Sex Crimes

Rape, sexual assault and molestation are some of the violent ways offenders commit these heinous crimes.

According to WFTV Investigative Reporter Shannon Butler, authorities have determined that Madeline Soto was allegedly strangled by Stephan Sterns, who faces the possibility of the death penalty for Soto's murder.
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Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Stephan Sterns, who's charged with sexual abuse of a minor. Sterns was later indicted on charges of first-degree murder in connection to Madeline Soto's death.
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Court TV addresses the odd reaction from Madeline Soto's mother, Jenn Soto, in newly released bodycam footage as the investigation starts in the search for Madeline Soto, who had been missing for twelve hours at that point.
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Newly released videos of Stephan Sterns and Jenn Soto are offering new insight into the first minutes of the search for Madeline Soto, the 13-year-old girl found dead in a wooded area days after she was reported missing.
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Stephan Sterns and Jennifer Soto are seen on bodycamera
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A lot of questions are being asked about Jenn Soto; and whether she knew about the abuse Madeline Soto was allegedly suffering at the hands of Stephan Sterns. Jenn allowed Stephan to sleep in the same bed as Madeline when she wasn't present.
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Photo of Madeline Soto
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Hotel hallway surveillance video.
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After Stephan Sterns was indicted on a first-degree murder charge in Madeline Soto's death, the panel asks what her mother, Jenn Soto, knew and whether she'll end up being a witness or a co-defendant alongside Sterns.
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Arthur Aidala holds a press conference.
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Julie with a picture of Madeline Soto on the monitor.
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harvey Weinstein sits in a mask in court
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Madeline Soto suffered at the hands of Stephan Sterns. Sterns was charged with her murder.
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The Tragic Story of Madeline Soto

Madeline Soto suffered at the hands of Stephan Sterns, so much so, that she said that after she turned 13 she wanted to go live... More

April 24, 2024

Presser at podium announcing Stephan Sterns charges with GFX of a splitscreen of Sterns and Soto.
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Craig Ross was sentenced Wednesday to 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.
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