant, and the vehicle and evidence seals were photographed prior to entry to
the vehicle. The evidence seals on the doors, trunk, and hood were intact. The keys were on the front hood.
The spare tire was used as the rear passenger tire. The contents of the vehicle were removed and
photographed. See Vehicle Inventory for more information. Per CpI. Avila the vehicle was processed for DNA,
interior/exterior latents, and trace evidence. Several areas throughout the vehicle were presumptive tested
for the presence of blood. See Scene Processing for more information.
Forensic Biologist Elise Servi, 8661, screened the vehicle for biological fluids after the collection of trace
evidence, but prior to latent processing. See her report for additional information.
CSI Lindsey Miller, 7042, assisted with latent processing, and second searched the vehicle.
A copy of the search warrant and property form were left with the vehicle.
VEHICLE INVENTORY
Front Driver Door
• Container of hand wipes
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• Pen
• Back scratcher
• Phone charging cable
• Hair brush
• Flashlight
• Tactical case with flashlight and compass
• Blade attached to handle
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• Tan blanket with white stains
• Umbrella
Trunk
• Damaged tire
• Canes
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• Green bag
• First aid kit
• Various car equipment
• Lincoln emblem
• Towel
• White rope
• Black netting
• Pipes
• Grey fabric
• Green rag
• Bath mat
• Umbrellas
Chairs
• Receipts
• Black trash bag
• Unopened gloves
• Red hoodie
• Blue puffer jacket
• CD cases
• Soccer ball
• Blue bin
Glove Box
• Lincoln emblem
• (1) Hornady 9mm Luger+P live round
• Binoculars
• Car manual and registration
• Glasses
• Pieces of metal
• Dust rag
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SCENE PROCESSING
The following areas of the vehicle were processed using the listed techniques:
ITEM TECHNIQUE DATE RESULTS
Front driver door compartment
Swabbed (touch/handler) 2/28/2024 24EV11568
Trace vacuum floor and seat 2/28/2024 (1) Filter
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PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
The followini;evidence was collected from the vehicle:
barcode EVIDENCE COLLECTED DISPOSITION QF EVIDENCE
24EV11568 Set of swabs from front driver door compartment
24EV11541 Set of swabs from front passenger door compartment
24EV11557 Set of swabs from rear driver door compartment
24EV11567 Set of swabs from rear passenger door compartment
24EV11545 Set of swabs from center console
24EV11549 Set of swabs from steering wheel and shifter
24EV11566 (6) Trace vacuum filters from Lincoln
24EV11559 (1) Hornady 9mm Luger+P live round from glove box
24EV11546 (5) Blue latex gloves from bottom compartment of center console
24EV11565 (2) Knit gloves from bottom compartment of center console
24EV11543 Pocket knife from top compartment ofcenter console
24EV11555 Napkins from front passenger seat
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24EV11570 Napkins from front passenger floor
24EV11552 Nail file kit from top compartment of center console
24EV11569 (6) Blue latex gloves from front passenger door
24EV11542 Rag from front passenger floor
24EV11563 Towel from rear passenger floor
24EV11547 Black jacket from rear passenger floor
24EV11548 (1) Blue latex glove from rear passenger floor
24EV11551 Napkins from rear passenger floor
24EV11564 Tan blanket with white stains across backseat
24EV11562 Tire from trunk
24EV11558 Lincoln emblem from trunk
24EV11554 Lincoln emblem from glove box
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REMARKS
• All times are approximate.
• Digital images were uploaded to DataWorks.
• The Kastle Meyer test is a presumptive test for the presence of blood.
• Abbreviations used in this report: LLC Latent Lift Card; TOT Transferred Over To.
• Kissimmee Police Department Case Number: 24-001809
• Osceola County Sheriff's Office Case Number: 241023174
• At this time, nothing further has been requested.
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OFFENSE: -
Missing Person Supplemental CASE NUMBER: 24-011313
DETECTIVE/UNIT: Det. Bonnie Mitchell/Domestic Crimes DATE RECEIVED: 02/28/2024
SUBMITTED BY: N/A DATE OF OFFENSE: 02/26/2024
Sterns, Stephan
VICTIM: SUSPECT:
W/M DOB: 04/25/1986
ANALYSIS:
EVIDENCE BARCODE# DESCRIPTION RESULTS
————————————— Silver Lincoln MKZ Failed to chemically indicate the presence of semen
FLTag#IYLL82
VIN: 3LNHL2GCOAR612086
COMMENTS:
On 02/28/2024, the entire rear compartment, center console, front driver and passenger seats, and any
visible white/yellow colored stains inside the above listed vehicle was examined visually and chemically
tested for the possible presence of semen with negative results.
DISPOSITION OF EVIDENCE:
Please refer to CSI Hannah Miner's (#10489, Forensics) report regarding evidence collection/disposition.
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Anyone with any information regarding this case is urged to contact the Orange
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13-year-old S (last seen wearing a green sweatshirt, black shorts, and white crocs)
has been missing since Monday, February 26, 2024. She was reported missing after her mother
went to pick her up from school and discovered she was not there.
Trough investigative efforts, Stephen Stems was identified as the prime suspect in ’s
disappearance. On Monday, February 26 between 01:00- 02:30 P.M. Stephen Stems was seen
driving a Silver 2010 Lincoln MKZ with FL Tag: IYLL82, in the area of SR 192 and Old
Hickory Tree Rd, as well as Old Hickory Tree Rd and Nolte Rd.
If anyone has any video footage or remembers seeing , Stephen Sterns, or the
Silver 2010 Lincoln MKZ with FL Tag: IYLL82, please call Crimeline.
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"PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY ARREST AND SEARCH WARRANTS"
"True emergencies are rare and most warrants should be handled by a judge during normal court
hours. Warrants should be sought outside of normal court hours only where a suspect would
escape or evidence would be lost if immediate action is not taken. The suspect's location should be
specifically known at the time the warrant is sought. Alternatively, an emergency warrant can be
sought if the suspect's identity is known but his/her location is unknown and the suspect is a
threat to the safety and welfare of a citizen or the community. Emergency warrants of these types
should be sought only when law enforcement is waiting to immediately proceed on the search or
arrest warrant." ~ Memorandum by the Chief Judge, November 9, 2015
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Comes now the affiant, Detective John Nguyen, 9725, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-wit: a
Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff of Orange County, submitted via a secure electronic file system
before the below signed Judge, in and for Orange County, Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit, who
makes this application and states under oath that affiant has probable cause to believe that evidence,
to-wit:
Items of value are specified as; weapons including, knives, blunt objects, firearms, ammunition
for firearms, projectiles, casings, fingerprints, blood, hair, DNA, fibers, other items of serology
to include clothing and/or other items that could have come into contact with the victim or
suspect at the time of the incident; cellular devices and the data contained within to include but
not limited to video, images, contacts, text messages, voicemails, web information, call logs,
owner information, application database files, GPS locations. Infotainment systems that
contain digital logs providing information related to geolocation information, Bluetooth
connectivity history, contact information, call history, and any other device information
provided by a digital device connection by searching any electronic devices capable of storing
digital data, to include the infotainment center, by retrieving said digital data from these
devices.
which is evidence of a felony violation of the laws of the State of Florida relating to Interference
with Child Custody, to-wit: Florida Statute 787.03(1), is currently being kept in certain property in
Orange County, Florida, which property is believed to be under the control of Stephen Sterns, or
persons unknown and which property has, or is located at, the unique address of 2500 West Colonial
Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, Orange County, Florida, and is particularly described and can be located
as follows:
DESCRIPTION:
White 2022 Nissan Sentra with VIN: 1 and Florida license plate
.
DIRECTIONS:
From the intersection of Orange Avenue and Colonial Drive travel west Colonial Drive
approximately 2.2 miles. Turn left at the traffic light into the Orange County Sheriffs Office
Operations Center, which is a large building on the south side of Colonial Drive with the
Orange County Sheriffs Office Logo painted on the front of the building.
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Your affiant, Detective John Nguyen, 9725, is and has been since 11/08/2019, a duly sworn Deputy
Sheriff for the Sheriff of Orange County.
Your affiant has been in law enforcement for more than ten years. Affiant has assisted and
primarily conducted numerous investigations related to property and violent crimes. Affiant
also has attended several advanced specialized training courses related to criminal
investigations. Your affiant is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as a
detective.
As a result of your affiant's training and experience, your affiant has probable cause to believe the
following:
On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, the 13-year old victim, , was
reported missing by her mother,
An interview was conducted with ’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he
picked up and dropped her off in front of Peace United Methodist Pre-School, 13502
Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL, which was down the street from the school, at 0840 hours.
Hunters Creek Middle School begins class at 0930 hours. A License Plate Reader captured
Stephan’s vehicle with Florida tag "IYLL82"driving away from the school at 0810 hours.
During the interview with Stephan, he provided consent to search his phone, however he stated
had accidently performed a factory reset on his phone on February 26, 2024, the same day
went missing.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with ’s family and friends, it
was unusual for to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in
communication with family and friends.
On February 27, 2024, Orange County Sheriffs Office took possession of Stephan’s vehicle.
After investigative research, it was learned Stephan used 's vehicle, white 2010 Nissan
Sentra, bearing Florida license plate S91 on February 28, 2024. A License Plate Reader
showed the white Nissan Sentra on February 28, 2024 at 0629 hours westbound at North
Cranberry Blvd and Toledo Blade, North Port, FL 34286.
Orange County Sheriffs Office Digital Forensics Unit conducted a download of Stephan’s
phone and the content was reviewed. Based on content discovered within Stephan’s cell phone
there is reasonably fear for ’s safety. Furthermore, based on the content discovered,
and the fact Stephan factory reset his cell phone, your affiant reasonably believes Stephan is
interfering with custody. Due to the fact has not had any contact with her mother
and the fact she has not attended school, there is a well-founded fear is in danger.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, it appeared Stephan Sterns, without lawful
authority, knowingly or recklessly took, enticed, aided, or abeted a minor from the custody of
the minor’s parent.
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Your affiant requests this search warrant to search the vehicle was last known to be
located in and obtain evidence to assist in this investigation.
Based on the foregoing and your affiant's knowledge, training and experience, Detective John
Nguyen, 9725 has probable cause to believe that Items of value are specified as; weapons
including, knives, blunt objects, firearms, ammunition for firearms, projectiles, casings,
fingerprints, blood, hair, DNA, fibers, other items of serology to include clothing and/or other
items that could have come into contact with the victim or suspect at the time of the incident;
cellular devices and the data contained within to include but not limited to video, images,
contacts, text messages, voicemails, web information, call logs, owner information, application
database files, GPS locations. Infotainment systems that contain digital logs providing
information related to geolocation information, Bluetooth connectivity history, contact
information, call history, and any other device information provided by a digital device
connection by searching any electronic devices capable of storing digital data, to include the
infotainment center, by retrieving said digital data from these devices., which is evidence of a
criminal violation under Florida State Statutes 787.03(1), to-wit: Interference with Child Custody,
is currently being kept at the location whose address is 2500 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL
32804.
WHEREFORE, your affiant makes this affidavit and requests the issuance of a Search Warrant in
due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property by officers of the law for
evidence heretofore described and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence, subject to the
order of a Court having jurisdiction thereof.
Your affiant also requests authorization for use of a powered aerial vehicle in accordance with
F.S.S. 934.50 during the execution of the warrant in the interest of officer safety to prevent an
ambush or to locate anyone hiding in the residence prior to law enforcement making entry.
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SEARCH WARRANT
AGENCY CASE No: QCSO 24-011313
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IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
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which is evidence of a felony violation of the State of Florida, relating to Interference with Child Custody,
to-wit: Florida State Statute 787.03(1), is currently being kept in certain property in Orange County, Florida,
which property is believed to be under the control of Stephen Sterns, or persons unknown and which property
has, or is located at, the unique address of 2500 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, Orange
County, Florida and is particularly described and can be located as follows:
Description: White 2022 Nissan Sentra with VIN: and Florida license
plate .
Directions: From the intersection of Orange Avenue and Colonial Drive travel west Colonial
Drive
approximately 2.2 miles. Turn left at the traffic light into the Orange County Sheriffs Office
Operations Center, which is a large building on the south side of Colonial Drive with the
Orange County Sheriffs Office Logo painted on the front of the building.
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NOW, THEREFORE, YOU or either of you, with such lawful assistance as may be necessary, ARE
HEREBY COMMANDED, in the day time, nighttime or on Sunday, as the exigencies of the situation may
require, TO ENTER AND SEARCH, including by use of powered aerial vehicle, the above-described
property and when applicable any outbuildings and vehicles on the property or curtilage thereof and any person
on said premises and reasonably believed to be engaged in or connected with said illegal activity, FOR THE
EVIDENCE described in the warrant, and if same or any part thereof be found, you are hereby authorized to
seize and secure said evidence, giving proper receipt therefore and delivering a completed copy of this warrant
to the person in control of the property, or in the absence of any such person, leaving a completed copy where
the evidence is found, and making a return of your doings under this warrant within ten (10) days of the date
hereof, and you are further directed to bring said evidence so found before the Court having Proper jurisdiction
to be disposed of according to law. / Z\ / /n
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CASE NUMBER: QCSO 24-011313
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
Received this Search Warrant on the 28 day of February, 2024, and executed the same in Orange
County, Florida, on the 28 of February, 2024, by searching the premises described therein and by
taking into my custody the property described in the above Inventory and Receipt and by having read
and delivered a copy of this Search Warrant and Inventory and Receipt to :
NAME OF PERSON YOU LEFT A PROPERTY FORM WITH AT THE PLACE YOU
SEARCHED OR IF NO ONE WAS HOME PUT "LEFT AT SCENE"
I, Detective John Nguyen, 9725, the officer by whom the Warrant was executed, do swear that the
above Inventory and Receipt contains a true and detailed account of all the property taken by me on
said Warrant.
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FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPL1CATION FOR
MOBILE TRACKING DEVICE AUTHORIZATION
STATE of FLORIDA,
COUNTY of ORANGE:
This Application for Mobile Tracking Device Authorization is submitted via a secure electronic
file system by tlitfltop/cant/ DetMtive/^edirXAvialley , who is a lawfully sworn Deputy Sheriff for the
Orange Lcountv I XjTsiyrifysl
I Office, before The
Honorable, • Judge, in and for Orange County,
Florida, Ninth Judici\LCircuiL
under oathand pursuant to Florida Statute 934.42. This written Application
is for an Order Authorizing Installation and Use of a Mobile Tracking Device attached to the property
described as:
name: stephan Michael Sterns
D0B 04/25/1986 RACE/SEX: White / Ma|e
registered owner: o
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: YEAR: MAKE: Nissan M0DEL: Civic
2022
color:
Taupe style: Sedan
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
This application is based upon your affiant’s investigation, training, and experience that indicate that the
use of a tracking device, which is an electronic or mechanical device which permits the tracking of the
movement of a vehicle or mobile object to which it is attached, will assist in the investigation.
The Orange County Sheriffs Office is conducting a criminal investigation into information that Stephan
Michael Sterns is engaged in committing, within the jurisdiction of the court, ongoing violations of the
Florida Statutes, to-wit, the offenses of:
Cl: Interferance With Child Custody FSS: 787.03
There is probable cause to believe, based upon facts and evidence outlined below, that:
On February 26, 2024, was reported missing by her mother, . A missing
person investigation was launched on February 26, 2024 that continues through this point in time.
deline's step father provided inconsistent testimony in regards to the last known w hereabouts and
time frame of on February 26, 2024. The last person seen with is her
step father, Stephan Sterns. His explanation in regards to where was supposed to be
and when she was supposed to be there is not consistent. A review of Stephan Sterns cellular device
has revealed images of child pornography that depict in the images. At this time,
's disappearance is highly suspicious and investigative efforts are on going to locate
her. At this time, Stephan Sterns is suspected as having primary involvement in 's
disappearance. Stephan Sterns has access to a 2022 White Nissan 4-door registered to
mother, and was last seen with .
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As grounds for this application, the applicant submits the following facts:
On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, the 13-year old victim, , was
reported missing by her mother, .
advised ’s step-father, Stephan Sterns, picked her up from home and dropped her
off at Hunters Creek Middle School, 13400 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL on February 26, 2024.
then went to pick up from school at dismissal and learned never showed
to school.
An interview was conducted with ’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he picked
up and dropped her off in front of Peace United Methodist Pre-School, 13502 Town Loop
Blvd, Orlando, FL, which was down the street from the school, at 0840 hours. Hunters Creek Middle
School begins class at 0930 hours. A License Plate Reader captured Stephan’s vehicle with Florida
tag "IYLL82"driving away from the school at 0810 hours. During the interview with Stephan, he
provided consent to search his phone, however he stated had accidently performed a factory reset on
his phone on February 26, 2024, the same day went missing. Stephan provided his phone
number to be 407-256-1832.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with ’s family and friends, it was
unusual for to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in
communication with family and friends.
Stephan Sterns has access to a 2022 White Nissan 4-door registered to 's mother,
and was last seen with .
Based on the totality of the circumstances, It is believed a suspect has intentionally interfered with a
parent or guardian's custodial rights to a minor. As has not currently been located,
the path of travel and on going locations of this vehicle is vital to the discovery of .
Accordingly, authorization is requested for the surreptitious installation, attachment, and use of a
mobile tracking device on or in the vehicle described above. The applicant has probable cause that ongoing
crimes are occurring, or related vehicles kept, within the court's jurisdiction, and the applicant certifies the
information likely to be obtained by such installation and use is relevant to the ongoing criminal
investigation specified above, which is being conducted by the above-named agency.
If this application is granted, it is expected the tracking device will be installed in Orange County
and primarily monitored from equipment located in Orange County, although the device is expected to
track movement throughout several other Florida counties, and it may, if this application is approved
and if reasonably possible, be monitored in other counties, or by transmission of information back to
Orange County, as the nature of the state, local jurisdictions, and the criminal activity being investigated
is such that the vehicle can be expected to travel to counties outside of this Judicial Circuit.
Authorization is also requested to access and/or enter upon the vehicle, if necessary, to maintain
the tracking device, including, but not limited to changing batteries, or obtain and remove the tracking
equipment when the approved surveillance is ended.
WHEREFORE, the applicant makes this Application, certifies all the above information is true
and correct, and requests the issuance of the Order Authorizing Installation and Use of a Mobile Tracking
Device as specified above and in compliance with Florida Statute 934.42.
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me in the County and State aforesaid this 28th day of February, 2024.
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24001896
Mobile Tracking cOrder u2 I
ORDER AUTHORIZING
INSTALLATION AND USE OF A MOBILE TRACKING DEVICE
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
Orange County, Florida
Agency Case N° Previously Aaxgned to
24-011313
Court Case No.: -HI-
for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Orange County, Florida, k written and swonTX^QlicatiAn For Mobile Tracking
Device Authorization has been made on this date pursuant to Florida Statute-934.42, by the applicant,
Detective Kevin O'Malley , who is a lawfully sworn Deputy Sheriff for the Orange County Sheriffs Office,
requesting authorization for the surreptitious use and installation of a mobile tracking device upon the
property described as:
suspectname
Stephan Michael Sterns
DOB 04/25/1986 RACE«EX: White / Male
YEAR: MAKE: VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: LICENSE PLATE NUMBER:
AND WHEREAS, a tracking device is an electronic or mechanical device that tracks the
movement of the vehicle or other mobile object to which it is attached;
AND WHEREAS, the circuit courts of this state are empowered by Art. V, § 5, Fla. Const, to issue
all writs necessary or proper to the complete exercise of their jurisdiction;
THIS COURT FINDS there is a criminal investigation ongoing within the jurisdiction of the court
that would be assisted by the installation and use of an electronic tracking device, to wit: ongoing violations
of the Florida Statutes, as follows:
Cl: Interferance With Child Custody FSS: 787.03
THE COURT FURTHER FINDS that Detective Kevin O'Malley of the Orange County
Sheriffs Office has established probable cause of continued criminal activity and a reasonable basis, and
has certified, that the information likely to be obtained by the requested installation and use of an electronic
tracking device is relevant to gathering evidence for the ongoing criminal investigation specified above,
which is being conducted by the above-named law enforcement agency relating to crimes occurring, or
vehicles kept, within the Court's jurisdiction.
THIS COURT FURTHER FINDS that the vehicle described above and authorized to be tracked
is mobile and, therefore, it may be necessary to track said vehicle outside the jurisdiction of this Court, but
within the State of Florida.
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installation, attachment, and use of a mobile tracking device on, or in, the vehicle described above,
within and outside the jurisdiction of this Court, but within the State of Florida, so long as such device is
actually installed while still within the jurisdiction of this Court, or is installed pursuant to order of a Court
of competent jurisdiction over the location at which the device is installed, for a period not to exceed forty
five (45) days, unless an Extension Order is issued. The tracking device may be monitored remotely in any
Florida county in which the vehicle is located, or by transmission of information back to a location in
Orange County, Florida. The mobile tracking device may be removed and re-installed during said time
period as needed for maintenance, battery replacement, or other service. Authorization is given to enter the
vehicle, if necessary, to obtain and remove the tracking equipment, when the approved surveillance is
ended. This Order and the Application for it shall be safely kept by Detective Kevin O’Malley of the
Orange County Sheriffs Office until otherwise required by law or upon further order of a Court of
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Mobile Tracking eOrder u2 I
24001896
Previously Assigned to
Div: AGENCY CASE NUMBER: 24-011313
-HI- COURT CASE NUMBER:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPLICATION FOR
MOBILE TRACKING DEVICE AUTHORIZATION
STATE of FLORIDA,
COUNTY of ORANGE:
This ApplicaJkJfrfo? Mobile Tracking Device Authorization is submitted via a secure electronic
file system by the dppliExm, Detdctivte 13evin/O'^alley
/ who is a lawfully sworn Deputy Sheriff for the
Orange Cq^nty
/ I// /
Office, before The
Honorable, / l/\s
Uv a-ZZU Judge, in and for Orange County,
Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit, under oath and pursuant tor lorida Statute 934.42. This written Application
is for an Order Authorizing Installation and Use of a Mobile Tracking Device attached to the property
described as:
name: Christopher Walker Sterns
D0B: 07/23/1951 White I Male
registered owner: Christopher Walker Sterns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: YEAR: M0DEL:
2010 MAKE: Lincoln MKZ
color: STYLE
silver 4-Door
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 3LNHL2GC0AR612086
LICENSE PLATE NUMBER:
FIorida Tag; IYLL82
This application is based upon your affiant’s investigation, training, and experience that indicate that the
use of a tracking device, which is an electronic or mechanical device which permits the tracking of the
movement of a vehicle or mobile object to which it is attached, will assist in the investigation.
The Orange County Sheriffs Office is conducting a criminal investigation into information that
Christopher Walker Sterns is engaged in committing, within the jurisdiction of the court, ongoing
violations of the Florida Statutes, to-wit, the offenses of:
Cl: Interferance With Child Custody FSS: 787.03
There is probable cause to believe, based upon facts and evidence outlined below, that:
On February 26, 2024, was reported missing by her mother, . A missing
person investigation was launched on February 26, 2024 that continues through this point in time.
's step father provided inconsistent testimony in regards to the last known whereabouts and
time frame of on February 26, 2024. The last person seen with is her
step father, Stephan Sterns. His explanation in regards to where was supposed to be
and when she was supposed to be there is not consistent. A review of Stephan Sterns cellular device
has revealed images of child pornography that depict in the images. At this time,
's disappearance is highly suspicious and investigative efforts are on going to locate
her. At this time, Stephan Sterns is suspected as having primary involvement in 's
disappearance. He has access and is known to drive the Lincoln MKZ bearing Florida Tag IYLL82
which is registered to his father who was last seen with on February 28, 2024.
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As grounds for this application, the applicant submits the following facts:
On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, the 13-year old victim, , was
reported missing by her mother, .
advised ’s step-father, Stephan Sterns, picked her up from home and dropped her
off at Hunters Creek Middle School, 13400 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL on February 26, 2024.
then went to pick up from school at dismissal and learned never showed
to school.
An interview was conducted with ’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he picked
up and dropped her off in front of Peace United Methodist Pre-School, 13502 Town Loop
Blvd, Orlando, FL, which was down the street from the school, at 0840 hours. Hunters Creek Middle
School begins class at 0930 hours. A License Plate Reader captured Stephan’s vehicle with Florida
tag "IYLL82"driving away from the school at 0810 hours. During the interview with Stephan, he
provided consent to search his phone, however he stated had accidently performed a factory reset on
his phone on February 26, 2024, the same day went missing. Stephan provided his phone
number to be 407-256-1832.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with ’s family and friends, it was
unusual for to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in
communication with family and friends.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, It is believed a suspect has intentionally interfered with a
parent or guardian's custodial rights to a minor. As has not currently been located,
the path of travel and on going locations of this vehicle is vital to the discovery of .
Accordingly, authorization is requested for the surreptitious installation, attachment, and use of a
mobile tracking device on or in the vehicle described above. The applicant has probable cause that ongoing
crimes are occurring, or related vehicles kept, within the court's jurisdiction, and the applicant certifies the
information likely to be obtained by such installation and use is relevant to the ongoing criminal
investigation specified above, which is being conducted by the above-named agency.
If this application is granted, it is expected the tracking device will be installed in Orange County
and primarily monitored from equipment located in Orange County, although the device is expected to
track movement throughout several other Florida counties, and it may, if this application is approved
and if reasonably possible, be monitored in other counties, or by transmission of information back to
Orange County, as the nature of the state, local jurisdictions, and the criminal activity being investigated
is such that the vehicle can be expected to travel to counties outside of this Judicial Circuit.
Authorization is also requested to access and/or enter upon the vehicle, if necessary, to maintain
the tracking device, including, but not limited to changing batteries, or obtain and remove the tracking
equipment when the approved surveillance is ended.
WHEREFORE, the applicant makes this Application, certifies all the above information is true
and correct, and requests the issuance of the Order Authorizing Installation and Use of a Mobile Tracking
Device as specified above and in compliance with Florida Statute 934.42.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me in the County and State aforesaid this 28th day of February. 2024.
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ORDER AUTHORIZING
INSTALLATION AND USE OF A MOBILE TRACKING DEVICE
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
Orange County, Florida
Agency Case N° : Picwunly Assigned to
24-011313
Court Case No.: | -HI-
AND WHEREAS, a tracking device is an electronic or mechanical device that tracks the
movement of the vehicle or other mobile object to which it is attached;
AND WHEREAS, the circuit courts of this state are empowered by Art. V, § 5, Fla. Const, to issue
all writs necessary or proper to the complete exercise of their jurisdiction;
THIS COURT FINDS there is a criminal investigation ongoing within the jurisdiction of the court
that would be assisted by the installation and use of an electronic tracking device, to wit: ongoing violations
of the Florida Statutes, as follows:
Cl: Interferance With Child Custody FSS: 787.03
THE COURT FURTHER FINDS that Detective Kevin O'Malley of the Orange County
Sheriffs Office has established probable cause of continued criminal activity and a reasonable basis, and
has certified, that the information likely to be obtained by the requested installation and use of an electronic
tracking device is relevant to gathering evidence for the ongoing criminal investigation specified above,
which is being conducted by the above-named law enforcement agency relating to crimes occurring, or
vehicles kept, within the Court's jurisdiction.
THIS COURT FURTHER FINDS that the vehicle described above and authorized to be tracked
is mobile and, therefore, it may be necessary to track said vehicle outside the jurisdiction of this Court, but
within the State of Florida.
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Mobile Tracking eOrder u2. 1
Previously Assigned to
Div: AGENCY CASE NUMBER: 24-011313
-HI- COURT CASE NUMBER:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPLICATION FOR
MOBILE TRACKING DEVICE AUTHORIZATION
STATE of FLORIDA,
COUNTY of ORANGE:
This Application for bile Tracki De/iqp Authorization is submitted via a secure electronic
file system by the appli T/Ma ley , who is a lawfully sworn Deputy Sheriff for the
tive Ke/m
Orange Coun eri s Office, before The
Honorable, , Judge, in and for Orange County,
Florida, Ninth Judicial Cjfcuitl/unc r oaYh and ] ursua it to Florida Statute 934.42. This written Application
is for an Order Authorising Installation and Use of a Mobile Tracking Device attached to the property
described as:
name: stephan Michael Sterns
D0B 04/25/1986 kace/sex: White Male ,
registered owner:
stephan Michael Sterns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: YEAR:
2012 MAKE; Honda M0DEL: Civic
color Taupe style Sedan
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
2HGFB2F91CH557300
license PLATE number
Florida Tag: IN49TI
This application is based upon your affiant’s investigation, training, and experience that indicate that the
use of a tracking device, which is an electronic or mechanical device which permits the tracking of the
movement of a vehicle or mobile object to which it is attached, will assist in the investigation.
The Orange County Sheriffs Office is conducting a criminal investigation into information that Stephan
Michael Sterns is engaged in committing, within the jurisdiction of the court, ongoing violations of the
Florida Statutes, to-wit, the offenses of:
Cl: Interferance With Child Custody FSS: 787.03
There is probable cause to believe, based upon facts and evidence outlined below, that:
On February 26, 2024, was reported missing by her mother, . A missing
person investigation was launched on February 26, 2024 that continues through this point in time.
's step father provided inconsistent testimony in regards to the last known whereabouts and
time frame of on February 26, 2024. The last person seen with is her
step father, Stephan Sterns. His explanation in regards to where was supposed to be
and when she was supposed to be there is not consistent. A review of Stephan Sterns cellular device
has revealed images of child pornography that depict in the images. At this time,
's disappearance is highly suspicious and investigative efforts are on going to locate
her. At this time, Stephan Sterns is suspected as having primary involvement in 's
disappearance. He has access and is known to drive the Lincoln MKZ bearing Florida Tag IN49TI
which is registered to him.
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As grounds for this application, the applicant submits the following facts:
On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, the 13-year old victim, , was
reported missing by her mother, .
advised ’s step-father, Stephan Sterns, picked her up from home and dropped her
off at Hunters Creek Middle School, 13400 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL on February 26, 2024.
then went to pick up from school at dismissal and learned never showed
to school.
An interview was conducted with ’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he picked
up and dropped her off in front of Peace United Methodist Pre-School, 13502 Town Loop
Blvd, Orlando, FL, which was down the street from the school, at 0840 hours. Hunters Creek Middle
School begins class at 0930 hours. A License Plate Reader captured Stephan’s vehicle with Florida
tag "IYLL82"driving away from the school at 0810 hours. During the interview with Stephan, he
provided consent to search his phone, however he stated had accidently performed a factory reset on
his phone on February 26, 2024, the same day went missing. Stephan provided his phone
number to be 407-256-1832.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with ’s family and friends, it was
unusual for to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in
communication with family and friends.
Stephan Michael Sterns is registered to a 2012 Taupe Honda Civic bearing Florida Tag IN49TI and
has access to drive this vehicle at anytime.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, It is believed a suspect has intentionally interfered with a
parent or guardian's custodial rights to a minor. As has not currently been located,
the path of travel and on going locations of this vehicle is vital to the discovery of .
Accordingly, authorization is requested for the surreptitious installation, attachment, and use of a
mobile tracking device on or in the vehicle described above. The applicant has probable cause that ongoing
crimes are occurring, or related vehicles kept, within the court's jurisdiction, and the applicant certifies the
information likely to be obtained by such installation and use is relevant to the ongoing criminal
investigation specified above, which is being conducted by the above-named agency.
If this application is granted, it is expected the tracking device will be installed in Orange County
and primarily monitored from equipment located in Orange County, although the device is expected to
track movement throughout several other Florida counties, and it may, if this application is approved
and if reasonably possible, be monitored in other counties, or by transmission of information back to
Orange County, as the nature of the state, local jurisdictions, and the criminal activity being investigated
is such that the vehicle can be expected to travel to counties outside of this Judicial Circuit.
Authorization is also requested to access and/or enter upon the vehicle, if necessary, to maintain
the tracking device, including, but not limited to changing batteries, or obtain and remove the tracking
equipment when the approved surveillance is ended.
WHEREFORE, the applicant makes this Application, certifies all the above information is true
and correct, and requests the issuance of the Order Authorizing Installation and Use of a Mobile Tracking
Device as specified above and in compliance with Florida Statute 934.42.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me in the County and State aforesaid this 28th day of February. 2024.
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ORDER AUTHORIZING
INSTALLATION AND USE OF A MOBILE TRACKING DEVICE
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
Orange County, Florida
Agency Case No Pre wutly Assigned to
24-011313
Court Case No.: -Hl-
AND WHEREAS, a tracking device is an electronic or mechanical device that tracks the
movement of the vehicle or other mobile object to which it is attached;
AND WHEREAS, the circuit courts of this state are empowered by Art. V, § 5, Fla. Const, to issue
all writs necessary or proper to the complete exercise of their jurisdiction;
THIS COURT FINDS there is a criminal investigation ongoing within the jurisdiction of the court
that would be assisted by the installation and use of an electronic tracking device, to wit: ongoing violations
of the Florida Statutes, as follows:
Cl: Interferance With Child Custody FSS: 787.03
THE COURT FURTHER FINDS that Detective Kevin O'Malley of the Orange County
Sheriffs Office has established probable cause of continued criminal activity and a reasonable basis, and
has certified, that the information likely to be obtained by the requested installation and use of an electronic
tracking device is relevant to gathering evidence for the ongoing criminal investigation specified above,
which is being conducted by the above-named law enforcement agency relating to crimes occurring, or
vehicles kept, within the Court's jurisdiction.
THIS COURT FURTHER FINDS that the vehicle described above and authorized to be tracked
is mobile and, therefore, it may be necessary to track said vehicle outside the jurisdiction of this Court, but
within the State of Florida.
installation, attachment, and use of a mobile tracking device on, or in, the vehicle described above,
within and outside the jurisdiction of this Court, but within the State of Florida, so long as such device is
actually installed while still within the jurisdiction of this Court, or is installed pursuant to order of a Court
of competent jurisdiction over the location at which the device is installed, for a period not to exceed forty
five (45) days, unless an Extension Order is issued. The tracking device may be monitored remotely in any
Florida county in which the vehicle is located, or by transmission of information back to a location in
Orange County, Florida. The mobile tracking device may be removed and re-installed during said time
period as needed for maintenance, battery replacement, or other service. Authorization is given to enter the
vehicle, if necessary, to obtain and remove tbe tracking equipment, when the approved surveillance is
ended. This Order and the Application for it shall be safely kept by Detective Kevin O’Malley of the
Orange County Sheriffs Office until otherwise required by law or upon further order of a Court of
competent jurisdiction.
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24001896
Previously Assigned to
Div: AGENCY CASE NUMBER: 24-011313
-HI- COURT CASE NUMBER:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Comes now the affiant, Detective Kevin O'Malley; EID 6913, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-
wit: a Deputy Sheriff for the Orange County Sheriffs Office, Florida, submitted via a secure
electronic file system before the below signed Judge, in and for Orange County, Florida, Ninth
Judicial Circuit, who makes this affidavit and states under oath that affiant has probable cause to
believe that certain laws have been violated in Orange County, Florida, to-wit: Sexual Battery
(Familial I Custodial Authority); FSS 794.01 1(8)(B) and that evidence relating to that crime is
stored within the following Digital Device(s): A black in color, unknow model, Apple IPhone.
The Iphone does not have a screen protector, has two cameras on the rear, and has a
rubberized blue case. The cellular device serial number is contained within the locked IPhone.
The cellular phone came from the pocket of Stephan Sterns.
A digital device is an electronic device that can receive, store, process or send digital information.
Examples of digital devices are but are not limited to: desktop/ laptop computers; internal vehicle
computers; mobile phones; tablet computers; e-readers; GPS devices; digital cameras; surveillance
camera systems; and storage devices, such as flash drives, SD cards, DVR’s, and smartwatches. Said
digital device(s), A black in color, unknow model, Apple IPhone. The Iphone does not have a
screen protector, has two cameras on the rear, and has a rubberized blue case. The cellular
device serial number is contained within the locked IPhone. The cellular phone came from the
pocket of Stephan Sterns. , is currently being kept in certain property in Orange County, Florida,
which property is believed to be under the control of Stephen Sterns, or persons unknown and
which property has, or is located at, the unique address of 2500 West Colonial Drive, Orange
County, Florida, and is particularly described and can be located as follows:
DESCRIPTION:
The cellular phone is an Apple IPhone. The specific model of the IPhone is unknown. The
IPhone has no screen protector, two rear cameras, and a blue rubberized case. The cellular
phone came from the pocket of Stephan Sterns.
DIRECTIONS:
From the intersection of South John Young Parkway and West Colonial Drive, travel south on
South John Young Parkway for approximately .01 miles. Turn east into 2500 West Colonial
Drive into the Orange County Sheriffs Office. The cellular phone will be searched and
processed at the Digital Forensics Office on the 2nd Floor of the buildingjvithin the Criminal
Investigations Division.
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Your affiant, Detective Kevin O’Malley; EID 6913, is and has been since May 2012, a duly sworn
Deputy Sheriff for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Your affiant is a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of Florida and has been since 2011.
Your affiant has been employed with the Orange County Sheriff's Office since May 2012 and
is currently assigned to the Homicide Unit.
As a result of your affiant's training and experience, your affiant has probable cause to believe the
following: On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, the 13-year old victim,
, was reported missing by her mother, .
An interview was conducted with ’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he
picked up and dropped her off in front of Peace United Methodist Pre-School, 13502
Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL, which was down the street from the school, at 0840 hours.
Hunters Creek Middle School begins class at 0930 hours. A License Plate Reader captured
Stephan’s vehicle with Florida tag "IYLL82"driving away from the school at 0810 hours.
During the interview with Stephan, he provided consent to search his phone, however he stated
had accidently performed a factory reset on his phone on February 26, 2024, the same day
went missing. Stephan provided his phone number to be 407-256-1832.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with ’s family and friends, it
was unusual for to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in
communication with family and friends.
During the initial stages of the investigation, Stephan Sterns provided consent to search his
cellular telephone. It was determined it had been factory reset two times on Monday February
26, 2024. A forensic download was done on the phone and it was determined numerous images
were on the phone of engaging in sexual intercourse with Stephen Sterns dating
back to when was 11 years old.
J 's mother, was shown part of the photographs and confirmed that her
daughter was the female in the photograph and that Stephan was the male.
Stephan obtained a new cellular phone on 02/27/2024 and has been using it since.
is still missing and her disappearance is deemed suspicious. Stephan was
interviewed on February 28, 2024 and provided untruthful testimony regarding his timeline
with He lied regarding his whereabouts with her on the morning of February
26, 2024 and surveillance video proves he was with her in his vehicle at a time period when he
claimed she was already dropped off at her school.
While in the interview room on February 28, 2024, Stephan Sterns was in possession of an
Apple IPhone in his pocket. I requested he provide me the phone which he did without
question. Based on the suspicious nature of ’s
disappea^nce^the
already
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Based on the foregoing and your affiant's knowledge, training and experience, and the facts
discovered during this investigation, your affiant has probable cause to believe that the information
being sought may be evidentiary in nature.
Based upon your affiants training and experience, knows that digital devices and digital storage are
often used as instruments in criminal acts or are the fruits of a crime as they have the ability to receive,
store, process, and/or send digital information. The aforementioned evidence sought from the digital
device is in the form of digital information commonly known as computer files. Computer files
include: but are not limited to: hardware; firmware; image files; video files; audio files; document
files; downloaded files; email addresses; email records; IP addresses; internet chat content; chat
records; social media accounts; user name(s); passwords; contacts; phone numbers; and applications/
programs, etc.; all of which are electronically stored on the digital device and/or a storage device.
Storage Devices are the core components of any computing device. Other than hardware firmware,
they store virtually all data and applications of a digital device. Depending on the type of the
underlying device, storage devices are available in different forms:
• Primary Storage devices: Generally smaller in size, these are designed to hold data
temporarily and are internal to the digital device. They have the fastest data access
speed and include RAM and cache memory.
• Secondary Storage devices: These usually have large storage capacity and store data
permanently. They can be either internal or external to the digital device. They
include the hard disk, optical disk drive, USB storage device, and Cloud services.
Your affiant requests the authorization to seize said digital device(s) and through a forensic
examination conduct an effective search of the said device(s) to include but is not limited to its storage
devices for the purpose of locating evidentiaiy data relevant to this investigation. The actual analysis of
any seized digital evidence will be conducted at a later time due to the protracted time a digital device
forensics investigation takes.
Your affiant or his designee will ensure the digital device and the articles needed for analysis that are
seized are properly logged. The exhibits will be physically examined, documented and later examined
for evidence of the aforementioned crimes(s). The results of the examination will be presented by your
affiant or designee and later forwarded to the Office of the State Attorney. The RETURN portion of
this warrant will reflect the actual seizure of articles. The examination may exceed ten days or more
based on the high volume of data to be processed and examined, but all results will be submitted as
evidence at a later date.
When records or evidence are stored in internal and peripheral storage, or any other storage media
where data can be stored, it is common to find that specific records authorized to be seized are
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inextricably mixed and without technically difficulty or extremely time-consuming procedures are
inseparable from other records, programs, or files (similar to a bound-volume book containing financial
records, addresses, a diary, and notes, for example). The storage medium containing records or
evidence relating to the crime under investigation will be seized for analysis, but only those items
authorized to be seized by the warrant will be printed out, disclosed, stored on an evidence disk, or
otherwise copied for evidence purposes. Any other items that can be separated out from such evidence
will be returned upon completion of the forensic analysis.
WHEREFORE, your affiant makes this affidavit and requests the issuance of a Search Warrant in
due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property by officers of the law for
evidence heretofore described and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence, subject to the
order of a Court having jurisdiction thereof.
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AND WHEREAS, the facts made known to me in the APPLICATION AND AFFIDAVIT FOR
SEARCH WARRANT, sworn to before me by Detective Kevin O'Malley; EID 6913, a sworn law
enforcement officer, to-wit: a sworn Deputy Sheriff, for the Orange County Sheriffs Office on this
date, have caused me to certify and find that there is probable cause to believe that certain evidence, to-wit: A
black in color, unknow model, Apple IPhone. The Iphone does not have a screen protector, has
two cameras on the rear, and has a rubberized blue case. The cellular device serial number is
contained within the locked IPhone. The cellular phone came from the pocket of Stephan
Sterns. , is currently being kept in certain property in Orange County, Florida, which property is believed to
be under the control of Stephen Sterns, or persons unknown and which property has, or is located at, the
unique address of 2500 West Colonial Drive, Orange County, Florida and is particularly described and can be
located as follows:
Description: The cellular phone is an Apple IPhone. The specific model of the IPhone is
unknow n. The IPhone has no screen protector, two rear cameras, and a blue rubberized case.
The cellular phone came from the pocket of Stephan Sterns.
Directions: From the intersection of South John Young Parkway and West Colonial Drive, travel
south on South John Young Parkway for approximately .01 miles. Turn east into 2500 West
Colonial Drive into the Orange County Sheriffs Office. The cellular phone will be searched
and processed at the Digital Forensics Office on the 2nd Floor of the building within the
Criminal Investigations Division.
NOW, THEREFORE, Y OU or either of you, with such lawful assistance as may be necessaiy, ARE
HEREBY COMMANDED, in the day time, nighttime or on Sunday, as the exigencies of the situation may
require, TO ENTER AND SEARCH, including by use of powered aerial vehicle, the above-described person
or property and any its outbuildings, vehicles on the property or curtilage thereof, and any person on said
premises and reasonably believed to be engaged in or connected with said illegal activity, FOR THE
EVIDENCE described in the warrant, and if same or any part thereof be found, you are hereby authorized to
SEIZE, ENTER, and SEARCH said DIGITAL EVIDENCE, giving proper receipt therefore and delivering
a completed copy of this warrant to the person in control of the property, or in the absence of any such person,
leaving a completed copy where the evidence is found, and making a return of your doings under this warrant
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within ten (10) days of the date hereof, and you are further directed to bring said evidence so found before the
Court having proper jurisdiction to be disposed of according to law.
SWMED
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RETURN
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
Received this Search Warrant on the 28th day of February, 2024, and executed the same in Orange
County, Florida, on the 28th of February, 2024, by searching the premises described therein and by
taking into my custody the property described in the above Inventory and Receipt and by having read
and delivered a copy of this Search Warrant and Inventory and Receipt to :
NAME OF PERSON YOU LEFT A PROPERTY FORM WITH AT THE PLACE YOU
SEARCHED OR IF NO ONE WAS HOME PUT "LEFT AT SCENE"
1, Detective Kevin O'Malley; EID 6913, the officer by whom the Warrant was executed, do swear
that the above Inventory and Receipt contains a true and detailed account of all the property taken by
me on said Warrant.
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NINTH
JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
COURT
OF
FLORIDA
"PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY ARREST AND SEARCH WARRANTS"
"True emergencies are rare and most warrants should be handled by a judge during normal court
hours. Warrants should be sought outside of normal court hours only where a suspect would
escape or evidence would be lost if immediate action is not taken. The suspect's location should be
specifically known at the time the warrant is sought. Alternatively, an emergency warrant can be
sought if the suspect's identity is known but his/her location is unknown and the suspect is a
threat to the safety and welfare of a citizen or the community. Emergency warrants of these types
should be sought only when law enforcement is waiting to immediately proceed on the search or
arrest warrant." ~ Memorandum by the Chief Judge, November 9, 2015
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OSCEOLA
Comes now the affiant, Detective Matthew Chiang; 10015, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-
wit: a Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff of Orange County, submitted via a secure electronic file
system before the below signed Judge, in and for Osceola County, Florida, Ninth Judicial
Circuit, who makes this application and states under oath that affiant has probable cause to believe
that evidence, to-wit:
Items of value are specified as; weapons including, knives, blunt objects, firearms, ammunition
for firearms, projectiles, casings, fingerprints, blood, hair, DNA, fibers, other items of serology
to include clothing and/or other items that could have come into contact with the victim or
suspect at the time of the incident; cellular devices and the data contained within to include but
not limited to video, images, contacts, text messages, voicemails, web information, call logs,
owner information, application database files, GPS locations. Infotainment systems that
contain digital logs providing information related to geolocation information, Bluetooth
connectivity history, contact information, call history, and any other device information
provided by a digital device connection by searching any electronic devices capable of storing
digital data, to include the infotainment center, by retrieving said digital data from these
devices.
which is evidence of a felony violation of the laws of the State of Florida relating to Interference
with Child Custody, to-wit: Florida Statute 787.03(1), is currently being kept in certain property in
Osceola County, Florida, which property is believed to be under the control of Stephen Sterns, or
persons unknown and which property has, or is located at, the unique address of
, Osceola County, Florida, and is particularly described and can be located as follows:
DESCRIPTION:
Apartment building with the unique address of , Kissimmee
Florida, 34741.
DIRECTIONS:
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Your affiant. Detective Matthew Chiang; 10015, is and has been since February 2021, a duly
sworn Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff of Orange County.
Detective Chiang is a Deputy Sheriff with the Orange County Sheriffs Office Sex Crimes Unit.
Detective Chiang is law enforcement officer of the State of Florida in that Detective Chiang is
empowered by law to conduct investigations of and to make arrests for offenses enumerated
within the meanings of Florida State Statutes.
Detective Chiang has been employed by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office since February
2021. Detective Chiang has received training pertaining to investigating drug/narcotics
investigations, aggravated persons crimes (murder, attempted murder, home invasion,
robbery, sexual battery) etc-in addition to the nexus between the before mentioned crimes and
money laundering as well as additional related offenses.
Detective Chiang’s training and experience as a Deputy Sheriff form the basis of the opinions
and conclusions set forth below, which I drew from the facts set forth herein.
As a result of your affiant's training and experience, your affiant has probable cause to believe the
following:
On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, the 13-year old victim, , was
reported missing by her mother, .
An interview was conducted with ’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he
picked up and dropped her off in front of Peace United Methodist Pre-School, 13502
Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL, which was down the street from the school, at 0840 hours.
Hunters Creek Middle School begins class at 0930 hours. A License Plate Reader captured
Stephan’s vehicle with Florida tag "IYLL82"driving away from the school at 0810 hours.
During the interview with Stephan, he provided consent to search his phone, however he stated
had accidently performed a factory reset on his phone on February 26, 2024, the same day
went missing. Stephan provided his phone number to be 407-256-1832.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with ’s family and friends, it
was unusual for to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in
communication with family and friends.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, It is believed a suspect has intentionally interfered
with a parent or guardian's custodial rights to a minor.
Your affiant requests this search warrant to search the apartment was last known to
be located at and obtain evidence to assist in this investigation.
Based on the foregoing and your affiant's knowledge, training and experience, Detective Matthew
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Chiang; 10015 has probable cause to believe that Items of value are specified as; weapons
including, knives, blunt objects, firearms, ammunition for firearms, projectiles, casings,
fingerprints, blood, hair, DNA, fibers, other items of serology to include clothing and/or other
items that could have come into contact with the victim or suspect at the time of the incident;
cellular devices and the data contained within to include but not limited to video, images,
contacts, text messages, voicemails, web information, call logs, owner information, application
database files, GPS locations. Infotainment systems that contain digital logs providing
information related to geoIocation information, Bluetooth connectivity history, contact
information, call history, and any other device information provided by a digital device
connection by searching any electronic devices capable of storing digital data, to include the
infotainment center, by retrieving said digital data from these devices., which is evidence of a
criminal violation under Florida State Statutes 787.03(1), to-wit: Interference with Child Custody,
is currently being kept at the location whose address is .
WHEREFORE, your affiant makes this affidavit and requests the issuance of a Search Warrant in
due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property by officers of the law for
evidence heretofore described and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence, subject to the
order of a Court having jurisdiction thereof.
Your affiant also requests authorization for use of a powered aerial vehicle in accordance with
F.S.S. 934.50 during the execution of the warrant in the interest of officer safety to prevent an
ambush or to locate anyone hiding in the residence prior to law enforcement making entry.
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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
SEARCH WARRANT
AGENCY CASH No: QCSO 24-011313
court case No-.
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
DIV: . HI -
TO: THE SHERIFF FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, OR ANY OF HIS/HER
SWORN DEPUTIES OR SPECIAL DEPUTIES; OR CHIEFS OF POLICE AND THEIR
DULY SWORN OFFICERS; OR ANY INVESTIGATOR OF THE SEVERAL STATES
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE; AND/OR TO ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. STATE OR
FEDERAL.
AND WHEREAS, the facts made known to me in the APPLICATION AND AFFIDAVIT FOR
SEARCH WARRANT, sworn to before me by Detective Matthew Chiang; 10015, a sworn law enforcement
officer, to-wit: a sworn Deputy Sheriff, for the Sheriff of Orange County on this date, have caused me to
certify and find that there is probable cause to believe that certain evidence, to-wit: Items of value are
specified as; weapons including, knives, blunt objects, firearms, ammunition for firearms,
projectiles, casings, fingerprints, blood, hair, DNA, fibers, other items of serology to include
clothing and/or other items that could have come into contact with the victim or suspect at the
time of the incident; cellular devices and the data contained within to include but not limited to
video, images, contacts, text messages, voicemails, web information, call logs, owner
information, application database files, GPS locations. Infotainment systems that contain
digital logs providing information related to geolocation information, Bluetooth connectivity
history, contact information, call history, and any other device information provided by a
digital device connection by searching any electronic devices capable of storing digital data, to
include the infotainment center, by retrieving said digital data from these devices.
which is evidence of a felony violation of the State of Florida, relating to Interference with Child Custody,
to-wit: Florida State Statute 787.03(1), is currently being kept in certain property in Osceola County, Florida,
which property is believed to be under the control of Stephen Sterns, or persons unknown and which property
has, or is located at, the unique address of , Osceola County, Florida and is
particularly described and can be located as follows:
Directions:
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NOW, THEREFORE, YOU or either of you, with such lawful assistance as may be necessary, ARE
HEREBY COMMANDED, in the day time, nighttime or on Sunday, as the exigencies of the situation may
require, TO ENTER AND SEARCH, including by use of powered aerial vehicle, the above-described
property and when applicable any outbuildings and vehicles on the property or curtilage thereof and any person
on said premises and reasonably believed to be engaged in or connected with said illegal activity, FOR THE
EVIDENCE described in the warrant, and if same or any part thereof be found, you are hereby authorized to
seize and secure said evidence, giving proper receipt therefore and delivering a completed copy of this warrant
to the person in control of the property, or in the absence of any such person, leaving a completed copy where
the evidence is found, and making a return of your doings under this warrant within ten ( 10) days of the date
hereof, and you are further directed to bring said evidence so found before the Court having proper jurisdiction
to be disposed of according to law. t
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OSCEOLA
Received this Search Warrant on the 27 day of February, 2024, and executed the same in Osceola
County, Florida, on the 27 of February, 2024, by searching the premises described therein and by
taking into my custody the property described in the above Inventory and Receipt and by having read
and delivered a copy of this Search Warrant and Inventory and Receipt to :
NAME OF PERSON YOU LEFT A PROPERTY FORM WITH AT THE PLACE YOU
SEARCHED OR IF NO ONE WAS HOME PUT "LEFT AT SCENE"
I, Detective Matthew Chiang; 10015, the officer by whom the Warrant was executed, do swear that
the above Inventory and Receipt contains a true and detailed account of all the property taken by me
on said Warrant.
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NOTARY PUBLIC/DEPUTY COURT CLERK VH
KIPD 24-001896
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Previously Assigned to
Div: AGENCY CASE NUMBER: 24-011313
-HI- COURT CASE NUMBER:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
Comes now the affiant, Taylor Heller; 9075, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-wit: a Deputy
Sheriff for the Orange County Sheriffs Office, Florida, before the below signed Judge, in and
for Orange County, Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit, who makes this application and states
under oath that affiant has probable cause to believe that evidence of a felony violation of the laws
of the State of Florida relating to Interference with Child Custody, Florida Statute 787.03 is
currently being stored at premises controlled by Discord Inc, a provider of electronic
communications service and remote computing service, headquartered at 444 De Haro St. Suite
200, San Francisco, CA 94107.
Affiant seeks to seize the below-described evidence pursuant to Florida Statute § 92.605 and §
934.23, as well as the United States Code 18 U.S.C. 2703, and California Statute § 1524.2, which
compel out-of-state electronic communication service or remote computing service that provides
such services to the public to provide information requested pursuant to search warrants, court
orders or subpoenas issued in the State of Florida. However, because the out-of-state electronic
communication service or remote computing service provider has no reasonable means to
distinguish evidence of the crimes from any other records contained within the sought-after
account, your Affiant seeks to compel the service provider to seize a copy of all records pertaining
to the account and provide the entirety of the records to the Affiant. Once the Affiant has obtained
those records, the Affiant and/or other agents authorized to execute the warrant or to assist therein,
shall conduct an actual search of the items obtained from the out-of-state electronic communication
service or remote computing service provider in order to sort the evidence of the crimes articulated
below and specifically sought herein, which may be intermingled with innocent or innocuous
documents or records.
As such, there are two sections below, the first of which articulates the particular property sought,
which will be executed by your Affiant and/or their colleagues after your Affiant receives the items
sought from the out-of-state service provider; the second section articulates what the out-of-state
electronic communication service or remote computing service provider is obligated to produce to
the Affiant. At the address to be searched is a user account hosted by the Service Provider Discord
Inc.
PROPERTY SOUGHT:
Stored electronic communications or files associated with the subscriber specifically:
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• 1. Subscriber information, including the unique User ID number of the account
IP
that is
of
assigned by Discord; registration date and time for the account; registration address
the account; Email address provided by the user; user’s current username and tag number;
billing information;
• 2. Additional Discord accounts that were registered to the email address and/or phone
number(s) utilized to establish the account;
•
• 3. All Accounts associated by device or cookie: to include User ID, subscriber name,
cellphone number and email address;
• 4. Server(s) created and joined by the user, including sub-categories or “channels” used;
• 6. All messages sent or received, attachments, images, videos, transient VOIP data, chat
history, call history;and any IP data/logs associated with afforementioned.
•
• 7. All IP logs and associated port IDs, including all records of the IP addresses that
registered and logged into the account and session start-timestamps;
•
• 8. The types of service(s) utilized by the user, including linked services, along with the
length of service(s) (including start date), and the means and source of any payments
associated with the service(s) (including any credit card or bank account number);
•
• 9. User system activity collected, including user-agent string, browser type, operating
system, referral URLs, device information (e.g., device IDs), cookies, web beacons,
single-pixel gifs, log data collected;
•
• 1 0. Device IDs stored for devices linked to the user, including any advertising IDs, IMEI,
UUID, UDID, MEID, MAC address, or any other device ID;
•
• 11. Any connected social media accounts, including any Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Snapchat, or any other social networking site account, and any information obtained from
those accounts;
•
• 12. All records pertaining to communications between Discord and any person regarding
the user or the user’s Discord account, including contacts with support services and records
of actions taken
Your affiant, Taylor Heller; 9075, is and has been since May 25, 2018, a duly sworn Deputy
Sheriff for the Orange County Sheriffs Office.
Your affiant has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida. I have
successfully attended the Florida Basic Law Enforcement academy, completed the Orange
County Sheriffs Office Basic Recruit Training, and completed the Orange County Sheriffs
Office Field Training and Evaluation Program. I am currently assigned to the Sex Crimes
Unit and have investigated numerous juvenile Sex Crimes cases, completed Child Sex Crimes
Training, and completed Internet Crimes Againt Children training. I am certified in the
State of Florida to investigate Human Trafficking.
As a result of your affiant's training and experience, your affiant has probable cause tobeliev^he
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following:
On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, the 13-year old victim, ,
was reported missing by her mother, .
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with ’s family and friends, it
was unusual for to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in
communication with family and friends.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, It is believed a suspect has intentionally interfered
with a parent or guardian’s custodial rights to a minor.
Discord, Inc. owns and operates a free messaging platform where millions of users from
around the world connect with each other through chat, voice, and video. Discord, Inc.
provides this platform on both desktop (PC, MAC, and Linux) application and mobile (iOS
and Android) application. Once a user of Discord's application creates a username and
account, the user can create a server and invite friends to join the invite link or join existing
servers. Servers can be broken down into subcategories or "channels” where users can
connect with each other by either chatting or calling. Users can also communicate through
direct messages or private chats between one to ten users. Discord allows users to
communicate over voice, video, and text. Discord was created for use by individuals playing
video games to allow them to play and discuss games in private servers they have been invited
into or create themselves. Discord users can also send and receive images and videos.
According to Discord’s privacy policy, it keeps device IDs and IP addresses related to users’
activity. Discord allows users to connect other social networking profiles to a Discord profile.
Discord keeps information from those linked social networking accounts. Discord also uses
cookies to keep track of the user’s computer and browser settings. Discord also allows for
advertisements.
There is a fear for 's safety after images were discovered on Stephan Stears's
cellphone.
Based upon the above information, I respectfully request a search warrant for the Discord
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Based on the forgoing, I request that the Court issue the proposed search warrant. Because the
warrant will be served on Discord Inc who will then compile the requested records at a time
convenient to it, reasonable cause exists to permit the execution of the requested warrant at any
time in the day or night.
I further request that the Court order that all papers in support of this application, including the
affidavit and search warrant, be sealed until further order of the Court. These documents discuss
an ongoing criminal investigation that is neither public nor known to all of the targets of the
investigation. Accordingly, there is good cause to seal these documents because their premature
disclosure may give targets an opportunity to flee/continue flight from prosecution, destroy or
tamper with evidence, change patterns of behavior, notify confederates, or otherwise seriously
jeopardize the investigation.
The exhibits will be physically examined, documented and examined for evidence. The results of
the examination will be presented by your affiant or designee and later forwarded to the Office of
the State Attorney. The RETURN portion of this warrant will reflect the actual seizure of articles.
The examination may exceed ten days or more based on the high volume of data to be processed
and examined, but all results will be submitted as evidence at a later date.
WHEREFORE, your affiant makes this affidavit and requests the issuance of a Search Warrant
in due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property by officers of the law for
evidence heretofore described and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence, subject to the
order of a Court having jurisdiction thereof.
JURISDICTION, this Court has jurisdiction to issue the requested warrant because it is “a court
of competent jurisdiction” as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 2711. 18 U.S.C. §§ 2703(a), (b)(1)(A), &
(c)(1)(A). Specifically, the Court has jurisdiction over the offense(s) being investigated. Florida
State Statute § 933.02 require out-of-state electronic communication service providers doing
business with the public must accept Florida subpoenas, court orders or search warrants. § 92.605
adds the revealing of the identity of the customers using those services; data stored by, or on behalf
of, the customers; the customer’s usage of those services; or the recipients or destinations of
communications sent to or from those customers. California Penal Code section 1524.2 (2003)
contains similar provisions.
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FINDINGS
(1) Provider is an electronic communication service company as defined in 18 USC § 2510(15)
and is doing business in Florida.
(2) Pursuant to 18 USC §§ 2703(c)(1)(B), 2703(c), and 2703(d), this court may order a provider
of an electronic communication service doing business in Florida to disclose the records listed
above to an officer who has established reasonable grounds to believe said records are relevant
and material to an ongoing criminal investigation.
(3) Applicant has filed with this court a declaration containing specific and articulable facts
establishing reasonable grounds to believe the listed records are relevant and material to an
ongoing criminal investigation.
(4) Applicant’s declaration has established grounds for a non-disclosure order pursuant to 18 USC
§ 2705(b).
Grounds for nondisclosure are based on the following: lchecka" ‘bat apply]
^Danger to life or safety [^Flight from prosecution MJeopardize an investigation
^Evidence destruction or tampering ^Intimidation of potential witnesses
NON-DISCLOSURE ORDER: Provider shall not notify Subscriber or any other person of the
existence or content of this order as follows:
Comes now the affiant, Kyle Cole; 8656, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-wit: a Deputy
Sheriff for the Sheriff of Orange County, submitted via a secure electronic file system before
the below signed Judge, in and for Orange County, Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit, who
makes this application and states under oath that affiant has probable cause to believe that
evidence, to-wit:
2. Infotainment System and related digital storage media associated with the above
described vehicle. The Infotainment System consists of a computer, attached video screen,
and digital storage media enclosed in a box which is installed in the vehicle.
The following information is located within the Infotainment System, stored on digital
media within the system.
a. Live and deleted user attribution data including, but not limited to, user accounts, e-
mail accounts, passwords, PIN codes, patterns, methods of payment, account names, user
names, screen names, remote data storage accounts, documents, files, metadata, log files,
user voice profiles and other biometric identifiers or any other information and evidence
that may demonstrate attribution to a particular user or users;
b. Live and deleted historical navigation data tracks, routes, and waypoints, GPS fixes,
favorites, past journeys, trip logs, and user entered data, Latitude, Longitude, and Altitude
coordinates, and related dates and times;
c. Live and deleted logs, records, documents, and other digital information that may
constitute evidence, contraband, fruits, and/or instrumentalities of violations of crimes,
including but not limited to the crime(s) listed;
d. Live and deleted contact lists, call logs, text messages and multimedia messages
(SMS and MMS messages), e-mails, chats, video conference communication data, contact
information, installed application information including their content and any other
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information which can be used to identify potentially associated persons;
e. Live and deleted passwords, password files, PIN codes, encryption codes, or other
information necessary to access the digital device or data stored on the digital device such
as hidden file applications;
f. Live and deleted documents, programs, pictures, videos, audio files, text files,
databases, application data, calendar entries, user dictionaries, malware, viruses, tracking
or other remote monitoring software, and any associated metadata;
g. Live and deleted web browser history, web browser bookmarks, temporary Internet
files, cookies, searched items, downloaded and uploaded files, social networking websites or
applications;
h. Live and deleted data stored on removable media such as Subscriber Identity
Modules (SIM cards), flash memory storage devices such as Secure Digital (SD) and Micro
SD media cards and any associated wireless devices (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other
technology);
i. I also understand that in order to successfully complete a forensic extraction from
an Infotainment System it may be necessary to repair the device, replace the screen,
replace the chassis, reconnect wires, or replace a battery. I also understand that it may be
necessary to employ advanced forensic processes to bypass locked display screens and
other data access restrictions. Advanced processes may include, but are not limited to,
potentially destructive processes such as gaining root and/or Super user level access, JTAG,
ISP-JTAG and chip-off.
j. The executing Jaw enforcement officers) may enlist the aid of a law enforcement
computer forensic laboratory and/or certified digital evidence examiner(s) in the searching,
viewing, photographing, recording, copying, forensic imagining, and analysis of any and all
of the information described.
which is evidence of a felony violation of the laws of the State of Florida relating to
Interference with Child Custody, to-wit: Florida Statute 787.03(1), is currently being kept in
certain property in Orange County, Florida, which property is believed to be under the control of
Orange County Sheriffs Office, or persons unknown and which property has, or is located at,
the unique address of 2500 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, and is
particularly described and can be located as follows:
DESCRIPTION:
Orange County Sheriffs Office Central Operations, 2500 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL
32804
DIRECTIONS:
From the intersection of N. Tampa Avenue and W. Colonial Drive, travel westbound
approximately .4 miles. Make a southbound turn onto Sheriffs Central Complex and
arrive at 2500 W. Colonial Drive.
Your affiant, Kyle Cole; 8656, is and has been since August 10, 2017, a duly sworn Deputy
Sheriff for the Sheriff of Orange County.
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I have been a sworn law enforcement officer for the Orange County Sheriffs Office since
August 10, 2017. 1 have been trained in a variety of law enforcement techniques such as use
of force, vehicle operations, firearms training, advanced interviewing, and investigations. I
have come to investigate numerous sexual related crimes involving children and adults. I
have authored several arrest and search warrants throughout my tenure. I am currently
assigned as a Detective to the Criminal Investigations Division Sex Crimes Unit.
As a result of your affiant’s training and experience, your affiant has probable cause to believe
the following: On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, a 13-year old victim was
reported missing by her mother.
The mother advised her daughter’s step-father, Stephan Sterns, picked her up from home
and dropped her off at Hunters Creek Middle School, 13400 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL
on February 26, 2024. The mother then went to pick up the victim from school at dismissal
and learned the victim did not attend classes.
An interview was conducted with the victim’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he
transported the victim from her residence and dropped her off in front of Peace United
Methodist Pre-School, 13502 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL, which was down the street
from the school, at 0840 hours. Hunters Creek Middle School begins class at 0930 hours. A
License Plate Reader captured Stephan’s vehicle with Florida tag "IYLL82"driving away
from the school at 0810 hours. During the interview with Stephan, he provided consent to
search his phone, however he stated he had accidently performed a factory reset on his
phone on February 26, 2024, the same day the victim went missing. Stephan provided his
phone number to be 407-256-1832.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with the victim’s family and friends,
it was learned it was unusual for the victim to be dropped off down the street from the
school and not stay in communication with family and friends.
Upon reviewing the contents of Stephan's phone, several images and videos were located
which depicted the missing juvenile with her breasts, vagina, and anal opening as the focal
point of the pictures/videos. There were also pictures and videos depicting the missing
juvenile's vagina and mouth being penetrated by a penis. As such, the files depict the sexual
performance of a child. Your affiant has probable cause to believe Stephan was in
possession of material depicting the sexual performance of a child.
It should be noted, the penis observed penetrating the victim had distinct marking on it
which consisted of bright pinkish-colored skin below the head of the penis until
approximately a quarter of the length down the shaft of the penis. Several other pictures
capturing this distinct pattern were observed on the phone. Further, as your affiant was
reviewing the pictures and videos, I was observing several different pieces of clothing to
include patterned underwear, shirts, blankets, and sheets. Simultaneously, detectives of the
Orange County Sheriffs Office were executing a search warrant at Stephan's home
address of # 07, Kissimmee, Florida 34741. This address is also
where the victim and her mother live. The detectives searching the residence were
contacted and confirmed they found the same distinctive clothing worn by both Stephan
and the victim in Stephan's room and the victim's room. Based on the totality of the
circumstances, your affiant has probable cause to believe Stephan committed a sexual
battery (familial/custodial authority) on the victim. It should also be noted there were
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pictures and videos collected on several different dates over the course of approximately
two years.
Based on the foregoing and your affiant's knowledge, training and experience, Kyle Cole; 8656
has probable cause to believe that 1. 2010 Lincoln MKZ bearing Florida license plate
IYLL82 (VIN: 3LNHL2GC0AR612086)
2. Infotainment System and related digital storage media associated with the above
described vehicle. The Infotainment System consists of a computer, attached video screen,
and digital storage media enclosed in a box which is installed in the vehicle.
The following information is located within the Infotainment System, stored on digital
media within the system.
a. Live and deleted user attribution data including, but not limited to, user accounts, e-
mail accounts, passwords, PIN codes, patterns, methods of payment, account names, user
names, screen names, remote data storage accounts, documents, files, metadata, log files,
user voice profiles and other biometric identifiers or any other information and evidence
that may demonstrate attribution to a particular user or users;
b. Live and deleted historical navigation data tracks, routes, and waypoints, GPS fixes,
favorites, past journeys, trip logs, and user entered data, Latitude, Longitude, and Altitude
coordinates, and related dates and times;
c. Live and deleted logs, records, documents, and other digital information that may
constitute evidence, contraband, fruits, and/or instrumentalities of violations of crimes,
including but not limited to the crime(s) listed;
d. Live and deleted contact lists, call logs, text messages and multimedia messages
(SMS and MMS messages), e-mails, chats, video conference communication data, contact
information, installed application information including their content and any other
information which can be used to identify potentially associated persons;
e. Live and deleted passwords, password files, PIN codes, encryption codes, or other
information necessary to access the digital device or data stored on the digital device such
as hidden file applications;
f. Live and deleted documents, programs, pictures, videos, audio files, text files,
databases, application data, calendar entries, user dictionaries, malware, viruses, tracking
or other remote monitoring software, and any associated metadata;
g. Live and deleted web browser history, web browser bookmarks, temporary Internet
files, cookies, searched items, downloaded and uploaded files, social networking websites or
applications;
h. Live and deleted data stored on removable media such as Subscriber Identity
Modules (SIM cards), flash memory storage devices such as Secure Digital (SD) and Micro
SD media cards and any associated wireless devices (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other
technology);
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j. The executing law enforcement officer(s) may enlist the aid of a law enforcement
computer forensic laboratory and/or certified digital evidence examiner(s) in the searching,
viewing, photographing, recording, copying, forensic imagining, and analysis of any and all
of the information described. , which is evidence of a criminal violation under Florida State
Statutes 787.03(1), to-wit: Interference with Child Custody, is currently being kept at the
location whose address is 2500 West Colonial Drive, Orlando.
WHEREFORE, your affiant makes this affidavit and requests the issuance of a Search Warrant
in due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property by officers of the law for
evidence heretofore described and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence, subject to the
order of a Court having jurisdiction thereof.
Your affiant also requests authorization for use of a powered aerial vehicle in accordance with
F.S.S. 934.50 during the execution of the warrant in the interest of officer safety to prevent an
ambush or to locate anyone hiding in the residence prior to law enforcement making entry.
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WHEREAS, a sworn, written application for a seaiw wan; (nt hasipeeiwnBne a secure
electronic file system been presented to me, The Honorable, LAZ v ljudge,
in and for Orange County, Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit,
AND WHEREAS, the facts made known to me in the APPLICATION AND AFFIDAVIT FOR
SEARCH WARRANT, sworn to before me by Kyle Cole; 8656, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-wit:
a sworn Deputy Sheriff, for the Sheriff of Orange County on this date, have caused me to certify
and find that there is probable cause to believe that certain evidence, to-wit: 1. 2010 Lincoln MKZ
bearing Florida license plate IYLL82 (VIN: 3LNHL2GC0AR612086)
2. Infotainment System and related digital storage media associated with the above
described vehicle. The Infotainment System consists of a computer, attached video screen,
and digital storage media enclosed in a box which is installed in the vehicle.
The following information is located within the Infotainment System, stored on digital
media w ithin the system.
a. Live and deleted user attribution data including, but not limited to, user accounts, e-
mail accounts, passwords, PIN codes, patterns, methods of payment, account names, user
names, screen names, remote data storage accounts, documents, files, metadata, log files,
user voice profiles and other biometric identifiers or any other information and evidence
that may demonstrate attribution to a particular user or users;
b. Live and deleted historical navigation data tracks, routes, and waypoints, GPS fixes,
favorites, past journeys, trip logs, and user entered data, Latitude, Longitude, and Altitude
coordinates, and related dates and times;
c. Live and deleted logs, records, documents, and other digital information that may
constitute evidence, contraband, fruits, and/or instrumentalities of violations of crimes,
including but not limited to the crime(s) listed;
d. Live and deleted contact lists, call logs, text messages and multimedia messages
(SMS and MMS messages), e-mails, chats, video conference communication data, contact
information, installed application information including their content and anv other
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information which can be used to identify potentially associated persons;
e. Live and deleted passwords, password files, PIN codes, encryption codes, or other
information necessary to access the digital device or data stored on the digital device such
as hidden file applications;
f. Live and deleted documents, programs, pictures, videos, audio files, text files,
databases, application data, calendar entries, user dictionaries, malware, viruses, tracking
or other remote monitoring software, and any associated metadata;
g. Live and deleted web browser history, web browser bookmarks, temporary Internet
files, cookies, searched items, downloaded and uploaded files, social networking websites or
applications;
h. Live and deleted data stored on removable media such as Subscriber Identity
Modules (SIM cards), flash memory storage devices such as Secure Digital (SD) and Micro
SD media cards and any associated wireless devices (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other
technology);
i. I also understand that in order to successfully complete a forensic extraction from
an Infotainment System it may be necessary to repair the device, replace the screen,
replace the chassis, reconnect wires, or replace a battery. I also understand that it may be
necessary to employ advanced forensic processes to bypass locked display screens and
other data access restrictions. Advanced processes may include, but are not limited to,
potentially destructive processes such as gaining root and/or Super user level access, JTAG,
ISP-JTAG and chip-off.
which is evidence of a felony violation of the State of Florida, relating to Interference with Child
Custody, to-wit: Florida State Statute 787.03(1), is currently being kept in certain property in Orange
County, Florida, which property is believed to be under the control of Orange County Sheriff’s Office,
or persons unknown and which property has, or is located at, the unique address of 2500 West Colonial
Drive, Orlando, Orange County, Florida and is particularly described and cap be located as follows:
Description: Orange County Sheriffs Office Central Operations, 2500 W. Colonial Drive,
Orlando, FL 32804
Directions: From the intersection of N. Tampa Avenue and W. Colonial Drive, travel
westbound approximately .4 miles. Make a southbound turn onto Sheriffs Central
Complex and arrive at 2500 W. Colonial Drive.
NOW, THEREFORE, YOU or either of you, with such lawful assistance as may be necessary,
ARE HEREBY COMMANDED, in the day time, nighttime or on Sunday, as the exigencies of the
situation may require, TO ENTER AND SEARCH, including by use of powered aerial vehicle, the
above-described property and when applicable any outbuildings and vehicles on the property or curtilage
thereof and any person on said premises and reasonably believed to be engaged in or connected with said
illegal activity, FOR THE EVIDENCE described in the warrant, and if same or any part thereof be
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found, you are hereby authorized to seize and secure said evidence, giving proper receipt therefore and
delivering a completed copy of this warrant to the person in control of the property, or in the absence of
any such person, leaving a completed copy where the evidence is found, and making a return of your
doings under this warrant within ten (10) days of the date hereof, and you are further directed to bring
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COURT CASE
NUMBER:
CASE NUMBER: 24-011313
RETURN
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
Received this Search Warrant on the 28th day of February, 2024, and executed the same in
Orange County, Florida, on the 28th of February, 2024, by searching the premises described
therein and by taking into my custody the property described in the above Inventory and Receipt
and by having read and delivered a copy of this Search Warrant and Inventory and Receipt to :
NAME OF PERSON YOU LEFT A PROPERTY FORM WITH AT THE PLACE YOU
SEARCHED OR IF NO ONE WAS HOME PUT "LEFT AT SCENE"
I, Kyle Cole; 8656, the officer by whom the Warrant was executed, do swear that the above
Inventory and Receipt contains a true and detailed account of all the property taken by me on
said Warrant.
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JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
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FLORIDA
"PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY ARREST AND SEARCH WARRANTS”
"True emergencies are rare and most warrants should be handled by a judge during normal court
hours. Warrants should be sought outside of normal court hours only where a suspect would
escape or evidence would be lost if immediate action is not taken. The suspect’s location should be
specifically known at the time the warrant is sought. Alternatively, an emergency warrant can be
sought if the suspect's identity is known but his/her location is unknown and the suspect is a
threat to the safety and welfare of a citizen or the community. Emergency warrants of these types
should be sought only when law enforcement is waiting to immediately proceed on the search or
arrest warrant." ~ Memorandum by the Chief Judge, November 9, 2015
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OCSO Exigent Search e Warrant
Previously Assigned to
Div: AGENCY CASE NUMBER: OCSO 24-011313
-HI- COURT CASE NUMBER:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
Comes now the affiant, Detective Corporal Evan Avila; 8147, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-
wit: a Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff of Orange County, submitted via a secure electronic file
system before the below signed Judge, in and for Orange County, Florida, Ninth Judicial
Circuit, who makes this application and states under oath that affiant has probable cause to believe
that evidence, to-wit:
Items of value are specified as; weapons including, knives, blunt objects, firearms, ammunition
for firearms, projectiles, casings, fingerprints, blood, hair, DNA, fibers, other items of serology
to include clothing and/or other items that could have come into contact with the victim or
suspect at the time of the incident; cellular devices and the data contained within to include but
not limited to video, images, contacts, text messages, voicemails, web information, call logs,
owner information, application database files, GPS locations. Infotainment systems that
contain digital logs providing information related to geolocation information, Bluetooth
connectivity history, contact information, call history, and any other device information
provided by a digital device connection by searching any electronic devices capable of storing
digital data, to include the infotainment center, by retrieving said digital data from these
devices.
which is evidence of a felony violation of the laws of the State of Florida relating to Interference
with Child Custody, to-wit: Florida Statute 787.03(1), is currently being kept in certain property in
Orange County, Florida, which property is believed to be under the control of Stephen Sterns, or
persons unknown and which property has, or is located at, the unique address of Orange County
Sheriffs Office Forensics Unit, Orange County, Florida, and is particularly described and can be
located as follows:
DESCRIPTION:
2010 Silver Lincoln MKZ with Florida license plate IYLL82 located at the unique address of
2500 W Colonial Dr, Orlando Florida 32804.
DIRECTIONS:
From the intersection of Orange Avenue and Colonial Drive travel west Colonial Drive
approximately 2.2 miles. Turn left at the traffic light into the Orange County Sheriffs Office
Operations Center, which is a large building on the south side of Colonial Drive with the
Orange County Sheriffs Office Logo painted on the front of the building.
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Your affiant, Detective Corporal Evan Avila; 8147, is and has been since May 2016, a duly sworn
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Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff of Orange County.
Your Affiant, Evan Avila, is a sworn law enforcement officer with the Orange County Sheriff’s
Office and has been since May 26, 2016. Your affiant has been assigned to the Criminal
Investigations Division. During your Affiant’s tenure with the Orange County Sheriffs Office,
your Affiant has authored numerous arrest warrants and search warrants for a wide range of
felonies. Furthermore, your Affiant has gained experience, attended schools, and training
which have bolstered your Affiant’s ability to perform law enforcement functions..
As a result of your affiant's training and experience, your affiant has probable cause to believe the
following:
On February 26, 2024 at approximately 2000 hours, the 13-year old victim, , was
reported missing by her mother, .
An interview was conducted with ’s step father, Stephan Sterns, who advised he
picked up and dropped her off in front of Peace United Methodist Pre-School, 13502
Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL, which was down the street from the school, at 0840 hours.
Hunters Creek Middle School begins class at 0930 hours. A License Plate Reader captured
Stephan’s vehicle with Florida tag "IYLL82"driving away from the school at 0810 hours.
During the interview with Stephan, he provided consent to search his phone, however he stated
had accidently performed a factory reset on his phone on February 26, 2024, the same day
went missing. Stephan provided his phone number to be 407-256-1832.
After an extensive canvass of the area and interviews with ’s family and friends, it
was unusual for to be dropped off down the street from the school and not stay in
communication with family and friends.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, It is believed a suspect has intentionally interfered
with a parent or guardian's custodial rights to a minor.
Your affiant requests this search warrant to search the vehicle was last known to be
located in and obtain evidence to assist in this investigation.
Based on the foregoing and your affiant's knowledge, training and experience, Detective Corporal
Evan Avila; 8147 has probable cause to believe that Items of value are specified as; weapons
including, knives, blunt objects, firearms, ammunition for firearms, projectiles, casings,
fingerprints, blood, hair, DNA, fibers, other items of serology to include clothing and/or other
items that could have come into contact with the victim or suspect at the time of the incident;
cellular devices and the data contained within to include but not limited to video, images,
contacts, text messages, voicemails, web information, call logs, owner information, application
database files, GPS locations. Infotainment systems that contain digital logs providing
information related to geolocation information, Bluetooth connectivity history, contact
information, call history, and any other device information provided by a digital device
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connection by searching any electronic devices capable of storing digital data, to include the
infotainment center, by retrieving said digital data from these devices., which is evidence of a
criminal violation under Florida State Statutes 787.03(1), to-wit: Interference with Child Custody,
is currently being kept at the location whose address is Orange County Sheriffs Office Forensics
Unit
WHEREFORE, your affiant makes this affidavit and requests the issuance of a Search Warrant in
due form of law authorizing a search of the above-described property by officers of the law for
evidence heretofore described and for the seizure and safekeeping of said evidence, subject to the
order of a Court having jurisdiction thereof.
Your affiant also requests authorization for use of a powered aerial vehicle in accordance with
F.S.S. 934.50 during the execution of the warrant in the interest of officer safety to prevent an
ambush or to locate anyone hiding in the residence prior to law enforcement making entry.
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The State of Florida , , .
Witness Subpoena OnginSl
TO: Custodian Of Records
School District Of Osceola County
ATTN: Lester Yeates, 817 Bill Beck Blvd, Building 2000
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Subpoena Type: State Attorney Investigation, Duces Tecum, 49-2024-KH-000004
Agency Case No: KIPD, 24-001896 Date Issued: March 5, 2024
Division: Criminal Intake To Be Served In: OSCEOLA County (Fl)
GREETINGS: You are hereby directed to appear before the Honorable Andrew Asher Bain, State Attorney of the Ninth
Judicial Circuit of Florida (or his lawfully appointed Assistant State Attorney). If you appear on behalf of the State, you are
entitled to be reimbursed $5.00/day or per diem, plus mileage. You must bring this subpoena to the reception desk of the
Office of the State Attorney, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 3500, Kissimmee, FL 34741, to apply for later reimbursement.
You are directed to bring with you: I am requesting video surveillance from Hickory Tree Elementary on the date of
02/26/2024 during the hours of 1315-1415 hours. I am specifically requesting the Bus Loop camera angle.
All responses need the signature of the custodian of records attesting to the authenticity of the document(s). This
subpoena is issued pursuant to Florida Statute s. 92.605. A response is due within 20 business days of receipt of this
subpoena unless a longer time period is stated herein.
Report Date and Time: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 04:00 PM
Where to report: Office of the State Attorney
2 Courthouse Sq, Suite 3500
Kissimmee, FL 34741
If legible copies of these records are delivered to: Cyle Smallwood, [email protected] in person, or
by mail to Kissimmee Police Department, 8 N Stewart Ave, , Kissimmee, FL 34741-5463, then your appearance will
not be required.
Pursuant to an official criminal investigation being conducted by this office of a suspected felony, you are not to
disclose the existence of this request. Any such disclosure could obstruct and impede law enforcement investigation.
Such obstruction may be a violation of the law, subject to criminal penalties (e.g. Florida Statute 843.02; 905.27).
Questions, Call: Cyle Smallwood, 407-847-0176 ext. 3114
GREETINGS: You are hereby directed to personally appear before the Honorable Andrew Asher Bain, State
Attorney of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida (or his lawfully appointed Assistant State Attorney).
You are directed to bring with you: ***SEE ATTACHMENT***
Report Date and Time: Thursday, March 21 , 2024 at 4:00 PM
Where to report: Office of the State Attorney, 41 5 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
If legible copies of these records AND the completed and notarized business record certification compliant
with Florida Statute are delivered to: Brian C Hummel, in person, email [email protected]. or by
mail to Orange County Sheriffs Office, P.O. Box 1440, , Orlando, FL 32802, then your appearance will not be
required.
This (subpoena, order, warrant) is issued pursuant to Florida Statute s. 92.605. A response is due within 20
business days of receipt of this (subpoena, order, warrant) unless a longer time period is stated herein.
Pursuant to an official criminal investigation being conducted by this office of a suspected felony, you are not
to disclose the existence of this request. Any such disclosure could obstruct and impede law enforcement
investigation. Such obstruction may be a violation of the law, subject to criminal penalties (e.g. Florida Statute
843.02; 905.27).
ATTACHMENT:
What evidence do you want subpoenaed?
For the period of December 1, 2023 - February 28, 2024, provide business certified copies for all CapitalOne accounts
belonging to:
Name: Stephan Michael Stems
DOB:04/25/1986
SSN:
DL: S365-793-86-145-0
Address:
Phone Number: (407) 256-1832
Email: [email protected]
- Bank statements for December 2023 - February 2024
- Signature card with account holder personal information/customer profile.
- Authorized Users
- Phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, or any other contact information on file.
- Copies of identifications and any other information used to open accounts.
- All bank cards on file with full card numbers.
- Front and reverse of all checks deposited into account and withdrawn from account (please include bank of first
deposit)
- Teller affidavits for any deposited/cashed checks.
- Debit memos, withdrawal slips, incoming and outgoing wire transfers (All details)
- Online transfers
- All information on reoccurring or automatic payments
- Information on recalled wire transfers with account balance status
- Credit memos, deposit items, and deposit slips.
- Cashier’s checks purchased and supporting information.
- Accountholder device usage information, IP address when used for online transactions associated with account.
- Any available information related to P2P transactions linked to bank account
- Current account status (frozen, closed, open)
- Current account balance
- Fraud claims and notes on file.
- All available ATM or branch surveillance video/images for deposits and withdrawals or other banking activity
The name and account number or telephone number to which the evidence sought relates:
Name: Stephan Michael Stems
DOB:04/25/1986
SSN:
DL: S365-793-86-145-0
Address:
Phone Number: (407) 256-1832
Email: [email protected]
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BUSINESS RECORD CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Sections 90.803(6) and 90.902(1 1), Florida Statutes
Business Name:
Business Address:
2. Attached hereto are true and correct copies of records maintained by my company of which 1 am the
custodian.
3. The attached record(s) relate to the following accounts #, patient name, customer name, telephone #
or similar:
4. The attached record(s) were made at or near the time of the occurrence of the matters set forth therein,
or from information transmitted by, a person having knowledge of those matters.
5. The attached record(s) were kept in the course of the regularly conducted activity of our business.
6. The attached record(s) were made as a regular practice in the course of the regularly conducted
activity of our business.
7. Under penalty of peijury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Business Record Certification, that
the facts stated in it are true, and I acknowledge that falsely making such a certification or declaration
would subject me to criminal penalty under the laws of the foreign or domestic location in which the
certification or declaration was signed.
(Affiant Signature)
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The State of Florida
TO: Custodian Of Records
Witness Subpoena Original
JPMorgan Chase Bank
RCO Centralized Mail
Mail Code: LA4-7300
700 Kansas Lane
Monroe, LA 71203
GREETINGS: You are hereby directed to personally appear before the Honorable Andrew Asher Bain, State
Attorney of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida (or his lawfully appointed Assistant State Attorney).
Where to report: Office of the State Attorney, 415 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
If legible copies of these records AND the completed and notarized business record certification compliant
with Florida Statute are delivered to: Brian C Hummel, in person, email [email protected], or by
mail to Orange County Sheriffs Office, P.O. Box 1440, , Orlando, FL 32802, then your appearance will not be
required.
This (subpoena, order, warrant) is issued pursuant to Florida Statute s. 92.605. A response is due within 20
business days of receipt of this (subpoena, order, warrant) unless a longer time period is stated herein.
Pursuant to an official criminal investigation being conducted by this office of a suspected felony, you are not
to disclose the existence of this request. Any such disclosure could obstruct and impede law enforcement
investigation. Such obstruction may be a violation of the law, subject to criminal penalties (e.g. Florida Statute
843.02; 905.27).
Questions, Call: Detective Brian Hummel, 407-: 54-7000 x.70610 or email [email protected] .
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In witn , I have hereunto set my hand Return of Service ar h
and f the Circuit Court of said 0 Substitute Service By Serving:
Co f February, 2024. Non-Service Mail O Posted
ATTACHMENT:
The name and account number or telephone number to which the evidence sought relates:
Video surveillance request:
February 26, 2024, from 0950 hours to 1005 hours
Chase Bank located at 4167 Town Center Boulevard Orlando, FL 32837
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BUSINESS RECORD CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Sections 90.803(6) and 90.902(11), Florida Statutes
Business Name:
Business Address:
2. Attached hereto are true and correct copies of records maintained by my company of which I am the
custodian.
3. The attached record(s) relate to the following accounts #, patient name, customer name, telephone #
or similar:
4. The attached record(s) were made at or near the time of the occurrence of the matters set forth therein,
or from information transmitted by, a person having knowledge of those matters.
5. The attached record(s) were kept in the course of the regularly conducted activity of our business.
6. The attached record(s) were made as a regular practice in the course of the regularly conducted
activity of our business.
7. Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Business Record Certification, that
the facts stated in it are true, and I acknowledge that falsely making such a certification or declaration
would subject me to criminal penalty under the laws of the foreign or domestic location in which the
certification or declaration was signed.
(Affiant Signature)
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The State of Florida
TO: Custodian Of Records
Witness Subpoena Original
Capital One N.A.
Attn: 12070-7000, 15000 Capital One Drive
Richmond, VA 23238
If legible copies of these records AND the completed and notarized business record certification compliant
with Florida Statute are delivered to: Brian C Hummel, in person, email [email protected], or by
mail to Orange County Sheriffs Office, P.O. Box 1440, , Orlando, FL 32802, then your appearance will not be
required.
This (subpoena, order, warrant) is issued pursuant to Florida Statute s. 92.605. A response is due within 20
business days of receipt of this (subpoena, order, warrant) unless a longer time period is stated herein.
Pursuant to an official criminal investigation being conducted by this office of a suspected felony, you are not
to disclose the existence of this request. Any such disclosure could obstruct and impede law enforcement
investigation. Such obstruction may be a violation of the law, subject to criminal penalties (e.g. Florida Statute
843.02; 905.27).
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In witn £ 1 have hereunto set my hand Return of Service 'n
and f the Circuit Court of said Substitute Service By Serving:
f February, 2024.
Non-Service Mail Posted
$
Date: Time of Service:
igifnd County Courts
By:
*SA2024022900625* Individual Service
*SA2024022900625*
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain
assistance. Please contact Court Administration at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Room 2130,
Orlando, FL, 32801, Telephone 407-836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court
appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the
scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing impaired, call (TTD) 800-
955-8771, (V) 800-955-8770 or 711.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM COMING INTO THE COURTHOUSE : FIREARMS. BOX CUTTERS, PEPPER SPRAY, AEROSOL CANS. KNIVES
OF ANY KIND, HANDCUFFS. HANDCUFF KEYS, SCISSORS, RAZORS TOOLS. TAPE MEASURES. CLAY OR PUTTY MATERIAL, CHAINS OVER 12" IN LENGTH, GLASS
PERFUME BOTTLES OVER 4 OZ. OVERSIZED BELT BUCKLES, THESE ITEMS MUST BE TAKEN BACK TO YOUR VEHICLE OR THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED AND
DISPOSED OF. THEY WILL NOT BE RETURNED
KIPD 24-001896
001368
RE: DEFENDANT: UNKNOWN UNKNOWN
24001896
CASE NO.: 48-2024-IS-000679
ATTACHMENT:
What evidence do you want subpoenaed?
For the period of December 1, 2023 - February 28, 2024, provide business certified copies for all CapitalOne accounts
belonging to:
Name: Stephan Michael Stems
DOB:04/25/l 986
SSN:
DL: S365-793-86-145-0
Address: 4012 ,
Phone Number: (407) 256-1832
Email: [email protected]
-Bank statements for December 2023 - February 2024
-Signature card with account holder personal information/customer profile.
-Authorized Users
-Phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, or any other contact information on file.
-Copies of identifications and any other information used to open accounts.
--
All bank cards on file with full card numbers.
Front and reverse of all checks deposited into account and withdrawn from account (please include bank of first
deposit)
- Teller affidavits for any deposited/cashed checks.
- Debit memos, withdrawal slips, incoming and outgoing wire transfers (All details)
- Online transfers
- All information on reoccurring or automatic payments
- Information on recalled wire transfers with account balance status
- Credit memos, deposit items, and deposit slips.
- Cashier’s checks purchased and supporting information.
-- Accountholder device usage information, IP address when used for online transactions associated with account.
Any available information related to P2P transactions linked to bank account
- Current account status (frozen, closed, open)
- Current account balance
- Fraud claims and notes on file.
- All available ATM or branch surveillance video/images for deposits and withdrawals or other banking activity
The name and account number or telephone number to which the evidence sought relates:
Name: Stephan Michael Stems
DOB:04/25/1986
SSN:
DL: S365-793-86-145-0
Address: 4012 SCMKI
Phone Number: (407) 256-1832
Email: [email protected] APR 2 5 2024
The address to which the records should go, if not to SAO: ar- vii
Detective Brian Hummel, Orange County Sheriffs Office
Criminal Investigations Division, Economic Crimes Squad
2500 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804.
[email protected]
KIPD 24-001896
001369
24001896
BUSINESS RECORD CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Sections 90.803(6) and 90.902(1 1), Florida Statutes
Business Name:
Business Address:
2. Attached hereto are true and correct copies of records maintained by my company of which I am the
custodian.
3. The attached record(s) relate to the following accounts #, patient name, customer name, telephone #
or similar:
4. The attached record(s) were made at or near the time of the occurrence of the matters set forth therein,
or from information transmitted by, a person having knowledge of those matters.
5. The attached record(s) were kept in the course of the regularly conducted activity of our business.
6. The attached record(s) were made as a regular practice in the course of the regularly conducted
activity of our business.
7. Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Business Record Certification, that
the facts stated in it are true, and I acknowledge that falsely making such a certification or declaration
would subject me to criminal penalty under the laws of the foreign or domestic location in which the
certification or declaration was signed.
(Affiant Signature)
KIPD 24-001896
001370
24001896
Central Florida Expressway
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Central Florida Expressway
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001393
24001896
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001394
24001896
CASE
REPORT
CASE NAME :
Kissimmee Homicide
VEHICLE:
2010 Lincoln MKZ Base
CASE # :
2024-011313
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License Number 22221417 Case Number 2024-011313 Acquisition Date 3/1/2024 10:10:11 AM
Manufacturer Ford Model FordGPS Unique Number Type Serial Number
Unique Number F11800684690220 Part Number 9H6T-18K931 Vehicle VIN 3LNHL2GC0AR612086
Vehicle Year 2010 Vehicle Manufacturer Lincoln Vehicle Model MKZ
Vehicle Trim Level Base Vehicle ECU Navigation Radio Author [email protected]
Kissimmee Homicide
Locations
5801 CONGRESS AVE, BOCA
Name OFFICE (Deleted) Street Latitude 26.3998117675781
RATON, FL
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135 SE 10TH ST, HALLANDALE,
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FL
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FL
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PL
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Vehicle Detection Report
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SCANNED
Vehicle Images
Vehicle Spotted:
02-26-24 at 2:23:37 PM EST
Detection Data
Created By:
Agency:
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Kissimmee Police Department (FL)
Christopher Cabral Q MOTOROLA
KIPDSOLUTIONS
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Date Created: 02-28-24 001401
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24-001896
Date Created: 02-28-24 001402
O Vigilant VehideManager 24001896
Vehicle Detection Report
Vehicle Images
Detection Data
SCANNED
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User:
Date Created:
Kissimmee Police Department (FL)
Christopher Cabral Bb VN Q MOTOROLA
KIPDSOLUTIONS
24-001896
02-28-24 001403
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24001896
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02-28-24
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KIPDSOLUTIONS
24-001896
001405
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Vehicle Detection Report
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24-001896
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KIPD SOLUTIONS
24-001896
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Vigilant VehicleManager 24001 896
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Detection Data
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KIPD SOLUTIONS
24-001896
Date Created: 02-28-24 001408
CITY OF KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Electronic Incident Report Transmittal Form
Note: Each officer completing original and supplement reports must complete a separate transmittal form
SCANNED
This Electronic Report Contains The Following Attachments:
MAR 14 2024
Affidavit of Prosecutive Summary Marsy’s Law
Bl- VR
Booking Affidavit Victim Rights/Notification
Number of Pages
Including This Form 1
DATE:
03/14/2024
OFFICER ID # ^15 DATE:
03/14/2024
qfFICER ID #
FORM «100
02/2023
KIPD 24-001896
001409
CITY OF KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Electronic Incident Report Transmittal Form
Note: Each officer completing original and supplement reports must complete a separate transmittal form
FORM »100
02/2023
KIPD 24-001896
001410
CITY OF KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Electronic Incident Report Transmittal Form
Note: Each officer completing original and supplement reports must complete a separate transmittal form
1
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Affidavit of Prosecutive Summary Marsy’s Law mar h 20ft
1 Booking Affidavit !1 Victim Rights/Notification sr HR
!1 Notice To Appear/Civil Citations Statement Forms
Number of Pages
Including This Form (CONFIDENTIAL
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Signature of Reviewing Supervisory
DATE: OFFICER ID H
FORM «100
02^031
KIPD 24-001896
001412
JUVENILE
CONFIDENTIAL
Number of Pages
Including This Form 4
FORM » 1 00
022021
KIPD 24-001896
001413
CITY OF KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Electronic Incident Report Transmittal Form
Nott: Each officer completing original and supplement reports must complete a separate transmittal form
Number of Pages
Including This Form 1
FORM «100
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KIPD 24-001896
001414
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Electronic Incident Report Transmittal Form
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Number of Pages
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KIPD 24-001896
001415
t *t U U I O V U
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF:
Business Name:
Business Address: Vfnr Or
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2. Attached hereto are true and correct copies of records maintained by my company of which I am the
custodian.
3. The attached record(s) relate to the following accounts #, patient name, customer name, telephone #
or similar:
4. The attached record(s) were made at or near the time of the occurrence of the matters set forth therein,
or from information transmitted by, a person having knowledge of those matters.
5. The attached record(s) were kept in the course of the regularly conducted activity of our business.
6. The attached record(s) were made as a regular practice in the course of the regularly conducted
activity of our business.
7. Under penalty of perjury, I declare that 1 have read the foregoing Business Record Certification, that
the facts stated in it are true, and I acknowledge that falsely making such a certification or declaration
would subject me to criminal penalty under the laws of the foreign or domestic location in which the
certification or declaration was signed.
Date:.
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KIPD 24-001896
001416
24001896
BUSINESS RECORD CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Sections 90.803(6) and 90.902(11), Florida Statutes
COl^OF:
‘OA-IAxcuzi C2)
1. I, C T1^ , am currently employed with:
(Print name of affiant)
Business Name:
Business Address:
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2. Attached hereto are true and correct copies of records maintained by my company of
which 1 am the custodian.
3. The attached record(s) relate to the following accounts #, patient name, customer name,
telephone # or similar:
4. The attached record(s) were made at or near the time of the occurrence of the matters set
forth therein, or from information transmitted by, a person having knowledge of those
matters.
5. The attached record(s) were kept in the course of the regularly conducted activity of our
business.
6. The attached record(s) were made as a regular practice in the course of the regularly
conducted activity of our business.
7. I swear or affirm that I have read the foregoing Business Record Certification, that the facts
stated in it are true, and 1 acknowledge that falsely making such a certification or
declaration would subject me to criminal penalty under the laws of the foreign or domestic
location in which the certification or declaration was signed.
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared ,
whp was duly sworn under oath and who did simi the above Certification this ?% day of
20 .
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The affiant is personally known to me or
has presented 71.9 ^3 /^SOas identification.
KIPD 24-001896
001417
Kissimmee Police Department
Surveillance/Timestamp Verification Form
The purpose of this form is to officially document the accuracy or offset of a surveillance system time to
the Official National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and U.S. Naval Observatory (UNSO)
time. A sworn law enforcement officer will utilize a clock or computer that is known to be synchronized to
the official US time.
SLOW / FAST
Example: 1 hr, 3 mins, 17 secs slow (circle one)
I swear and affirm that the above timestamp information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Furthermore, the surveillance footage provided to the Kissimmee Police Department is an authentic,
unaltered, and complete copy for use in a criminal investigation.
Printed Name:
This Day Of
Date of Birth: VM to | TO
Address:
Signature of Officer
Phone: 4o7- 34%
DATE
SCANNED
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24001896
BUSINESS RECORD CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Sections 90.803(6) and 90.902(11), Florida Statutes
JUVENILE
vCU.«m->ENTIAL
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF:
2. Attached hereto are true and correct copies of records maintained by my company of whichI am the
custodian.
3. The attached record(s) relate to the following accounts #, patient name, customer name, telephone #
or similar:
Video ^r/edl/)nCe
4. The attached record(s) were made at or near the time of die occurrence of the matters set forth therein,
or from information transmitted by, a person having knowledge of those matters.
5. The attached record(s) were kept in the course of the regularly conducted activity of our business.
6. The attached record(s) were made as a regular practice in the course of the regularly conducted
activity of our business.
7. Under penalty of perjury,Ideclare that Ihave read the foregoing Business Record Certification, that
the facts stated in it are true, andIacknowledge that falsely making such a certification or declaration
would subject me to criminal penalty under the laws of the foreign or domestic location in which the
certification or declaration was signed.
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KIPD 24-001896
001419
Kissimmee Police Department JUVENILE
CONFIDENTIAL
Surveillance/Timestamp Verification Form
The purpose of this form is to officially document the accuracy or offset of a surveillance system time to
the Official National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and U.S. Naval Observatory (UNSO)
time. A sworn law enforcement officer will utilize a clock or computer that is known to be synchronized to
the official US time.
I swear and affirm that the above timestamp information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Furthermore, the surveillance footage provided to the Kissimmee Police Department is an authentic,
unaltered, and complete copy for use in a criminal investigation.
FORM147
February 2021
KIPD 24-001896
001420
BUSINESS RECORD CERTIFICATION
24001896
Pursuant to Sections 90.803(6) and 90.902(11), Florida Statutes
Business Name:
Business Address: #27/ «3. Jo/uq
2. Attached hereto are true and correct copies of records maintained by my company of which I am the
custodian.
3. The attached record(s) relate to the following accounts #, patient name, customer name, telephone #
or similar:
4. The attached record(s) were made at or near the time of the occurrence of the matters set forth therein,
or from information transmitted by, a person havingknowledge of those matters.
5. The attached record(s) were kept in the course of die regularly conducted activity of our business.
6. The attached record(s) were made as a regular practice in the course of the regularly conducted
activity of our business.
7. Under penalty of penury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Business Record Certification, that
the facts stated in it are true, and I acknowledge that falsely making such a certification or declaration
would subject me to criminal penalty under the laws of the foreign or domestic location in which the
certification or declaration was signed.
APR 25 2024
KIPD 24-001896
001421
Kissimmee Police Department
Surveillance/Timestamp Verification Form
The purpose of this form is to officially document the accuracy or offset of a surveillance system time to
the Official National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and U.S. Naval Observatory (UNSO)
time. A sworn law enforcement officer will utilize a clock or computer that is known to be synchronized to
the official US time.
SLOW /FAST
Example: 1 hr, 3 mlns, 17 secs slow (circle one)
/ swear and affirm that the above timestamp information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Furthermore, the surveillance footage provided to the Kissimmee Police Department is an authentic,
unaltered, and complete copy for use in a criminal investigation.
FORM147
February 2021 25 2^
KIPD 24-001896
001422
BUSINESS RECORD CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Sections 90.803(6) and 90.902(1 1), Florida Statutes
2. Attached hereto are true and correct copies of records maintained by my company of which I am the
custodian.
3. The attached record(s) relate to the following accounts #, patient name, customer name, telephone #
or similar:
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4. The attached record(s) were made at or near the time of the occurrence of the matters set forth therein,
or from information transmitted by, a person having knowledge of those matters.
5. The attached rccord(s) were kept in the course of the regularly conducted activity of our business.
6. The attached record(s) were made as a regular practice in the course of the regularly conducted
activity of our business.
7. Under penalty of perjury, I declare that 1 have read the foregoing Business Record Certification, that
the facts stated in it are true, and I acknowledge that falsely making such a certification or declaration
would subject me to criminal penalty under the laws of the foreign or domestic location in which the
certification or declaration was signed.
KIPD 24-001896
001423
Surveillance/Timestamp Verification Form
Kissimmee Police Department
The purpose of this form is to officially document the accuracy or offset of a surveillance system time to
the Official National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and U.S. Naval Observatory (UNSO)
time. A sworn law enforcement officer will utilize a clock or computer that is known to be synchronized to
the official US time.
I swear and affirm that the above timestamp information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Furthermore, the surveillance footage provided to the Kissimmee Police Department is an authentic,
unaltered, and complete copy for use in a criminal investigation.
date 3/6/2024
Description: Set of swabs from front passenger door compartment Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
Description: Set of swabs from rear driver door compartment Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
Description: Set of swabs from rear passenger door compartment Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
Description: Set of swabs from steering wheel and shifter Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
Description: (1) Homady 9mm Luger+P live round from glove box Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence: CPAMurn
Hold/Process/Releasc Indicators: Evidence
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KIPD 24-001896
001425
24001896
Description: (2) Knit gloves from bottom compartment of center console Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
Description: Pocket knife from top compartment of center console Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
Description: (6) Blue latex gloves from front passenger door Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
M« VI KIPD 24-001896
001426
24001896
Description: Black jacket from rear passenger floor Qty: Serial it:
l ocation Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
Description: (1) Blue latex glove from rear passenger floor Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
Description: Tan blanket with white stains from across backseat Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Relcase Indicators: Evidence
Description: (1) Blue latex glove between front passenger seat and center console Qty: Serial #:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
Description: Napkins between front driver seat and center console Qty: Serial U:
Location Collected: 2500 W Colonial Drive
Relationship To Evidence:
Hold/Process/Release Indicators: Evidence
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KIPD 24-001896
001428
The State of Florida
Witness Subpoena
TO: Custodian Of Records
Orange County Public Schools District Police
ATTN: Kimberly Harrell, 445 W. Amelia Street
Orlando, FL 32801
Subpoena Type: State Attorney Investigation, Duces Tecum, 49-2024-KH-OOO004
Agency Case No: KIPD, 24-001896 Date Issued: March 5, 2024
Division: Criminal Intake To Be Served In; ORANGE County (Fl)
GREETINGS: You are hereby directed to appear before the Honorable Andrew Asher Bain, State Attorney of the Ninth
Judicial Circuit of Florida (or his lawfully appointed Assistant State Attorney). If you appear on behalf of the State, you
are entitled to be reimbursed $5.00/day or per diem, plus mileage. You must bring this subpoena to the reception desk
of the Office of the State Attorney, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 3500, Kissimmee, FL 34741, to apply for later
reimbursement.
You arc directed to bring with you: 1 am requesting video surveillance from Hunter’s Creek Middle School on the date of
02/26/2024 during the hours of 1400-1640 hours. I am specifically requesting the camera angle labeled as follows:
Al A2 A3
G2 G3 G4
H3 H4
All responses need the signature of the custodian of records attesting to the authenticity of the document(s). This
subpoena is issued pursuant to Florida Statute s. 92.605. A response Is due within 20 business days of receipt of this
subpoena unless a longer time period is stated herein.
Report Date and Time: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 04:00 PM
Where to report: Office of the State Attorney
2 Courthouse Sq, Suite 3500
Kissimmee, FL 34741
If legible copies of these records are delivered to: Cyle Smallwood, [email protected] in person,
or by mail to Kissimmee Police Department, 8 N Stewart Ave, , Kissimmee, FL 34741-5463, then your appearance
will not be required.
Pursuant to an official criminal investigation being conducted by this office of a suspected felony, you are not to
disclose the existence of this request. Any such disclosure could obstruct and impede law enforcement
investigation. Such obstruction may be a violation of the law, subject to criminal penalties!
Questions, Call: Cyle Smallwood, 407-847-0 1 76 ext. 3 1 1 4
JUVENILE
CONFIDENTIAL
Clerk of the Circuit Court
•SK2024030500168*
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain
assistance. Please contact the Office of the State Attorney, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite
3500, Kissimmee, FL 34741, Telephone: 407-742-5230 at least 7 days before your
scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time
before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 nays; if you areliearing or voice impaired,
caU (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or (V) 1-800-955-8770 or 711.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM COMING INTO THE COURTHOUSE : FIREARMS, BOX CUTTERS. PEPPER SPRAY, AEROSOL CANS. KNIVES
OF ANY KIND, HANDCUFFS, HANDCUFF KEYS, SCISSORS, RAZORS TOOLS. TAPE MEASURES. CLAY OR PUTTY MATERIAL. CHAINS OVER 12" IN LENGTH, GLASS
PERFUME BOTTLES OVER 4 OZ. OVERSIZED BELT BUCKLES. THESE ITEMS MUST BE TAKEN BACK TO YOUR VEHICLE OR THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED AND
DISPOSEDOF. THEY WILL NOT BE RETURNED
KIPD 24-001896
001429
KIPD 24-001896
001430
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ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE STATEMENT
Date of Month: Year. Time: Please fill out in full detail
Affidavit Case#:
Offense:
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Date of Month: Time: Suspect
(last, first,
Offense 2 middle):
Location of
Offense:
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Signature:
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White - State Attorney's Office Yellow -Records
Arrest made? YesQ
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KIPD 24-00189
001431
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ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE STATEMENT
Date of Please fill out in full detail
Affidavit Mont^
Year—y Time:
Case#:
Offense:
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Date of Month: Time: Suspect
Offense oZ Yea^ (last, first.
Location of Zone:
Offense:
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Page 24-0018of96
KIPD t
001432
0-1181 (12/20) White - State Attorney's Office Yellow -Records Pink -Investigator
Kissimmee STATEMENT
Police Department
Please fill out in full detail
Offense: Case#:
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Date of Statement:
Location of i f
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Initial: Initial:
1 have received the Victim's Rights package. 1 will prosecute criminally.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this ( th day Under penally of perjury , 1 swear/affirm the above statements are correct and
of true, and 1 understand^iiving false, information to any law enforcement
officer concern iniHW allaged commission of a crime is a criminal offense.
Signature: ,
KIPD 24-001896
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Effective: 03/13/17
001433
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24001896
ORANGE COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE | Arrest Made? Yes NoD | Waivers and Affidavits
Name of Person Signing:
Typeof Incident: *x
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MIRANDA WARNING CONSENT TO SEARCH
The Constitution requires that I inform you that: Initial:
You have the right to remain silent.
2. Anything you say will be used in court as evidence against you.
u J consent and agree to allow Orange County Sheriff's
3. You are entitled to talk to an attorney now and have him present now or at any Deputies and employees to search my , located at
time during questioning. H L_ .i
4. If you cannot afford an attorney, o I be appointed for you without cost,
further consent and agree to allow Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies
5. Do you desire to consult wi attorney first or to have one during this inter-
view? Yes No and Employees to search all areas located in my.
6. If. at any time h er, you wish to remain silent or have an attorney present,
and all buildings, structures, and vehicles adjacent to my ,
all question] will be stopped.
7. Has an e, al any time, threatened, coerced or promised you anything in including all containers located therein. My consent and agreement to
or to induce you to make a statement now? Yes No search is freely given. I understand that I may refuse to allow Orange
8. you understand these rights? Yes No
7 Do you wish to talk to us at any time? Yes No County Sheriff’s Deputies and Employees to search my. b
of any crime is guilt misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by a ( ) be released to:
This decision made by me after the Deputy listed above explained the possi-
definite te imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding bility of e or loss. By affixing my signature to this form, I release and hold
ha the Sheriff of Orange County of any and all responsibility for damage or
SI which may occur as a result of the release of this vehicle as aforesaid.
DECLINATION OF INTENT
request not to prosecute in regards to
my complaint of
I do not desire further investigation to be conducted in this not willingly testify, and I will hold free and absolve from any further duty in regard to this
matter the Orange County SherifTs Office a
/ swear and affi •eAtatemeufs are correct and Swom to and subscribed beforejne this day of. . 20^4.
true. Personally Known U
Produced Identification^
KIPD 24-001896
001434
UKANGE COUNTY - *U U1 88°
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Made? Yes NoU*] Waivers and Affidavits
Name of Person Signing:
np C St? Zone: Li Case
Number:
DeputyName:
the sum of 5 was not . by The above listed person is missing due to: ( ) Runaway
him/her or with his/her knowledge and consent. Said affiant further states that ( ) Unknown circumstances ( ) Physical/Mental Disability
any signature which appears on said check as ( ) In the company of another person under circumstances indicating physical
is not his/her signature nor did he/she authorize said signature to be made. The danger (v^ivoluntary Disappearance
affiant further states that he/she never received any benefit from said check or
any part thereof, and further states that he/she did not present this check for 1 give my permission to release dental records or any other medical records on the
above missing person. I further agree to notify the Orange County Sheriff’s Office
negotiation or payment. immediately upon receiving any additional information concerning the above.
certify that the statements made to the above listed give my permission in lieu of impounding by the Orange
! •'G6uniy“Sheriff’s Office for the
Orange County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Official concerning the
Year: Make: Model:
above listed incident/offense were voluntarily made. 1 further ce
Body Color
am aware of the following statute and penalties as Style: (Top/Bottom):
VIN: Tag: State:
837.05, 775.082 and 775.083 to wit: Whoev,
information to any law enforcement officer concel 'commission that I have been operating to ( ) remain at:
of any crime is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by a ( ) be released to:
This decision was made by me after the Deputy listed above explained the possi¬
definite term of imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding bility of damage or loss. By affixing my signature to this form, I release and hold
harmless the Sheriff of Orange County of any and all responsibility for damage or
51,000.
loss which may occur as a result of the release of this vehicle as aforesaid.
DECLINATION OF INTENT
Initial:
request not to prosecute 25 2^ in regards to
my complaint of n j,
1 do not desire further investigation to be conducted in this matter. I will not willingly testify, and I will hold free and absolve fromdr* lurth<|F®ty in regard to this
matter the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and all its employees.
/ swear and affirm the above statements are correct and Swom to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by means of physical presence or online notarization,
true. this day of ,20 ,
Personally Known Produced Identification
Signature: Type of ID:
Notary Public Law Enforcement Officer
10-1450(12/20) KIPD 24-001896
001435
2A A A 4 o n a 24001896
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
REPORT ROUTING & AFFIDAVIT FORM
NOTE: Each officer completing original and supplement reports must complete a separate transmittal form.
CASE INFORMATION
Dau: OL/ZC/ZH Case #: 2 A- 01 3 / Zone: // /
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Defendant: Adult Juvenile
Charge(s):
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Defendant: Adult
Charge(s):
Author of Print
this Report: Original Supplement (No.• ) Name:
ROUTING
Disposition:
EC Pending Unf CBA FSAO Follow Up Information NTA
Referred to:
Robbery Ag. Unit Marine Unit Economic Report Review
Sex Crimes Property Auto Theft Dorn Viol Abuse Q'Missing Persons
Homicide Persons Gang Unit Nuisance Abatement
SID Other
The following hard copies are attached:
dZf Sworn Statements Trespass Warning
Property Form FSAO Charging Affidavit/Witness Form
Victim Notification Form Victim Confidential Form
>0 Waivers and Affidavits Photo/Injunction Referral
Referral Notice Evidentiary Documents or Photos (attach 3 copies)
Other Domestic Violence Worksheet
JURAT
I swear/affirm my (check one) Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me
Incident Supplement Report by means of physical presence or online
dated is true & correct. notarization, this day of , 20 ,
Date: Officer EID: hv
(name of person making statement)
Signature of Affiant
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Signature of Law Enforcement/Notary
KIPD 24-001896
001436
Zone:
Date^/y^/yJ
Time Received:
Unit:.
> Check One:
ORANGE COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Property Form
O Report Receipt
Receipt Only
CASE#
TAG#
EVIDENCE
CATEGORY
Page
M Evidence (EVD) Found (FOU) O Safekeeping (SFK) Stolen & Recovered (SAR) Other:
Can property be released Can property be destroyed I.A.W.
RELEASE AUTHORIZATION to owners at this time? Yes O No F.S.S. at this time? Yes LI No L)
Location Where Property Impounded: QC- -
LIST INVOLVEMENT CODE & NAME VIC - Victim ARR - Arrested OWN - Owner REP - Reporter SUS - Suspect
Name: Address, City, State-ZIP: Phone: DOB: Sex Race
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LABORATORY Yes No Narcotics - List Latent Firearms: Others:
ANALYSIS Article #s:‘ Articles:
I hereby acknowledge that the above list represents all property taken from me and that I have received a copy of this receipt.
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Article #s: Articles:
hereby acknowledge that the above list represents all property taken from me and that I have received a copy of this receipt.
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KIPD 24-001896
001438
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KIPD 24-001896
001439
Evidence Case No.
KISSIMMEE
Property
POLICE Report S Evidence Found Property. If yes,
DEPARTMENT Personal Property does finder wish to claim?
Other Yes No (Firearms excluded)
Discovered by DOB
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CONFIDENTIAL
Synopsis ol Incident:
PAWNED
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Lab Analysis DYES ONO Narcotics List item f s La tents List item ft's FDLE • List item ft's
I hereby acknowledge that the above list represents all property taken from me and that I have received a I hereby acknowledge that the above list represents all property impounded by me in the official
copy of this receipt performance of duty as an autltonzed repesentatrve of the Kissimmee Polie Deapartment
Received From Received By List Article # Reason Date and Time Received
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Evidence Storage Information (for use hy Evidence only) Final Disposition of Evidence (for use by Evidence only)
Article # Pkg ('odes Bin Location Codes
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Computer Entry.
Are all articles disposed of? Yes
Remarks:
KIPD 24-001896
FORM tf 004
01/2023 001441
Evidence Check Out Check Out Date:
3/13/2024 8:34:19 AM
Notes:
Checking out for further processing
Deliver To:
FDLE
Print Name:
Oft
Signature:^^^
Return evidence by: Mar 13 2025 8:33AM
KIPD 24-001896
001442
Evidence Check Out Check Out Date:
3/13/2024 8:34:19 AM
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/ 4 2024
KIPD 24-001896
001443
Evidence Check Out Check Out Date:
3/20/2024 9:23:10 AM
Notes:
items out for further investigation to. FDLE
KIPD 24-001896
001444
Florida Department of Law Enforcement IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIII
Laboratory Analysis Electronic Packing Slip
Victim
SCANNED
MAR 1 4 2024
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03/13/2024 Page 1 of 5
KIPD 24-001896
001445
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Laboratory Analysis Electronic Packing Slip
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Prelog Request for Case: 24001896
Item Info
Dept. Item # Package Type Item Type Description
03/13/2024 Page 2 of 5
KIPD 24-001896
001446
Florida Department of Law Enforcement lllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllll
Laboratory Analysis Electronic Packing Slip
Service Request:
Department Item # Description (BAC) (IE) (FA) (DOC) (BIO) (TOX) (CHEM) (LP) OR) (CS) (CER)
164087 fingerprint/palmprint X
exemplar(s)
164170 latent lift(s) X
164215 buccal swab X
164218 swab(s) X
164219 smear(s) X
164231 fingernail scrapings/clippings X
164232 fingernail scrapings/clippings X
164234 swab(s) X
164235 swab(s) X
164236 swab(s) X
164237 swab(s) X
164238 swab(s) X
164239 swab(s) X
164240 swab(s) X
SCANNED
MAR 1 4 ®
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03/13/2024 Page 3 of 5
KIPD 24-001896
001447
Florida Department of Law Enforcement IIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIilllHIII
Laboratory Analysis Electronic Packing Slip
Court Date
Court Type
Please briefly describe case circumstances This is a sexual assault/missing to Homicide case. Osceola
county has an open case under 241023174 and Orange under
24-011313. All the swabs and fingernail clippings from
are to be compared to Stephans Sterns buccal and swab of
penis. The 7 Latent cards were collected from the car Mr.
Sterns and used to transport S 's body to dump site.
When submitting known ownership items, Acknowledged
the First and Last name of the owner must be
present on the outermost packaging
Biology Questions
03/13/2024 Page 4 of 5
KIPD 24-001896
001448
Florida Department of Law Enforcement lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
Laboratory Analysis Electronic Packing Slip
WAR 1 4 2024
03/13/2024 Page 5 of 5
KIPD 24-001896
001449
Evidence Check Out Check Out Date:
4/16/2024 10:31:31 AM
Notes:
items out for further investigation to FDLE agent G. Torres 401
Deliver To:
Crime Lab - FDLE Agent G, torres 401
Print Name:
KIPD 24-001896
001450
Lisa Rench
Good afternoon.
Lisa
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Hello,
ASA was just informed that there is additional media that hasn't been shared in a while for this case. I don’t know what
was last shared, but can we have an updated share sent over. This is for ase. Please let me know if this
needs to be in an official tasking request.
Thank you,
BriZtix-ny Ccdlahcwv
Multimedia Specialist
Office of Andrew A. Bain
State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit
2 Courthouse Sq. #3500
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Email: [email protected]
Direct: 407-742-5304
Main Line: 407-742-5200
1
KIPD 24-001896
001451
STERNS, STEPHAN MICHAEL/49-KH24-000004 //Tasking Sheet
(OCPASS)
[email protected]
Wed 3/6/2024 2:05 PM
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3 & aM
KH24000004
Officer:
Supplement
Written by: Captain Lori Mingione
Incident #241023174
Zone 72
Date 03/06/24
***Supplemental Report***
On March 1, 2024, our agency Emergency Response Team was utilized to assist in
searching for the missing juvenile, . I responded to American
Classic Charter School located at 2395 Hickory Tree Road, which was used as the
Emergency Response Team staging area to assist as needed.
Donna Sita (Intelligence Supervisor) was also on scene. A witness arrived at the
location and provided Ms. Sita with information about observing the suspect in
this case on Hickory Tree Road, ( area of 5670 Hickory Tree Road) changing a
tire. Upon receipt of this information, Sgt. Swan and I proceeded to this area.
As we approached the area, I observed a gate on the right side of the roadway,
which had an area of gravel/dirt in front of it. Behind the fence was a Conex
box in the field area. Sgt. Swan parked her assigned vehicle in this location.
I observed a gate on the left side of the roadway, with an area of grass in
front of it. On the left side behind the fenced area were hay bales to the right
as you enter the property and bamboo trees on both the right and left sides. The
time was approximately 1630 hours and the day was sunny and clear.
Sgt. Swan advised she knew the property owner for both sides of the area as
previously described and contacted him via cell phone. Hardy Dymmek responded to
the location within minutes, with an unknown male. Mr. Dymmek gave verbal
consent for us to enter his properties; the unknown male ( known to Mr. Dymmek)
unlocked the gates on both sides of the roadway. Mr. Dymmek explained how to
ensure the gates were locked upon our exit and requested us to ensure they were
secured when we were finished checking the property.
Sgt. Swan and I entered the open gate on the left-hand side of the roadway and
proceeded to walk to the right, where the hay bales were located. There were two
rows of hay bales. We walked along the hay bales to the left, checking for any
items of evidentiary nature and returned to where they began. Sgt Swan walked to
the right of the hay bales, and I proceeded to walk towards the line of bamboo
trees located on the left hand side as you enter the gate, opposite of the
location of the hay bales.
As I approached the tree line, I observed something blue among the greenery on
the ground. As I approached closer to the area of something blue, I could see
the outline of what look like blue jeans and the stitching on the back pockets
of blue jeans. As I approached closer, I could see what appeared to be the
outline of a small body, covered in blue jeans and a greenish top like a
sweatshirt with a hood. I called to Sgt. Swan to come over to my location to
confirm my findings.
The body was laying on the left side and was somewhat drawn in like a fetal
position. There was either hay or dried grass over parts of the body. It was
apparent it was a human body based on my training and experience. As I
approached closer, it was obvious there was no signs of life as insect activity Bl- IK
was present. I did not observe any odor.
I took four photographs from this angle to document the crime scene as it was
found. The first photograph depicts the area I was walking and observed the
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blue. The second, third and fourth photographs are taken from the area I
recognized blue jeans and a greenish top. I made notification to Major Hinderman
who requested I forward him the photos taken. Three of the four photos were
forwarded to him as requested as he was present with members of SCPD and KPD. He
asked if there was a green sweatshirt on the body and I confirmed there was.
Sgt Swan and I exited the immediate area, and I walked on the opposite side of
the bamboo tree line (roadside) to take two additional photographs from the
opposite angle. From this angle, some blue is visible, but it is unclear what
the blue is.
I walked out of the gate with Sgt. Swan and obtained crime scene tape to secure
the scene. Multiple deputies responded to the area to assist. Upon the arrival
of Sheriff Lopez, he requested to be taken to the location where I located the
body, which I did. I began the crime scene log, after Sgt. Swan and I signed
it, I requested Sheriff Lopez to sign it as well. The crime scene log was then
handed over to Deputy Sweeney.
Our agency forensics unit and detectives arrived, along with members of KPD. The
investigation was turned over to them. The photographs were downloaded into
Digital on Q. This concludes my involvement in this case.
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CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/10/2024 09:29
On February 26, 2024, at approximately 1853 hours, Letizia Nunez called 911 to make a missing person report. Letizia
stated she was calling on the behalf of who is the mother to is a 13-year old
female who was missing was reported missing from Hunters Creek Middle School (13400 Town Loop Boulevard,
Orlando, FL). Letizia would call 911 two different times after the initial call to Orange County, wanting to know why
deputies haven't responded yet. This incident would be documented under Orange County Sheriff s Office case
24-011313.
completed a sworn written statement to Orange County deputies to the following: stated on
02/26/2024, at approximately 0800 hours, she saw getting ready for school. stated Stephan Stems
took her to school and dropped her off close to the school. said Stephan dropped off on Town Loop
Boulevard between Town Center Boulevard and Hunters Park Lane. said Stephan dropped her off between
0830 hours and 0845 hours. stated never made it to school. went to Hunters Creek Middle
School around 1600 hours to pick up and she never came out of the school. stated she searched
around the area and then went to her mother's office but could not locate her. Deputy Joseph then contacted Stephen,
who identified himself as 's boyfriend. Stephan stated he dropped off approximately one block away
from Hunters Creek Middle School. Stephan said he watched walk in the direction of the school while
searching for something in her back pack. Stephan then drove to a local vape shop, which was closed so he returned
home to 4012 Santa Maria Drive. Stephan stated he left the residence about one hour later to go to the vape shop and to
run errands, returning to the residence at approximately 1430 hours.
When and Stephan were reporting missing, Stephan described to be wearing a green
hoodie, blue pants and white Crocs. then stated was wearing black shorts. During this interaction it
appeared as if Stephan was answering the deputy's questions while was also trying to answer the questions.
Stephan appeared confident in his answers about 's description, where didn't.
was entered into NCICZFCIC as missing. Deputy Joseph from the Orange County Sheriff s Office contacted
the on-call Domestic Crimes Detective, who investigate missing persons, who advised to send the report to the Missing
Persons squad.
Detective Hunt was assigned the missing person's case and began his investigation. Detective Hunt conducted
interviews with and Stephan to gather details regarding going missing.
On February 27, 2024 at approximately 1116 hours, Detective Hunt made contact with at her residence.
stated the following during her statement: stated she last saw at approximately 2300 hours,
Case Status: CLEARED BY ARREST Case Mug Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/27/2024
Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
of 02/25/2024. stated went to the guest bedroom to sleep along with Stephan because she just started
a new job and needed to get some sleep which she had not gotten recently. stated typically sleeps
with her and when Stephan comes into town he would sleep in the guest bedroom. stated Stephan moved out
of her house sometime in December 2023 because he was offered a job by his father who lives in North Port, Florida.
stated Stephan has visited two to three times since he moved out. stated Stephan was planning on
staying one week during this time because he was going to help with and their dog while she was in training
for her new job. stated she couldn't remember when Stephan arrived. She stated it was either Saturday or
Sunday morning. stated she heard people getting ready in the morning, but couldn't say for sure who it was.
stated Stephan accidently woke her up while trying to get the leash on their dog. said she was going to
help Stephan, but he was able to get the leash on the dog without her help. confirmed she never saw
that morning. stated when she takes to school, they would leave no later than 0850 hours.
stated the night before they agreed to have Stephan get ready for school and take her. said Stephan
was going to take to McDonalds, but she changed her mind in the last minute. When Detective Hunt asked
when she found that information out, she said Stephan called her at 1018 hours in the morning.
inquired if they ever stopped at McDonalds and Stephan said they didn't, even though he tried convincing her several
times. said she set her alarm for 0900 hours, which is when she woke up. left the residence around
0930 hours, to go to an appointment to have blood drawn. stated she didn't see Stephan before she left. After
left, that is when Stephan called her to tell her about the McDonalds. Stephan also stated after he dropped off
at school, he went to a vape shop, but they weren't open. said she got back home between 1115
hours and 1130 hours, and Stephan was there. said she stayed at home until about 1430 hours, until she left to
go pick up from school. said she waited for approximately 10 minutes after the school bell rang for
to come out to her car. Since didn't come out to the car, stated she couldn’t remember if
she told to go to her grandmother's ( ) office to be picked up. called
who stated wasn't there. drove around the area looking for , then went back to the
school to speak with someone at the office. The office was closed. said while she was driving to the school,
she placed a call to who is 's best friend. stated never made it to school.
asked her what she meant, and said "I, we dropped her off close to school". said she emailed 's
teachers to inquire about her attendance for the day, which confirmed she wasn't in school all day. At that point,
stated she called 911. said she is the one who typically gets ready for school, but this week
she asked Stephan to help because of her new work schedule. said Stephan has only dropped off
once or twice in the past. Detective Hunt asked why Stephan would drop her off close to the school instead of on
school grounds and she said was embarrassed to be seen in Stephan's vehicle. Detective Hunt inquired about
's biological father, . lives in Texas, but stated she didn't believe
would be making her way to Texas to see her father, due to the limited contact they had with each other. said
Case Status: CLEARED BY ARREST Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/27/2024
Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
left her debit card and cellular phone at home. said has ADHD, and she would leave her
phone at home often. also stated was diagnosed with autism at the same time of her ADHD. But
doctors recently reassessed and stated she only has autistic traits, but weren't for sure if she had autism.
Detective Hunt asked if he could take 's cellular phone to examine its contents, which she agreed and
provided it to him. Detective Hunt asked what she thought happened, said she didn't think
would run away. She was dropped off between 0830 hours and 0845 hours, which is earlier than normal. said
Stephan told her when he dropped her off, she was rummaging through her backpack assuming she was looking for her
phone. Detective Hunt concluded his interview shortly after that.
At approximately 1205 hours, Detective Hunt then contacted Stephan at 's residence. Stephan gave the
following swom statement: Stephan stated the last time he saw was when he dropped her off at school on
02/26/2024, between 0825 hours and 0840 hours. Stephan said liked to be dropped off away from school
sometimes because she didn't want to be seen in a "hoopty" car. Meaning an old car. Stephan said he dropped
off along a stretch of road that had several communities, which was by the overpass of SR 417. Stephan said
the school was on the other side of the overpass from where he dropped her off at. Stephan said liked cool
morning walks. Stephan said was wearing her hoodie sweatshirt. Stephan said it wasn't common for him to
take to school, he was only helping out because she started a new job. Stephan said he splits time
between Kissimmee and his parents house in Northport, Florida, because they need his help due to their age. Stephan
said when he comes to Kissimmee he would come for weeks at a time. However, in other statements received later on
in this investigation, Stephan would only come to Kissimmee for a couple days at a time. Stephan stated he arrived in
Kissimmee on Saturday (02/24/2024). Stephan said he moved back to his parent's house because they told him they are
getting older and they really needed his help around their house. Stephan said his parents were already making an "end
of life plan". When Detective Hunt was clarifying the times of 0825 hours and 0840 hours, Stephan said he left his
phone at home so he wasn't sure what time it was. Stephan said after he left , he was looking at her in the
rear-view mirror and she looked like she was making her way towards the school. Stephan said he went to a vape shop
nearby, but they were closed, so he made his way home and spent time with . Detective Hunt confirmed with
Stephan that he arrived back home around 1000 hours, and was there and he said yes. Stephan said
was just waking up. This statement contradicts what said, where her alarm went off at 0900 hours and she left
at 0930 hours for her appointment. Stephan said he left to to the vape shop and went back home where they hung
go
out some more. Stephan said wanted to take a nap, so he went to run some errands. Stephan said he went to
some card game shops in the area, and that is when he got a flat tire. Stephan said he got a flat tire on Highway 192,
which he described as "hair raising". Stephan said he got the flat tire sometime between noon and 1400 hours. Stephan
was supposed to go with to pick up from school, but he said since he got the fiat tire he was late
getting home. Detective Hunt asked Stephan to tell him about Sunday night going into Monday. Stephan is heard
taking a deep sigh, and said deline was happy, and talking about crushes (meaning boys she had a crush on) and a
singing performance. Stephan said requested him to take deline to school in the morning, Stephan agreed
since he has done this a few times in the past. When discussing the sleeping arrangements, Stephan said he and
went to sleep around 2300 hours to 2315 hours because was wound up from her party. Stephan said
they were getting up really early so the could "make good time getting out of the door". Stephan said they got up
around 0700 hours on 02/26/2024. Stephan said he spoke with a couple times while he was in and out of her
room, even though said they only spoke once about the dog. Stephan said he was impressed they made such
good time getting out of the door, they were out between 0730 hours to 0745 hours. Detective Hunt asked Stephan
where deline left her phone, and he said she left it in her room when she was grabbing her shoes or sweatshirt.
Detective Hunt spoke to Stephan about the church near where he dropped off, and concluded the interview
shortly afterwards.
Detective Hunt obtained information from license plate readers and video footage from the area which revealed certain
inconsistencies in Stephan's statement.
Detective Hunt then contacted who is 's grandmother. The last time she saw
was the night of 02/25/2024, at her home located at . This is
where 's birthday party was held. It is not uncommon for to sometimes walk from Hunters Creek
Middle School to da's office located at On 02/26/2024, called da and
asked if walked to her office because she was not currently at school. da stated was taken to
school by Stephan, whom she knows as 's ex-boyfriend. da believes and Stephan broke up in
December when he moved out of the home, but she wasn't sure why they broke up. da stated Stephan possibly
came to Kissimmee for deline's birthday. Stephan has taken to school in the past and stated he dropped
her off at a nearby apartment complex named Urbana. deline has never run away from home in the past.
Approximately one year ago, there was an incident where was upset due to having an argument with her
mother and she called . At that time, deline explained she was walking around the neighborhood due to
being angry; however, she soon went back home after being told to do so by . stated she doesn't like
Stephan because he doesn't do anything, as in working. She said just doesn't want to be alone
Detective Tagler with the Orange County Sheriff's Office was also asked to assist with interviewing Stephan during
this case. Detective Tagler would eventually become the lead investigator for the Orange County Sheriff s Office case.
Detective Tagler contacted Stephan at Detective Tagler was provided locations where
Stephan's vehicle (2010 silver Lincoln MKZ, bearing FL tag IYLL82) had been seen during the time Stephan stated he
dropped off deline at school. Detective Tagler confronted Stephan about his locations during the interview, but
Stephan would provide answers that did not match up to his vehicle location. This raised concerns with Detective
Tagler as if Stephan was withholding information. Stephan provided consent to search his phone, however he stated
had accidently performed a factory reset on his phone on 02/26/2024. Detective Tagler asked Stephan a second time if
he consented to the download of his phone and he agreed and provided his passcode. Detective Tagler gave Stephan's
cellular phone to the Orange County Sheriff s Office Digital Forensics Unit to download. Detective Tagler then
proceeded to the security gate at Venetian Bay to review video. Upon reviewing the security video. Detective Tagler
observed Stephan's vehicle exiting the complex with a female wearing a green sweater in the front passenger seat. The
female was slumped over to her left, which is an abnormal way for a person to be seated in a vehicle. At that point,
Detective Tagler decided to secure the residence at 4 for a search warrant.
The Kissimmee Police Department was notified and asked to assist with this case. Detective Smallwood responded to
assist Orange County in the search. The decision was made to have patrol officers from the Kissimmee Police
Department secure the location for the search warrant to be executed on 02/28/2024.
On February 28, 2024, 1, Detective Mark Morris, was called and asked to respond to to assist
Orange County in executing the search warrant for their missing person case.
Upon my arrival I contacted Orange County deputies who were waiting for their forensics unit to arrive to execute the
search warrant. While Orange County was serving a search warrant on the premises, a subsequent search warrant was
executed on Stephan's cellular phone. Upon reviewing the contents of Stephan's phone, it was discovered several
images were saved in a Google Drive. A separate search warrant was served to Google and upon the receipt of the
contents of Stephan's Google Drive, several images and videos were located which depicted an apparent child with her
breasts, vagina, and anal opening as the focal point of the pictures/videos. There were also pictures and videos
depicting an apparent child's vagina and mouth being penetrated by a penis. The child was later identified as
, whose date of birth is .
During this time, it was also discovered Stephan did not drop off at school as he previously stated. Orange
County detectives were able to gather information from license plate readers and traffic cameras, this information
confirmed that Stephan did not drop off at school. In fact, his vehicle was seen driving south on Old Hickory
Tree Road on 02/26/2024.
Corporal Illgen and I drove out to the area of Old Hickory Tree road to canvass the area for possible spots where
Stephan may have dumped 's body. We searched several different places; however, the results were negative.
We also contacted staff at Hickory Tree Elementary to review surveillance video. Deputy Chisolm with the Osceola
County Sheriff s Office was able to assist in watching the video. On 02/26/2024, at approximately 1317 hours, a
vehicle matching Stephan's is seen travelling south on Old Hickory Tree Road passing the school.
Based upon the suspicious nature of going missing, it was decided that I become the lead investigator from
the Kissimmee Police Department.
On February 28, 2024, at approximately 1300 hours, Corporal Illgen and I responded to the Orange County Sheriff s
Office so I could be briefed on their investigation. Due to this investigation being worked by the two different
agencies, it was decided to have the command center be housed at the Orange County Sheriff s Office. Deputies had
already arranged for and Stephan to be transported there for a press conference. I was shown the contents of
Stephan's Google Drive, where one folder that appeared dedicated to , contained over 1700 files. A majority
of these photographs and videos showed deline in different sexual positions. Based upon these images, Orange
County Detective's began to author an arrest warrant for Stephan. Due to the fact that most of these images appeared to
have occurred at the residence of location, probable cause was provided to Detective Moore of
the Kissimmee Police Department. Detective Moore wrote the arrest warrant charging Stephan with sexual battery and
possession of child pornography.
I was also provided information from license plate readers, surveillance videos and traffic cameras:
On February 26, 2024, at 0730 hours, Stephan is seen driving his vehicle to the dumpster in Venetian Bay. Stephan is
wearing a red shirt and tan pants. Stephan exits the vehicle and throws away two large white trash bags. In the
passenger seat of Stephan's vehicle is a white female wearing a green sweatshirt with her head slumped over to the left.
The positioning of the female does not appear to be normal and she doesn't move while Stephan is exiting or entering
the vehicle. The female appears to be deline.
On February 26, 2024, at 0810 hours, Stephan is driving south on John Young Parkway approaching Thacker Avenue.
is still in the front passenger seat in the same position.
On February 26, 2024, at 0819 hours, Stephan enters Venetian Bay and exits the rear of the complex at 0831 hours.
is still in the front passenger seat in the same position.
On February 26, 2024, at 0901 hours, Stephan is driving north on International Drive and Central Florida Parkway.
deline is still in the front passenger seat in the same position. This confirms that Stephan did not drop off
at or near school as he previously stated.
Case Status: CLEARED BY ARREST Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/27/2024
Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
On February 26, 2024, at 0935 hours, Stephan is driving into the parking garage of 9271 South John Young Parkway.
Stephan drives up to the second level and parks near the northeast comer of the lot. Stephan backs his vehicle into a
parking space by the stairs. Stephan exits his vehicle and walks towards the rear of his vehicle and opens the trunk. At
0941 hours, Stephan is seen placing , who is wearing a green sweatshirt and blue pants, in the trunk of his
vehicle. Stephan then exits the parking garage.
On February 26, 2024, at 1014 hours, Stephan enters Venetian Bay through the east gate of the complex. is
no longer seen in the front passenger seat of his vehicle.
On February 26, 2024, at 1054 hours, Stephan is seen driving to the dumpster in Venetian Bay throwing away more
trash.
On February 26, 2024, at 1122 hours, Stephan drives to 13651 South John Young Parkway (eSmokerOnline Vape
Shop). Stephan makes a purchase and leaves shortly afterwards.
Stephan's vehicle then travels east on Highway 192 towards Saint Cloud, Florida. His vehicle is captured on several
traffic cameras as well as license plate readers.
On February 26, 2024, at 1316 hours, Stephan is driving south Old Hickory Tree Road. Stephan passes Hickory Tree
Elementary at approximately 1317 hours.
On February 26, 2024, at 1411 hours, Stephan is driving west on Highway 192 from Old Hickory Tree Road. Stephan's
vehicle now has a spare tire on the rear driver's side of his vehicle.
On February 26, 2024, at 1521 hours, Stephan is seen throwing items in the dumpster in Venetian Bay.
On February 27, 2024, at 0318 hours, 's vehicle is seen driving east on Highway 192 through Kissimmee to
Saint Cloud, Florida. The vehicle takes the same exact path as Stephan. At 0335 hours, 's vehicle is seen
driving south on Old Hickory Tree Road from Highway 192. The vehicle is then seen again turning west on Highway
192 from Old Hickory Tree Road at 0409 hours.
The vehicle then returns to Venetian Bay at approximately 0430 hours. A more detailed timeline is included with
Detective Cabral's supplement.
Case Status: CLEARED BY ARREST Case Mug Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/27/2024
Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
While the arrest warrant was being written and obtained by Detective Moore, at approximately 1645 hours, I contacted
in a conference room at the sheriffs office. was asked questions about being missing and
the dynamics of the household. stated her and Stephan had been dating on and off for approximately seven
years. Stephan had moved out of the home in the later part of 2023 (November/December). stated while they
were together they would either all sleep in the same bed or would sleep with her when Stephan was not
there. When asked if it was normal that Stephan and to sleep together without her being there and she said
yes. stated if she needed a good night sleep due to her anxiety, she would ask them to sleep in a different
bedroom. stated she was woke up the next morning by Stephan attempting to put a leash on their dog. Stephan
told to go back to bed because he would take care of walking the dog. So, went back to sleep.
stated must have got dressed for school in her room because her phone was left on her nightstand.
stated Stephan said he was impressed on how quickly they were able to get out of the house to go to school. Stephan
told that was asleep most of the ride to school, however he was still able to ask her about eating at
McDonalds according to Stephan. stated they recently ended their relationship and he moved back to North
Port, Florida to stay with his parents. said she ended the relationship because he was a messy person.
said they didn't have a sexual relationship because her medications affected her sex drive. I asked who drives
her vehicle, and she said only her and Stephan. said Stephan took her vehicle Monday night because he
decided to go drive around, searching for . This would have been when Stephan traveled back to Saint Cloud
in the early morning hours of 02/27/2024. Orange County Detective's had previously shown photographs of
Stephan's penis for identification purposes. did not want believe and Stephan were engaged in
sexual activity. asked to see the image of Stephan and .I pulled out a printed picture from Stephan's
Google Drive that showed with Stephan's penis in her mouth. said she didn't recognize anything in
the picture, as if she was in denial. However, she became visibly upset. Shortly after these questions, I excused myself
and told her that I was going to speak with Stephan.
I contacted Stephan in an interview room at the Sheriff s Office. Stephan was asleep when I entered the room along
with Corporal Hlgen. After introducing ourselves, I explained the reason why we were there speaking with him. I read
Stephan his Miranda Warnings which we waived and agreed to speak with us. Stephan stated he had known
for several years and they dated for most of that time. I asked Stephan what the sleeping arrangements were within the
home. Stephan stated typically sleeps with in 's bed. Stephan stated wanted them
all to sleep in the same bed when he returned from being away for several months. Stephan stated always
needed human contact when going to sleep, Stephan referred to it as "snuggling". I asked Stephan if he stayed in the
same room as the entire night. Stephan said he was up and down, maybe to grab a drink, but he never slept in
's bed that night. Stephan stated would set her alarm for around 0700-0730 hours, and would then
snooze for a while. Stephan stated they eventually make it out the door. This contradicts his prior statement saying they
made good time getting out of the house to drop her off. Stephan said he was giving updates as the morning
went along, meaning he was telling when was getting dressed and leaving. This was also not true, as
stated the only time they spoke is when he was getting the leash on the dog and he told her to go back to sleep.
Stephan said they had time to kill since they were too early for school, so he returned home because he forgot his gate
clicker for the complex. However, when Stephan arrived at the gate, he had his gate clicker in his hand while speaking
with the security guard at Venetian Bay. Stephan said was wearing a green sweatshirt, black shorts and white
crocs when he dropped her off. This is a different description he provided deputies during the initial contact. As the
interview went on, I asked Stephan if has ever been sexually active with anyone in the past. Stephan stated
there was an incident when she was much younger. Stephan said did something with a phone or camera, but
she wasn't scolded for it. Stephan said she was very young when this happened. I asked Stephan if he provided Orange
County deputies consent to search through his phone and he stated yes. I asked Stephan if he had a Google account and
he stated he did. When I asked Stephan if he saved pictures to that account, he said sometimes. Stephan stated he did
have pictures of him and saved to that account. When I asked Stephan about all the pictures he had saved,
Stephan then asked if he should be talking to a lawyer. Shortly after that, Stephan requested an attorney. Stephan was
arrested for sexual battery (familial/custodial authority) when the victim was under 12 years old and possession of
child pornography. A search warrant was obtained to collect DNA from Stephan. This warrant was executed by Orange
County detectives and forensic unit. Stephan was then transported to the Orange County Jail to be held on a zero bond.
While I was conducting interviews with and Stephan, Detective Belardes from the Orange County Sheriff s
Office, learned the garbage dumpster from Venetian Bay had not been collected since Stephan is seen on video
throwing several items away. Detective Belardes arranged for the dumpster to be collected and transported to 4978 LB
McLeod Road, where the dumpster was emptied in a secure area away from all other trash. The Orange County
Sheriffs Office Forensic Unit responded and assisted in searching through the trash from the dumpster. Crime Scene
Investigators located a tire which in the trash, and near the tire was a plastic bag that looked similar to the one Stephan
is seen on camera throwing away. Inside the bag was a black backpack with a Hawaiian print. Inside the backpack was
an Orange County Public Schools laptop computer belonging to . Also, in the bag was a single with
croc. This croc matched one that was found in the residence where resided. These items were collected by
the Orange County Sheriffs Office Crime Scene Investigators and submitted into evidence.
On Februaty 29, 2024, at approximately 1709 hours, we contacted . I advised that our crime scene
technicians were there to collect additional items that were seen in Stephan's photographs. confirmed on the
morning of 02/26/2024, she was woken up by Stephan trying to put the leash on their dog. got up and Stephan
told her not to worry about it and go back to sleep. said she doesn't remember Stephan coming back in to tell
Case Status: CLEARED BY ARREST Case Mng Status: OPEN-PENDING Occurred: 02/27/2024
Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
her goodbye, or saying goodbye to deline. I asked her about writing a statement to Orange County deputies about
seeing on the morning of 02/26/2024. stated she wanted to believe she saw deline, but she
actually did not see her. said deline picked out clothes to wear on the evening of 02/25/2024. 1asked
to explain her and Stephan's sex life, which she described as "vanilla". Stephan would want to have anal sex
with , but she said she didn't want to. We later spoke about what medication deline was taking.
stated was taking 20 mg Adderall, 25mg of Hydroxyzine, which is a sleeping medication and anxiety
medication, and MiraLAX for constipation. I asked what is her morning routine with deline. She said she
makes sure has her school items ready, while making her breakfast and lunch. :said she makes sure
takes her medications before school. Then she would take her to school, said her entire life was
dedicated to deline. When I asked about the sleeping arrangements, said deline would sleep
with her most of the time, and when Stephan was there, they would all sleep in the same bed together. said
when her and Stephan broke up, she could only think of a few times that slept with Stephan in a separate
room. said she didn't feel comfortable with deline sleeping with Stephan, and it didn't look right to her. I
asked when she started feeling comfortable with it and she said she never was comfortable with it. I
challenged about telling them to go to sleep together on 02/25/2024, and she it was a selfish move because she
wanted a good night's sleep.
On February 29, 2024, at approximately 1933 hours, Sergeant Breuer and myself contacted , who is one
of 's roommates. was placed under oath and she provided the following statement: stated she
arrived home at approximately 2330 hours, on 02/25/2024. 1 asked if she seen deline or when she got home
on 02/25/2024. stated she did not see either of them, and said when takes her sleeping medication,
she falls into a deep sleep. stated she did hear noises coming from the bedroom next to her, which would be
Stephan's bedroom where he and deline slept. told that her and Stephan has not had a sexual
relationship within the past six months. stated on 02/26/2024, she woke up between 0930 hours and she went
downstairs to make breakfast around 1030 hours. stated she saw Stephan in the residence at that time.
said Stephan was acting odd and going upstairs and downstairs, and in and out of the apartment that morning.
Stephan was also washing clothes, which she has never seen him do. When left for work at approximately
1540 hours, Stephan was there. got home from work at approximately 2300 hours, and that is when
told her that deline was missing. said was crying and very emotional. described
Stephan's emotions as calm, and not how someone would act if their child was missing. Later during the interview, I
showed a photograph that was located in Stephan's phone of a nude female in a bathroom. identified the
person in the photograph as her, which she did not give him permission to take those pictures.
On March 1, 2024, at approximately 1157 hours, Detective Smallwood and I contacted at her residence for a
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follow up interview. I advised that we would be taking her to the Orange County SherifTs Office to retrieve
her vehicle. I advised that I would be taking over the investigation and there would be a press conference this
day to announce it. asked when I said we, did we mean homicide. I told I meant we as the Kissimmee
Police Department, but yes, we will be working it as a homicide because we had a strong belief that was
deceased. became silent for a few moments and started to cry. said she had been avoiding the internet
because of the things being said or leaked to the media and it was traumatizing for her. I asked where all she
has physically looked for since she had gone missing. said she has not looked anywhere for
because she wanted to be home in case she came back home. said she has since been staying at her
sister's house because she didn't want to be seen in public. I asked is had any siblings, and she said
she was married to and he had a daughter that was raised along with . That would be the only
person who would be considered a sibling. said Stephan has been around and his daughter, ,a
few times. said lived in Williamsburg which is by Sea World. I asked if her or Stephan was in
contact with and she said yes, by text messages and phone calls. I asked if 1 could see those messages
and she handed me her phone and said yes. I asked how found out about and she said she told
him. was in shock when he heard the news. said she had to go out and purchase some small items and
she felt like she shouldn't be outside, because of the attention this case has received. said she didn't want to
end up hospitalized for her mental health. Detective Smallwood asked what medication she used to help her
sleep. said it was called Geodon, but the bottle says Ziprasidone. said she has to take it with food and
within 30 minutes to an hour she is asleep. said would take Hydroxyzine for her anxiety and also to
help her sleep. was asked if Stephan has attempted to reach out to her since he was arrested and she became
upset and said no, and it would be stupid if he did. stated we asked her about Stephan's sexual kinks and she
said she remembered last night that he had an anal sex kink. said she always refused when Stephan would
want anal sex with her. also remembered that Stephan would be easily angered and was very irritable and
negative about things. said Stephan would only get angry at over normal parenting things, or if
didn't want to do what was asked of her. stated she bad given Stephan the benefit of the doubt about
when he told her he dropped her off at school. said Stephan is a master liar and a master manipulator, and she
had recently had this conversation with Chris, Stephan's father. assumed law enforcement was looking into
Stephan because he was the last person to see , and she wanted to believe he had nothing to do with her going
missing. said once we showed her the photographs of deline being abused, that is when she realized
Stephan was guilty. I asked her what she thought Stephan was guilty of, and she replied "he's been grooming and
abusing my child". I asked if she thought Stephan killed and she said "at this point, I do". I asked her
why she thought that and she said we showed her a photograph of slumped over in Stephan's vehicle.
said she felt like Stephan dumped her body somewhere, but she didn't know where. I pressured on
where she thought Stephan would have dumped 's body, and she kept saying she didn't know.
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Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
became upset and said she would tell us if she knew because she wanted her child back We arrived at the Orange
County Sheriff s Office where was taken inside to be interviewed by Detective O'Malley and Detective
Smallwood further.
On March 1, 2024, search teams from the Orange County Sheriff s Office, the Osceola County Sheriff s Office and the
Saint Cloud Police Department was dispatched to different areas of the respectful jurisdictions to search for .
A news conference was held by the Orange County Sheriff s Office and the Kissimmee Police Department, asking for
the public's help if they may have witnessed Stephan's vehicle in the area. It was also released that Stephan may have
been changing his tire on the side of the road.
At approximately 1600 hours, Crime Analyst Donna Sita from the Osceola County Sheriff s Office contacted a
witness, Thomas Cams. Thomas told Donna he saw a person matching the description of Stephan with a tire iron in his
hand standing next to a silver sedan on Hickory Tree Road. Thomas believed this was on 02/26/2024, at approximately
1320 hours. Thomas provided pictures of the location where he saw this person and pointed out the location on a map
to Donna. Donna then relayed this information to other deputies who were searching the area for .
Captain Lori Mingone and Sergeant Sharise Swan responded to the area that Thomas identified. Sergeant Swan knew
the property owner who provided access to the locked gates to the property. Captain Mingone walked towards a row of
bamboo trees to the left of the opened gate. Captain Mingone located a small body wearing blue jeans and a green
sweater. The body had dried grass and hay on top of the body. This information was relayed to Major Fred Hindennan,
who notified Captain Schad.
Captain Schad called me to let me know that 's body was possibly located. I called Major Hindennan, who
provided me with the location of the body they had located.
Detective Smallwood, Corporal Illgen and I, responded to 5670 Hickory Tree Road, where we contacted several
deputies with the Osceola County Sheriff s Office. It was decided the Osceola County Sheriff s Office Forensics Unit
would be processing the scene. I asked to be brought to where the body was located. Forensics' supervisor Emily Seda
walked me to the area where the body was. Based upon the clothing description seen on several videos, the body did
appear to be that of . The lock to the farm was still locked and didn't appeared to be tampered with. Stephan
would have had to drop 's body over the barbed wire fence or where the gate was. Then move her body to the
location where she was found. I contacted the Orange/Osceola County Medical Examiner's Office and asked for them
to respond to collect .
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Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
Medical Examiner Investigator Kiersein Robinson responded and assisted in processing and preserving the body of
. When was removed from underneath the dry grass and hay, I immediately was able to identify her
by a specific mole she had on her cheek. showed signs of decomposition to one side of her face and her
hands. deline was wearing a green hoodie (the hoodie portion was over the top of her head), blue jeans and white
socks. The bottom of 's socks were clean, which indicates she did not walk anywhere, or the socks would
have had dirt on the bottom. was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office, where an autopsy would be
performed the following day.
I placed a telephone call to to let her know that we had located and that she was deceased.
started to cry over the phone and handed the phone to her father to continue to the conversation. I told him that I would
be in touch with the family in the next day or two.
On March 2, 2024, at approximately 1000 hours, Detective Smallwood and I, responded to the Medical Examiner's
Office for 's autopsy. The autopsy was preformed by Dr. Stephan Giles. Prior to the autopsy, I examined
's body when it was initially uncovered. I noticed her socks were clean on the bottom, which confirmed my
observations when she was located in Saint Cloud. During the autopsy,
On March 4, 2024, at approximately 1509 hours, Detective Smallwood and I contacted Thomas Carris, the witness who
provided the location to Osceola County Deputies. Thomas stated the following in a sworn statement: Thomas stated
he observed the press release in regards to Stephen's vehicle. Thomas stated he was driving down Hickory Tree Road
on 02/24/2024, he noticed the Lincoln on the west side of the road, and a male standing next to the vehicle. The vehicle
had a spare tire on the rear driver's side. Thomas stated he texted a client of his at 1320 hours, saying that he was 20
minutes away from his house. This would be in the timeframe where Stephan passes Hickory Tree Elementary at 1317
hours. Stephan was shown a photo lineup by Officer Vanessa Carey, in which he positively identified Stephan as the
person who he saw standing next to the Lincoln at 5670 Hickory Tree Road. Thomas drew on a paper the location of
Stephan's vehicle and identified surrounding trees where was found. I asked Thomas if anything stood out to
him about Stephan as he passed by. Thomas stated Stephan had a scared look to him, but Thomas thought he was upset
due to the vehicle being broke down on the side of the road.
On March 5, 2024, at 1419 hours, I made contact with S at the Kissimmee Police Department. was
identified as 's ex-husband, prior to Stephan. was placed under oath and provided the following
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statement: stated he married in 2015 and divorced in either 2016 or 2017, he wasn't sure. stated
he met through a dating website. stated they lived in Venetian Bay while they were married, in the
same location as is living now. When they were living together, it was , , 's
father), and 's daughter .S stated stayed in the bedroom downstairs, he and
stayed in a room upstairs, and both and had their own bedrooms upstairs as well. I asked
S how the relationship with was when they were together. S stated it was good in the beginning, but
later on in the relationship, began having mental health issues. said there were times when he would
have to take care of the household, when was having a bad time with her mental health. decided to
remove from that atmosphere, which is when they decided to get divorced. said he considered
as his daughter due to amount of time they spent together. and would play games online
once a month for a few years. S would join the game just to talk with . stated he loved and cared
about even though the relationship with didn't work out. S said he thought was in
good hands, so he tried to become with since he was going to be in 's life. said he visited
and Stephan when they lived in Northport, Florida. S was playing games with Stephan which ended in a
small argument. Ever since the argument of board games, they haven't spoke since. I asked where he lived when
he was living in Florida. said he lived in an area called Williamsburg, which is near Sea World. would
move to Colorado in 2022. would keep in contact with deline and would inquire how she was being treated
by Stephan. I asked S to explain the sleeping arrangements when he was living with . said
would sleep with , but he wasn't comfortable with sleeping with them in the same bed. I
asked if he had seen any demeanor changes with . said seemed off for the last few
years, which he thought it could have been going through puberty, but it started during the end of elementary
school. This would be around the time where Stephan began sexually abusing . said wasn't
different, but she was always trying to figure out her mental health medications. recently disclosed to S
where a recent medication that she had been taking knocks her out, meaning tired and sleeping. I asked S how he
heard about and he stated that his wife saw something online. talked with on 02/27/2024,
when stated Stephan took to school and made a bunch of mistakes afterwards like deleting his
phone. also stated Stephan and deline both forgot their phones when he took her to school. said he
believed forgot her phone, but thought it was odd that Stephan forgot his phone because he always had his
phone and was typing on it all the time. said he wanted to make sure the spoke with over the phone
because he wanted to hear the tone of her voice. S described 's tone as being anxious if something was
wrong. said they were speaking over speakerphone and Stephan was with . Stephan made the comment
that he felt guilty because he forgot his phone, and then he accidently reset it. couldn't believe that Stephan was
saying over the phone. began saying what time she thought she woke up because of the dog, and Stephan
inteijected and told her that he would take care of the dog so she could rest. I asked if he knew why
didn't go to 's birthday party. said 's family can be a lot to handle sometimes, and if she was
starting a new job he understood why she wasn't there. I asked S if he thought had anything to do with
what happened to deline, and he said he doesn't feel like she would deliberately known because she had family that
could have helped her with the situation. said is starting to see a new therapist, and he said if she
discloses anything related to this case he would let me know.
On March 6, 2024, at approximately 0906 hours, Detective Smallwood and I responded to 21935 Haynes Avenue, Port
Charlotte, Florida. We contacted Frank Peralta, who had previously called me and said he wanted to speak about
Stephan. Frank was placed under oath and stated the following: Frank stated he found out about deline's death
about three to four days prior to this conversation. Frank stated he saw an article on Google that mentioned her death
and he watched some YouTube videos. Frank stated the people making YouTube videos described Stephan in a way
different than he knew him. Frank said he met Stephan about three years ago because they played the same game called
Warhammer. Frank said he thought some of the interviews were weird because Stephan and referred to
themselves as boyfriend and girlfriend. Frank knew they weren't in a relationship anymore, so he thought it was odd. I
asked Frank if he talked about when he hung out with him recently and he said he talked more about
than because they created such a strong bond. Frank thought it was strange because Stephan didn't work,
however he had the money to purchase items for the multiple games he played. Frank said he knew that Stephan would
take Adderall, because he would be awake all night and would sleep during the day. Frank didn't know if Stephan took
any type of sleeping medication. I asked Frank if he had any conversations with Stephan about his sex life. Frank stated
no, however they would be out and an adult female would be interested in Stephan and Stephan showed zero interest.
Frank stated Stephan told him the was going to go to Kissimmee the weekend of 02/17/2024, but he didn't go. Frank
stated Stephan was talking about when he said he was going to Kissimmee that weekend. Frank said Stephan
was talking about he and ending their relationship and 's name came up during that conversation. He
was more upset about the bond he created with , than having a relationship with . There were no
conversations between Stephan and mentioning him going to Kissimmee that weekend. Frank stated he didn't
know much about the sleeping arrangements when Stephan was living in Kissimmee.
On March 6, 2024, at approximately 1018 hours, Detective Smallwood and I responded to 2341 Snug Street, Northport,
Florida, to speak with Chris Stems and Debra Stems, who are the parents of Stephan. Chris stated that he was
expecting to speak with us at some point during this investigation. I told them I was trying to get an understanding of
Stephan's and 's relationship. They stated Stephan and were together approximately seven years.
Debra stated they didn't approve of them being together because of drug use. Chris stated it was drag use as well as
was taking medication for depression and anxiety, and he didn't think was going to be a good
influence for Stephan. They explained that both Stephan and would sleep all the time and it wasn't a positive
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Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
thing for the relationship. When both Stephan and would suffer a mental illness episode, they would bring the
other person down with them, and it wasn't a good dynamic. Chris stated Stephan was diagnosed with sleep apnea and
he would be up all night and then sleep all day. I asked what Stephan would do when he was in town staying with
them, and Chris stated Stephan would lock himself in his bedroom and only come out to eat dinner. Chris stated he
brought Stephan back to Northport from Kissimmee because he was tired of supporting him living with . Chris
stated Stephan was sharing a room with , but when they split up, Stephan began living in his own room at the
location, so Chris would pay Stephan's rent of $600 a month. Chris said when Stephan moved back to their house,
Stephan would lock himself in his room and they were always tension due to his sleeping disorder. Chris said when
Stephan moved back to Northport, he and were supposed to be broken up. I asked Chris if Stephan ever said
they were officially broken up and he said yes and no. Chris stated told him the week prior to Stephan coming
to Kissimmee for this incident, that told him she didn't want Stephan as a partner and he wouldn't be a good
partner for her. Chris said he assumed they were officially ended their relationship because Stephan had recently been
seeing another female. I asked how many times Stephan went to Kissimmee after he moved back home. They stated he
went to Kissimmee three different times including this most recent time. Once being during Thanksgiving and the other
was Christmas. Debra stated in the last year or so, began showing signs of being bipolar. I asked if she
witnessed and "butting" heads as previously mentioned, and she said no. Debra said she would only
hear them arguing over the phone. Debra stated she didn't think was a very social person and she didn't have
many friends. This was odd because deline had several friends at her current school. I asked when ,
and Stephan were visiting Northport, if any of them took any medication to fall asleep and Debra said no.
Debra said Stephan was prescribed an anit-anxiety medication and ADHD medication. But neither one of them knew
that Stephan or 's medical routines were. I asked if Stephan would drive the silver Lincoln to Kissimmee when
he visited . Chris said that he would drive Chris's Lincoln because he didn't trust Stephan's vehicle. I asked
why Stephan went to Kissimmee this most recent time and Chris said it was for deline's birthday. Debra stated
called Stephan on 02/24/2024, to make sure that he was coming. Chris said something was odd with Stephan
and he was very upset. Stephan was anxiously looking for anxiety medication from Chris and Debra, but was
unsuccessful. Chris said Stephan looked very stressed out on Saturday (02/24/2024) evening. Chris said he felt that
Stephan was more stressed out over something rather than upset at something, but had no idea what was stressing him
out I asked when did they hear about what happened with 's disappearance, and Chris said he spoke with
Stephan when he arrived in Kissimmee on 02/25/2024. Chris said he tried to get a hold of Stephan several times on
Monday (02/26/2024) morning, but he didn't get an answer. Stephan called Chris at 1517 hours and Stephan's voice
seemed a little off to Chris. During that conversation, Stephan tells Chris that he got a flat tire somewhere on Highway
192. Stephan tells Chris that he changed the tire but got injured during the process due to pinching his finger between
the jack and the vehicle. Stephan then calls Chris back at 1654 hours, and Stephan tells Chris that there has been "an
occurrence" and he was on his way to 's grandmothers house. Chris thought that was a strange use of words.
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Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
Stephan then tells Chris the story of him dropping off near the school because she didn't want to be seen in
his car. Chris thought it was strange that two incidents happened during the same day. Stephan tells Chris that
deline had not been in school all day and the area where she was dropped off at was a known area for kidnappings
and abductions. The area of Hunters Creek Middle School is an upper middle-class neighborhood, and not an area like
Stephan told Chris. During the conversation, Chris said Stephan was upset as if he was holding himself responsible for
's disappearance. Chris said he felt that Stephan was rehearsing his story on him because it was the same
routine that he used during Stephan's statement during a media interview on Tuesday (02/27/2024). Chris would speak
with Stephan over the phone a few more times during Monday and Tuesday. Chris would ask what Stephan and
have done to help find , and when it was mentioned law enforcement wanted Stephan's phone, Chris
advised him to hand his phone over if there wasn't anything incriminating on it. Stephan then told Chris that he
accidently reset his phone when doing an update, Chris thought it was bullshit and said there was no way to accidently
do that. I asked Chris why he went to Kissimmee, and he said Stephan told him they were getting kicked out of their
home and had to stay in a hotel. This is when the residence was secured for a search warrant. Chris went to Kissimmee
to assist Stephan and for whatever they needed. Chris said when he left, he couldn't lock the front door
because the batteries were dead in the electronic lock, so he advised Debra of the issue. When Chris got to Kissimmee,
he met up with Stephan and and they had a small discussion on the probable interviews that may take place the
following day and they went to their respective rooms. Chris said he got a call from the following morning
(02/28/2024), asking if Stephan was with him. Chris and met in the lobby and Chris asked if her car
keys were in the room and she says no. received a phone call from a detective saying they are wanting to
conduct an interview; however, Stephan was not there. Chris became concerned at that point thinking Stephan was
going to look guilty. Stephan eventually shows up to the hotel and told a story that he got lost. Chris didn't believe the
story because 's car has a GPS feature which would provide accurate directions. Chris was able to speak with
Detective Alex Richards, who advised Chris that Stephan was in Northport early Wednesday morning. Detective
Richards told Chris they had information that Stephan possibly went to his storage facility located at 1001 Executive
Avenue, #124, Northport, Florida. Chris said Stephan would have been disappointed because there was no way to gain
access into their home because the only way inside would have been through the garage, which he didn't have remote
for. Chris stated when Stephan eventually made it back to the hotel, he went to sleep and there was no waking him up. I
asked Chris why Stephan would come to the house, and he said the only reason would be to possibly steal something to
get money. I asked if they have spoke with since Stephan was arrested and Chris stated they exchanged a few
texts. Debra asked if we spoke to about what happened after deline's birthday party. Debra stated
told them she asked deline to go sleep with Stephan in his room, and Debra was not ok with that and that was
another reason they wanted Stephan to come back to their home to stay. I asked them if Stephan had any medication
prescribed to him when the came to Kissimmee and he said no. Stephan was having a lapse in insurance coverage. I
asked Chris when Northport Police Department contacted him, did he give them a desktop computer and he said yes.
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Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
Chris said they gave Northport Police Department full access to Stephan's room, but it did not appear they took
anything of evidentiary value other than the computer that Chris gave them. Chris went on to say that should
not have been acting they way she was after just learning that deline was the victim of sexual abuse. Then also
stated he thought everything that Stephan would say was a lie and he didn't know what to believe, especially during the
media interview. Detective Smallwood asked them if they thought Stephan would be capable of doing something like
this, and Debra said no, and she thought it may have been an accident.
After the interview was concluded, Detective Smallwood and I responded to the Northport Police Department, where
we collected the tower computer and power cord collected from Stephan's room. The computer was delivered to the
Kissimmee Police Department and submitted into evidence.
On March 7, 2024, at approximately 1038 hours, I contacted who is a roommate that lived at
. provided the following in a sworn statement: stated she has known for
years because she was friends with 's sister. moved into the residence in the beginning of 2022.
stated Stephan was already living at the residence, but she didn't communicate with him outside of saying
hello and goodbye. would spend most of her time in her own bedroom with her son. confided in
that Stephan wasn't maintaining a job to help provide for the household. That is when Stephan moved upstairs
away from and eventually moving out of the residence and back to his mother and father's residence.
stated her work schedule and morning routine are consistent because it had to be for her son. stated she makes
it a point to be out of the house by 0745 hours, because she has to drop off her son before she goes to work.
stated is normally waking up as she is leaving for the day, and she would sometimes see her. 1asked if she
ever seen getting ready for school, and she said that would typically get ready for school in
's bedroom. I asked if she has ever seen be alone with Stephan, and she could only
remember one time they were inside of his room playing video games. text asking if she was good
with being in the room alone with Stephan, and replied saying thank you. I asked if
takes medication, and she said she thought she took medication to help with her ADHD and sleeping habits.
described an incident where she tried waking up in the middle of the night because someone tried
breaking into her car. stated it was very hard to wake up, and believed it was because of the
medication. stated during the evening of 02/26/2024, told that she would help pass out flyers
on 02/27/2024, or do whatever else that needed done to find . That is when Stephan looks at and
asks her "Are you ok?". became annoyed and told him no. was bothered with this question from
Stephan, and thought the question was odd. described as being "in pieces" meaning very upset about
's disappearance, and Stephan was acting like he was concerned. I asked if she has ever known
want to go to school early, and she said no. stated she did not think had anything to do with
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Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
deline's death, and became very emotional saying they love their kids.
On March 7, 2024, at approximately 1307 hours, Detective Reyes Soto an I contacted to conduct a follow up
interview. It appeared that was moving out of the residence she shared with and . I wanted
to confirm the timeline we had previously spoke about. stated she got home from work on 02/25/2024, at
approximately 2300 to 2330 hours. I asked if she seen anyone when she got home and she said no, but could hear
people upstairs. I asked if 's door was open and she described it as being cracked open slightly.
stated she went to sleep around 0230, which is she was hearing noises coming from Stephan's room. She
described the noises as of someone was putting stuff on a table, which in order for her to hear noises it would have to
be significant based upon the noise would have to travel through two closed doors and across a hallway.
stated if is awake, the television would be on or a light would be on in her room. Which when she got home,
neither were on, which led to believe was sleeping. said she did see the light on in
Stephan's bedroom when she got home. said she woke up around 0930 the next morning. She eventually went
downstairs to make breakfast and she seen Stephan. said Stephan was going in and out of the house and up
and down the stairs. The pext time she seen Stephan was around 1330 to 1400 hours, and Stephan was washing clothes.
I asked about the sleeping arrangements, and she said all three of them would sleep together. They made a
small space for to sleep in the living room, but she didn't like it so she would sleep with . I asked if
she ever witnessed Stephan and go into Stephan's bedroom by themselves, and she said yes. would
be at the house when this occurred. said she had a conversation with about Stephan and
going into the same room together and would tell her that Stephan would never harm deline, so she was ok
with it happening. stated she had another conversation with about her sexual interactions or lack
there of with Stephan. said they didn't have sexual relations often and that is why she didn't want to be with
him any longer. When Stephan was told he had to move out of the house, stated he was not happy.
did not appear to be upset with Stephan moving out of the house. I asked what 's routine would be
when she would wake up for school. said would go to her portion of the living room and get
dressed. She would eat breakfast and would let her sleep a little while longer before they left to school.
stated she has never seen Stephan take to school. I asked how was acting from
what happened. She said was "bad" and she couldn't believe this was happening.
Over the next couple weeks, I reviewed the cellular phone data that was extracted from Stephen, and
's phones.
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Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
On 12/16/2023, at 0047 hours, deline sends a text message to Stephan that contained a photograph of two coins.
The coins had the inscription of "New Parent Decision Coin", and appeared to be from Amazon.com. sends
two follow up texts to Stephan stating "We need this" and "Get it for us please". A search of Amazon for these coins
revealed these coins are for new parents, where one can flip a coin to decide if it is the mother's or father's time to
complete a task for a newborn. Due to the fact that this conversation was not near Fathers Day or Mother's Day, leads
one to believe and Stephan had possibly spoke about conceiving a child.
Detailed information about steps in the health application for iPhone during the timeframe between 02/25/2024 at 2030
hours and 02/26/2024 at 1600 hours:
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02/25/2024 at 2209 hours 9 steps taken
02/25/2024 at 2319 hours 31 steps taken and 1 floor climbed, which matched the time when sent
and Stephan upstairs to go to sleep.
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02/26/2024 at 0705 hours 113 steps
02/26/2024 at 0715 hours- 50 steps
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02/26/2024 at 1055 hours 8 steps, which is when Stephan is back at the residence.
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02/26/2024 at 1437 hours 54 steps, which is when would be taking 's phone to her when she left to
go pick her up from school.
02/26/2024 at 1703 hours were the next steps counted
's phone was plugged in to charge on 02/25/2024 at 2338 hours. 's phone is unplugged from the
charger on 02/26/2024 at 0704 hours. The phone is then powered off at 0716 hours. This pattern of 's cellular
phone use is not typical of her normal day. Which shows this activity was not physically done by . On
02/26/2024, at 1055 hours, is the next time 's cellular phone is turned back on, which coincides with the 8
steps it moved at the same time. Stephan and would have been the only people in the house at that time, and
per 's statement, she was inside of her bedroom during this time and only seen Stephan while he was doing
laundry.
Upon reviewing Stephan's cellular phone download, the following was observed: On 02/26/2024 at 1212 hours, a
factory reset was done on the phone. This can only be accomplished by navigating to the settings option in the phone,
tapping general management, swipe and tap reset, the tap factory data reset, and then review the information. Once
reviewing the information is complete, swipe and tap reset. If there is a password on the phone, at this time a person
would have to enter their password. This shows that Stephan could not have accidently reset his phone, as it has
nothing to do with a phone update as he stated during his previous statements made under oath. Another factory reset
was done on Stephan's cellular phone on 02/27/2024 at 0000 hours. This would be the timeframe of his last statements
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Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
to law enforcement and before he drove 's car to Saint Cloud. Also, on Stephan's cellular phone was over 1000
images in a file named in his photographs, most of these photographs are sexually graphic in nature. These images
will be described upon reviewing Stephan's Google information. Stephan also searches Sevoflurane on two different
dates: 02/12/2024 and 02/14/2024. Sevoflurane is a volatile anesthetic that provides hypnosis, amnesia, analgesia,
akinesia, and autonomic blockade during surgical and procedural interventions. Clinical uses include inhalational
induction of general anesthesia in neonatal and pediatric patients secondary to IV's. This information was obtained by
Google. It is unknown why Stephan would be searching this item using the search terms of "show up in drug test",
when he wasn't attempting to get a job or he didn't have any children that were having surgery.
Upon reviewing 's cellular phone download, the following was observed: would set an alarm at 0730
hours, on days that she would bring to school. There were messages between and Stephan on
02/25/2024, starting at 2339 hours, that stated the following:
02/25/2024 at 2339 hours -text Stephan "Make sure she goes to bed right now"
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02/25/2024 at 2339 hours Stephan replies "Ok sweetie, goodnight"
02/25/2024 at 2339 hours -replies "Goodnight"
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02/25/2024 at 2340 hours Stephan texts "She's built her nest and she's settling in now"
02/25/2024 at 2340 hours - replies "Ok good"
These messages confirm what stated during interviews, that Stephan and were alone in his bedroom
prior to her death the following morning.
On 02/25/2024, set her cellular phone on a wireless charger at 2354 hours. On 02/26/2024, set an
alarm to go off at 0900 hours. The alarm was removed from the notifications while still on the wireless charger. On
02/26/2024, at 0919 hours, 's cellular phone was physically removed from the wireless charger. This is
consistent with her daily activities with removing the alarm notifications, or snoozing the alarm. There were several
other messages between her and Stephan regarding sleeping in the same room together. There was also text
messages between Stephan and claiming Stephan gave an extra dose of her medication when it was
not necessary.
I was able to search through images on Stephan's Google account that was recovered from a lawful search warrant
submitted by the Orange County Sheriff s Office. I observed the following videos/images of high interest:
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's vagina. 's identity is confirmed by a small birthmark that is right above her anus. This same mark
is seen in several other photographs of .
There were hundreds of other images containing deline within Stephan's Google account, with most of them
depicting sexual activity. A copy of Stephan's Google account was submitted into evidence.
On March 12, 2024, at approximately 1239 hours, Detective Smallwood and I responded to Hunters Creek Middle
school to interview classmates of . We contacted , who stated she didn't have any classes with
and would only see her in passing at school. tated she was friends with some of 's friends
and that is how she met her. stated the last time she spoke with deline was on 02/23/2024, when they were
talking about a boy she liked named l. said she got a lot of her information from , who was
's best friend. It appeared that did not have any pertinent information regarding this case.
We then contacted , who identified herself as one of 's friends. stated deline was
typically a happy person, however she wouldn't talk to her on a personal level. She knew had a birthday
party, but didn't know who attended. confirmed was 's best friend. It appeared that d did
not have any pertinent information regarding this case.
On March 13, 2024, at approximately 0900 hours, Detective Pinnell and I responded to 6080 Hickory Tree Road,
where we contacted Sylvana Vester. The Kissimmee Police Department received a tip about this case that mentioned
Sylvana, who possibly had information regarding . I asked Sylvana if she could provide me with some insight
on 's family. Sylvana stated she has known the family for approximately two years, which would put
around 11 years old. Sylvana stated she would go hiking with and in the area of Lake
Lizzie (Saint Cloud, Florida). Sylvana stated started dating Stephan and she didn't think very highly of him
because he didn't have a job, and all he would spend most of his time painting figurines. I asked who would come to
this area to visit when they went hiking. Sylvana stated it would only be and , Stephan never once
went with them. Sylvana did not know why Stephan would be in Saint Cloud, because according to her he does not
have any ties to that area.
On March 13, 2026, at approximately 1600 hours, Detective Kaluszkin and I responded to
^^^^|Florida to make contact with . was identified as deline's best friend by multiple people.
was placed under oath to obtain the following statement: I explained to and her mother that was present, that
I understood that she was previously interviewed by detectives from the Orange County Sheriff's Office. I had to
clarify a couple of items she had previously discussed. I asked who else was at 's birthday party other than her
family. stated another girl from their school, , was there. did not know last name. I asked
how was acting at her party, and she stated when she got there, she was kind of acting upset. But when
got there, she changed her demeanor and began to act happy. I advised that she had previously mentioned her and
may have been on the same menstrual cycle, meaning they got their period at or near the same time monthly.
clarified that got her period in January, but she didn't know if she got her period in February or not.
then explained that was upset because some of her friends cancelled going to her party the day before.
assumed was upset at the party because was not there. stated whenever she woke up, she
would always have text messages from . This would occur everyday according to . But did not
receive a message from on 02/26/2024.
On March 14, 2024, Corporal Edward Diehl authored a search warrant to obtain the fingerprints of Stephan. The
warrant was signed by the Honorable Judge John Beamer.
On March 15, 2024, at approximately 0941 hours, Detective Acevedo and I responded to the Osceola County Jail to
execute the search warrant for Stephan's fingerprints. Crime Scene Technician Alex Figueroa and Supervisor Isabel
Johnson also responded to collect the fingerprints. Stephan was provided a copy of the signed search warrant and he
cooperated while his fingerprints were collected. Once the fingerprints were collected, Stephan was escorted to his
portion of the jail.
On March 20, 2024, at approximately 1356 hours, Detective Smallwood and I responded to 4030 Packard Avenue,
Saint Cloud, Florida, where we contacted Walter Roska. Walter had previously called in a tip regarding possibly seeing
Stephan changing his tire. Walter stated the following under oath: Walter stated he saw the media release about
attempting to identify Stephan and his vehicle and where he may have changed his tire. Walter said he noticed a person
resembling Stephan and the vehicle mentioned on the side of the readjust south of Hickory Tree Road and Old
Hickory Tree Road. Walter didn't think anything about it and continued driving. Walter mentioned he seen this vehicle
at approximately 1200 hours, on 02/26/2024. It is unknown if Walter was unsure about his timeframe, due to the fact
that Stephan was not in that area at 1200 hours, based upon security footage and cell phone data.
On March 28, 2024, the Honorable Judge J. Bigney signed a search warrant for deline's medical records. The
warrant was executed at 102 Park Place Boulevard #D1, Kissimmee, Florida 34741 (OPA Behavioral Health). I was
provided her medical records upon execution of the warrant. Upon reviewing 's medical records,
hese records were submitted into evidence at the
Kissimmee Police Department. The Honorable Judge J. Bigney also singed a search warrant for the Fitbit device that
Stephan was wearing during the time he was with on 02/26/2024. This warrant was sent to Google who
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Offense: BATTERY CAPITAL SEXUAL
On March 29, 2024, 1received the case synopsis from the medical examiner's office. Dr. Giles ruled the cause of death
as strangulation and the manner of death is homicide.
On 04/10/2024, at 1453 hours. Stephan calls Chris Stems, using inmate identification 1419688. 12:57 minutes into the
call Stephan tells Chris, "you know that I would have never wanted that for her", meaning deline. Stephan then says
"I am not sure really that any one person is specifically responsible, its probably a combination of factors that led to it",
"I have never felt anything like that before, it was horrible". Chris tells Stephan that he hopes the truth will come out,
and Stephan responds "Well, yeah", as if he was dodging that statement. This call was downloaded and submitted into
Evidence.com.
On April 11, 2024, 1 received a message from Chris stating he had an update regarding this case. I contacted Chris by
telephone who stated he was cleaning out the storage unit he had on Executive Avenue. Chris stated he opened one of
the storage bins and located a hard drive that would be normally housed in a desktop computer. In the same storage bin
Chris located a watch, that Stephan previously told Chris during a phone call from the Osceola County Jail was in his
bedroom. Chris stated Stephan must have gained access to the storage unit when he made the trip to Northport on
02/28/2024. 1 told Chris that I would have a Detective from Northport Police Department contact him to arrange a time
to retrieve the hard drive. Chris previously stated he witnessed Stephan using his desk top computer on 02/24/2024,
and he never gained access to the residence after leaving to Kissimmee on 02/25/2024. It appears that Stephan had
intentionally removed the hard drive from his computer in an attempt to conceal the contents.
On April 12, 2024, 1 drove to Northport Police Department to retrieve the items that Chris provided to Detective's.
There was a hard drive that appeared to be removed from a desk top or tower computer and two other USB drives. A
search warrant will be obtained to retrieve the contents of those drives.
On April 15, 2024, the Honorable Judge Michael Murphy, signed a search warrant for the hard drive and two USB
drives collected from Chris. These items were delivered to Agent Georgie Torres with the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement to be examined.
On April 17, 2024, the Honorable Judge Michael Murphy, signed a search warrant to obtain the iCloud records from
Apple for and . The search warrant was submitted to Apple via email.
On April 18, 2024, at approximately 0830 hours, and her attorney Matthews Bark, arrived at the Kissimmee
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Police Department, based upon an investigative subpoena that was issued by the State Attorney's Office. Due to
technical issues with State Attorney Will Jay's computer, the interview was moved to the State Attorney's Office at the
Osceola County Courthouse. The interview was led by State Attorney Will Jay. Will placed under oath who
swore to tell the truth during the interview. Will asked if she was working on the night of 02/25/2024, at
Disney and she stated yes and she got home approximately 2230 hours. stated when she got home, Stephan
and were the only people downstairs. could not remember what either Stephan or deline were
wearing when she got home from work. Will asked if she remember if was wearing a green
sweatshirt when she got home from work and she stated no, she was not wearing that. stated would
have been wearing whatever clothes she would be sleeping in. could not remember what time Stephan got to
the residence. stated she was in her bedroom with Stephan and approximately 30 minutes before she
sent them upstairs to go to bed. Will asked why Stephan wasn't invited to the party, and she stated because her
mother doesn't get along with Stephan. stated she instructed to take her night time medication when
she got home, which states she allows to do time to time. stated takes
Hydroxyzine and MiraLax. stated since has been staying with her mother, she hasn't been taking the
MiraLax consistently. Will asked if normally sets out her clothes the night before and if she makes
the decision in the morning. stated the decision is typically made in the morning. stated since she
knew Stephan was going to be taking to school, she asked her to set out clothes to have everything ready to
go. did not know if took clothes with her upstairs to Stephan's bedroom. states she does not
have any further communication with Stephan or after the last text from Stephan stating has built
her nest. The next time sees Stephan is when he is trying to put the leash on their dog in the morning time of
02/26/2024. states she does not use her phone or gets up during the night because she was sleeping the entire
night. confirmed that she only got up out of bed when Stephan was trying to put the leash on the dog, but
Stephan told her to go back to bed, so she laid back down and went to sleep. said she heard someone in the
kitchen, but did not know who it was. Will asked if would have come into her room to tell her
goodbye when she left for school. stated she would have hoped she would have. said she is woken up
by her alarm clock that was set for 0900 hours. stated she didn't remember if she saw anyone that morning, but
she thinks she may have seen one of her roommates. stated she didn't receive any communication from
the morning of 02/26/2024. stated the first time she communicated with Stephan was approximately
1000 hours, when he told her that he left his phone at the house. Stephan told that had a good
morning and that he was going to take her to McDonalds, but she changed her mind and all she wanted to do was sleep
in the car. was asked to confirm if she went anywhere else when she left to go to her doctor's appointment and
she said no. said she was supposed to have another appointment later that day but canceled it due to the cost of
the appointment. said when she got home Stephan was at the residence. She said Stephan was wearing a red
shirt with some sort of graphic on it. said Stephan was acting normal. He told her after he dropped
off at school he went to the vape store and they were not open. He said he waited a while then left and drove around
before going back to the residence. Stephan then told that he was going to run a few more errands somewhere
on Highway 192, and she asked him if he was going to be back in time to go get from school. Stephan told
her that he would be back by 1430 hours. While they were speaking in 's bedroom, that is when Stephan told
that he accidently did a factory reset on his phone. Stephan then leaves the residence and stays home.
then starts to call and text Stephan to see if he was going to be home soon to go get deline from school, but
he doesn't respond. Shortly after leaves to go get , Stephan calls and tells him that he
accidently left his phone at home again. said at some point during the morning she was putting stuff away and
noticed 's phone on her dresser, so she picked it up and brought it with her to the school. Will asked
why she asked Stephan to help her with deline while she was training at work. said if stays with
her mother, she doesn't get to see her much. So, if Stephan watched , she would be able to see her more at
home. was asked if she knew the plans about getting McDonalds in the morning of 02/26/2024. said
they talked about it the night before, but they didn't talk about when they would leave the residence. Will asked
if deline ever had side effects of the hydroxyzine, and she said if took the medication later than
normal she would feel sluggish. Will then asked why she let Stephan still stay in the home after they ended
their relationship. stated she considered Stephan as one of her best friends. said she didn't want to see
him revert back to his mental health issues like he has previously. Will then asked about deline's sleeping
habits. stated would sleep with her a majority of the time, and when Stephan began staying there, the
three of them would sleep in the same bed. stated deline never wanted to sleep alone in her bedroom.
couldn't remember how many times she left sleep with Stephan alone in his bedroom.
stated she allowed it because she trusted Stephan, and he treated her as his daughter. When stated she and
Stephan ended their relationship, had an idea but never spoke about it. said she spoke with Stephan
about possibly moving back to help him get on his feet, but she didn't know if it was going to be permanent or
temporary. Will asked if she knew that deline was being abused by Stephan prior to the interview at the
Orange County Sheriff s Office and she said no. Will stated text 's father about not wanting her to be
filmed underneath bathroom doors. stated she had just heard a story about someone filming in bathrooms on
an airplane. was asked why Stephan didn't take her car to take deline to school and she said that Stephan
was not on her insurance, so she didn't want to take that risk. Will asked again if she ever seen deline the
morning of 02/26/2024, and she said not. also stated that she didn't know about how she died. I asked
how many times Stephan came to Kissimmee after he moved out and she said two to three times. also stated
bedroom four was empty, but there were white colored sheets that was on his bed, but she didn't know if Stephan used
any other blankets.
On April 22, 2024, 1 responded to FDLE and made contact with Agent Torres to retrieve the downloads from the two
USB drives and hard drive. Upon reviewing the data from the USB drives, one of the drives was empty and the other
drive contained over 35000 images of child pornography. It did not appear that was in any of those images.
The hard drive was not used since 2020, and it did not contain anything of evidentiary value.
On April 24, 2024, this case was brought before a grand jury and Stephan Stems was indicted on First Degree Pre
Meditated Murder.
On April 30, 2024, the Honorable Judge Vincent Chiu signed search warrants for 's pediatrician and
gastroenterologist doctors. A supplement will be completed with the results of the medical records.
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DATE:
05/13/2024 OFFICER ID# ^03
FORM #100
02/2023
KIPD 24-001896
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CASE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Printed: 05/14/2024 11:19
OCA: 24UUlo9b
Kissimmee Police Department
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Case Status: CLEARED BY ARREST Case Mug Status: CLEARED BY ARREST Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
On February 26, 2024, at approximately 2000 hours, , a 13-year old was reported missing to the Orange
County Sheriff s Office by her mother, (Orange County case 24-011313).
provided a sworn written statement to Orange County deputies summarized as follows: On 02/26/2024, at
approximately 0800 hours, saw getting ready for school. stated Stephan Stems took her to
school and dropped her off about a block away from the school. said Stephan dropped off on Town
Loop Boulevard between Town Center Boulevard and Hunters Park Lane. said Stephan dropped her off
between 0830 hours and 0845 hours. went to Hunters Creek Middle School around 1600 hours to pick
up but she never came out of the school. stated she checked the area and then went to her mother's
office, which is located near the school, but could not locate her.
Deputy Joseph from the Orange County Sheriff s Office contacted the on-call Domestic Crimes Detective, who
investigate missing persons, who advised to send the report to the Missing Persons squad.
On February 27, 2024, Detective Hunt from the Orange County Sheriff s Office was assigned the case. Therefore,
Detective Hunt began his investigation. Detective Hunt interviewed and Stephan during the initial phase of his
investigation. During these interviews, Detective Hunt noticed some inconsistencies in their statements.
Later, Detective Tagler from the Orange County Sheriff s Office arrived on scene and was asked to assist with
interviewing Stephan. Detective Tagler would eventually become the lead investigator for the Orange County Sheriff s
Office case. Detective Tagler interviewed Stephan at . See Detective Tagler's supplement for
further details.
On February 28, 2024, the search warrant for the residence was executed. During the execution of the warrant,
information was discovered from Stephan's cellphone and it was also discovered Stephan never dropped off
at school. At that time, Detective Morris was assigned as the lead investigator on the case and the investigation was
turned over to the Kissimmee Police Department.
On February 29, 2024, 1 was assigned to assist Detective Morris as secondary throughout the investigation.
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Offense: HOMICIDE
On February 29, 2024, Detective Savelli and I responded to 1369 Boulder Drive, Kissimmee, Florida. At the residence,
we met with Mariely Alejandro for an interview. Mariely provided a sworn verbal statement summarized as follows:
Mariely saw a Facebook post regarding the disappearance of and recognized in the post. Mariely
knew of because she dated Stephan in the past. The next morning, a friend from Mariely' s job advised her
there was an arrest involving the investigation and that the person was Stephan Stems. Mariely explained she dated
Stephan in the past and contacted the Orange County Sheriff s Office to provide any information that may help in the
investigation. In 2022, Mariely and Stephan were in a brief intimate relationship. During that relationship, Mariely
would invite Stephan to spend the night with her at her house but Stephan would refuse. Stephan told Mariely that he
needed to stay at 's house because and could not sleep without him there. He further
explained, specifically would not sleep if he wasn't there and advised he would sleep in the bed with
and . Mariely displayed her discomfort of the sleeping situations but Stephan continued to live and stay with
and . Mariely ended their relationship not long after finding out this information.
I asked Mariely about their intimate relationship more in depth. She disclosed that Stephan had a tough time having an
erection. Mariely described one "very weird" occasion where Stephan had her lay face down completely flat, as if she
was "dead" and had sexual intercourse with her. Mariely said that was the only time he was very erect. I asked Mariely
if Stephan ever disclosed being sexual with but he never did. See full audio for further details.
On March 1, 2024, Detective O'Malley and I interviewed at the Orange County Sheriff s Office.
provided a sworn verbal statement summarized as follows: Detective O'Malley asked to explain the timeline
of events beginning with Sunday, February 25, 2024. stated she was working at Disney while was
having her birthday party. was advised that was dropped off at 's house by a family member
and shortly after Stephan arrived at her house. stated Stephan called her to let her know he was there with
and was getting ready for bed. arrived home from work around 2230 hours. began
her nighttime routine and realized she did not take her medication from the night before. asked and
Stephan if they could sleep upstairs together, so could get a "good night sleeps." explained that
is difficult to sleep with at times because she constantly moves in her sleep. Around 2300 hours,
and Stephan went upstairs to for bed.
On Monday, Stephan woke up because he came into her bedroom to walk the dog. stated she heard
noises in the kitchen but did not know who it was. went back to sleep after Stephan took the dog out.
stated she never saw on Monday morning. Around 0900 hours, woke up and got ready for her
doctors appointment. left her house around 0930-0945 hours for the appointment. Around 1100 hours,
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Offense: HOMICIDE
finished the appointment and returned home. When she arrived, Stephan was already there. Stephan apologized for
leaving his cellphone while he took to school. He further elaborated, he and had a good morning
and that she slept most of the way to school. stated Stephan was acting "normal" at the house and nothing
appeared unusual during their interaction. At one point, Stephan told her that he factory reset his phone while trying to
update his phone. Shortly after, Stephan told he was going to go shopping at some gaming stores but he would
be back in time to go pick up with her. Around 1430 hours, still had not heard from Stephan, so she
left on her own to go pick up from school. Approximately 10 minutes after leaving her house, Stephan called
and stated he left his cellphone again while he was gone shopping.
arrived at Hunter's Creek Middle School and was the first in line to pick up . said she heard
the bell ring but did not see come outside. This was not normal for . She waited a couple minutes
then finally left and drove to her mother's business, which is a couple blocks down the road to look for .
was not at the business when arrived there. reached out to some of 's friends to
see if she was at school, which they replied they hadn't seen her all day. also contacted the school to check on
's attendance, which also showed her as absent all day.
At this point, becomes worrisome and calls Stephan to ask him if he dropped off at school and
advised him that she never showed up. Stephan tells that he is on the way to her mom's office to help.
Eventually, a call is placed to the Orange County Sheriff s Office to report missing. After meeting with
deputies and completing the report, and Stephan return to her residence for the night. said she took
her medication and ate some food. Stephan told he was going to go "cruising" to look for , and
questioned him if that was a good idea. Stephan told he was going to look up and down "192" for
. 192 is a United States highway that runs east and west through central Florida.
Tuesday, February 28th, as Stephan slept, began making phone calls to the national hotline for missing and
exploited children about . also contacted local news stations to put the information out to the public.
Soon after, news reporters came to 's residence and completed an interview with both and Stephan.
Detective Hunt responded to 's residence for follow up interviews with and Stephan. Detective Hunt
received consent from Stephan to review his cellphone. During this, and Stephan were inside her vehicle
outside her residence because the residence was secured pending a search warrant. stated as they were waiting
in her vehicle Stephan became "very anxious" and "very panicky" because he wanted his cellphone back.
eventually, gave him her phone and he started trying to login into his emails but was unsuccessful due to a two-way
authentication issue. I asked what the conversation was like between her and Stephan while they waited in her
vehicle, which she stated they discussed how law enforcement was focusing on Stephan, "the wrong guy." From there,
Case Status: CLEARED BY ARREST Case Mng Status: CLEARED BY ARREST Occurred: 02/25/2024
Offense: HOMICIDE
and Stephan contacted Chris Stems to notify him on the situation and ask for assistance with a hotel room for
the night. They met Chris at a hotel by Disney where they stayed for the night.
On Wednesday, February 29, and Stephan met with detectives at the Orange County Sheriff s Office for a
press conference. eventually learned that Stephan left the hotel Tuesday night and traveled to Northport,
Florida for unknown reasons.
Throughout the interview, continues to deny any involvement in the disappearance of . She also
denied any knowledge of the sexual abuse was suffering. See full audio for further details.
I continued to assist Detective Morris throughout the investigation. See Detective Morris' narrative for further.
This report will be forwarded to the State Attorney's Office for review.