Stephan Sterns

Stephan Sterns was charged with sexual abuse of a minor days after his girlfriend's daughter, Madeline Soto, was found murdered on March 1 in a wooded area of Osceola County, Florida. Nearly two months later, Sterns was indicted on charges of first-degree murder.


inmate photo of man and police officer giving a press conference
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photo of young girl
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photo of Stephan Sterns
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photo of a smiling girl next to a man walking in white jumpsuit
News anchor displays a photo of a young teen girl murder victim.
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side by side male and female
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Stephan Sterns in custody
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Booking photo of Stephan sterns
black and white photo of a murder suspect next to a list of the charges he faces.
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man's mugshot
young girl smiling
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photo of family
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man and his parents
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Sterns and Parents
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stephan sterns and inset of madeline soto
Stephan Sterns Trial Date
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side by side photos of Madeline Soto and Stephan Sterns
young girl with glasses
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woman and man being interviewed in their home
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man anchor speaking on show
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selfie of man
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photo of a smiling girl next to a man walking in white jumpsuit
photo of madeline soto
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man anchor in blue shirt
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young brunette girl with black shirt
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Court TV producer Cody Thomas returns to Florida where Madeline Soto's body was discovered and retraces Stephan Sterns' steps. Sterns was charged with sexual abuse of a minor days after Soto was found on March 1 in a wooded area.
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side by side photos of Madeline Soto and Stephan Sterns
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stephan sterns mugshot
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