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Cape Coral Today
By the People, for the People
Florida Man Sentenced to Death for 1990 Cape Coral Double Murder
The Florida Supreme Court upholds the death sentence for the brutal killings of an 11-year-old girl and her babysitter.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:07pm
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The harsh flash photography of a single piece of physical evidence from the brutal 1990 double murder case serves as a somber reminder of the tragedy that shook the Cape Coral community.Cape Coral TodayThe Florida Supreme Court has denied the appeal of a man convicted of the 1990 rape and murder of 11-year-old Robin Cornell and her babysitter, Lisa Story, in Cape Coral. The man will now be sentenced to death for the brutal double homicide that shocked the community.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing debate around capital punishment in Florida, as the state continues to carry out executions despite growing opposition to the death penalty. The murders of the young girl and her babysitter were particularly heinous, sparking outrage and demands for justice from residents of the Cape Coral area.
The details
In 1990, the man was convicted of raping and killing 11-year-old Robin Cornell and her 32-year-old babysitter, Lisa Story, in their Cape Coral home. Authorities said the crimes were exceptionally cruel and heinous, with the victims suffering severe injuries. After exhausting his appeals, the Florida Supreme Court has now upheld the man's death sentence, clearing the way for his execution.
- The murders took place in 1990 in Cape Coral, Florida.
- The man was convicted and sentenced to death for the crimes.
- The Florida Supreme Court denied the man's appeal in April 2026.
The players
Robin Cornell
An 11-year-old girl who was brutally raped and murdered in her Cape Coral home in 1990.
Lisa Story
The 32-year-old babysitter who was also killed in the 1990 double murder in Cape Coral.
The Convicted Man
The individual found guilty of the 1990 rape and murder of Robin Cornell and Lisa Story in Cape Coral, Florida.
What they’re saying
“This was an exceptionally cruel and heinous crime that devastated the Cape Coral community. Justice has finally been served.”
— Robert Jenkins, Cape Coral Resident
What’s next
The convicted man will now be scheduled for execution by the state of Florida, pending any final appeals.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing debate around capital punishment in Florida, as the state continues to carry out executions despite growing opposition to the death penalty. The murders of the young girl and her babysitter were particularly heinous, sparking outrage and demands for justice from residents of the Cape Coral area.
