Stephan Sterns

Not all cases head to trial: Bryan Kohberger, Stephan Sterns and other high-profile defendants opted to avoid a jury and plead guilty. More

December 13, 2025

Stephan Sterns pleaded to murder and 60 sex crimes in the death of Madeline Soto. This episode is his sentencing. More

July 26, 2025

One day before his sex crimes trial was scheduled to begin, Stephan Sterns will appear in court for a plea hearing. More

July 22, 2025

Stephan Sterns pleaded no contest to murdering Madeline Soto and guilty to 20 sex crimes where she was the victim. More

July 21, 2025

Vinnie Politan investigates the behavior of Jenn Soto and her potential whereabouts during the disappearance and death of her daughter, Madeline Soto. More

July 21, 2025

Despite testimony that Stephan Sterns has never had a violent outburst, a judge refused to allow him to be unrestrained at trial. More

July 14, 2025

Stephan Sterns' attorneys say his phone was searched and seized illegally, and want all evidence from it tossed from the case. More

April 23, 2025

Vinnie Politan analyzes jail calls from Stephan Sterns to his parents discussing finding Madeline Soto dead and the charges he's facing in her death. More

April 2, 2025

Stephan Sterns admits in newly-released jailhouse calls to his parents that he discovered Madeline Soto's body. More

March 22, 2025

The judge agreed to postpone Stephan Sterns' trial on sex abuse charges until the spring because the defense has yet to view key evidence. More

February 12, 2025

In a series of motions, Stephan Sterns argues that he should be spared a potential death sentence because it's unconstitutional. More

January 31, 2025

From murder conspiracies to killer spouses, Court TV is bringing viewers inside the courtroom for the most high profile trials in 2025. More

December 30, 2024

Confronted by his parents in a jail phone call, Stephan Sterns told them, 'There was no reason for anything to happen that happened.' More

October 29, 2024

Stephan Sterns will first stand trial on sex abuse charges in February, followed by a trial in September for Madeline Soto's murder. More

October 14, 2024

New documents are offering new insight into Jennifer Soto's relationship with Stephan Sterns, who she called a 'master manipulator.' More

August 27, 2024

Stephan Sterns, charged with killing and sexually abusing Madeline Soto, complains about jail, asks parents to send books, candy, and money. More

July 17, 2024

In this episode, Vinnie and his expert guests look more closely at Stephan Sterns, including his police interviews, body language, and cellphone analysis. More

June 17, 2024

In new documents, detective said Stephan Sterns can be seen on surveillance video moving a limp body into the trunk of his car. More

June 12, 2024

Stephan Sterns can be seen with Jennifer Soto standing with arms crossed while talking to deputies about Madeline's disappearance. More

June 4, 2024

New documents obtained by Court TV reveal Jennifer Soto's reaction to seeing photos of her daughter on Stephan Sterns' phone. More

May 17, 2024

Stephan Sterns was charged with murder more than one month after he was charged with sex crimes after Madeline Soto's body was found. More

April 24, 2024

Several 911 calls placed to report Madeline Soto missing reveal that it took some time for deputies to respond. More

April 5, 2024

Authorities held a press conference in the Madeline Soto case and stressed the importance of the integrity of their investigation. More

March 21, 2024

Police said they have filed 60 new charges against Stephan Sterns for sex crimes, but have not charged him for Madeline Soto's murder. More

March 12, 2024

No charges have been filed the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto yet, but her stepfather faces charges he sexually abused her. More

March 11, 2024

Detectives detailed disturbing evidence they say was found on Sterns' phone, which allegedly shows the victim being abused in Aug. 2022. More

March 6, 2024

UPDATE: Investigators found the body of missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto one day after taking her mother's boyfriend into custody. More

March 1, 2024