Monday, November 1, 1999
Eugene F. Gaines v. Lynn Sayne

No. 92,987

Place of Origin
Duval County

Facts
Stephens was tried and convicted for the murder of 3-year-old Robert Sparrow, Jr., who was kidnaped when Stephens robbed the victim's family. The trial judge imposed the death penalty based on the jury's 9-to-3 recommendation favoring it. Stephens appeals.