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.

photo of Madeline Soto
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.
Julie with a picture of Madeline Soto on the monitor.
Madeline Soto suffered at the hands of Stephan Sterns. Sterns was charged with her murder.

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.
photo of a smiling girl next to a man walking in white jumpsuit
The panel analyze the conversations between Stephan Sterns and the sheriff during Sterns' jail transport in newly released video.
Experts analyze Stephan Sterns' body language as he's transported by authorities after he was arrested.
Stephan Sterns in police car
photo of Madeline Soto with pink balloons, streamers
side by side photos of Madeline Soto and Stephan Sterns
An unknown woman called 911 to report Madeline Soto missing and the panel discuss who the caller may have been and how calm the person seems to be.
The medical examiner's office said the report is confidential and exempt from being publicly released.
The panel weigh in and discuss a short video of Madeline Soto on her 13th birthday.
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Stephan Sterns was using the Telegram App, which is an encrypted instant messaging service.
Madeline Soto's text messages suggested she wanted to live in the woods after her 13th birthday.
The panel discuss and compare interviews Jenn Soto had on WFTV, which was in English and an interview on Telemundo 31 Orlando, which was in Spanish.
Julie grant with a picture of Jennifer Soto and Madeline Soto on the monitor.
The expert panel discuss how variables like weather conditions.

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