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.

Julie with a picture of Madeline Soto on the monitor.
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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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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.
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Experts analyze Stephan Sterns' body language as he's transported by authorities after he was arrested.
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Stephan Sterns in police car
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photo of Madeline Soto with pink balloons, streamers
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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.
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The medical examiner's office said the report is confidential and exempt from being publicly released.
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The panel weigh in and discuss a short video of Madeline Soto on her 13th birthday.
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madeline soto missing poster
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Stephan Sterns was using the Telegram App, which is an encrypted instant messaging service.
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Madeline Soto's text messages suggested she wanted to live in the woods after her 13th birthday.
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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.
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Julie grant with a picture of Jennifer Soto and Madeline Soto on the monitor.
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The expert panel discuss how variables like weather conditions.
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Experts weigh in on Kissimmee Police Chief Betty Holland saying that everyone who was close to Madeline Soto is a suspect.
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Chief Betty Holland provides an update on the progress made in the murder of Madeline Soto.
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Julie Grant with a picture of Madeline Soto on the monitor.
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Court TV retraces the alleged steps and route Stephan Sterns took on the morning of February 26.
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Experts try to determine what happened between Madeline Soto's 13th birthday party and 8:19am.
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Court TV producer Cody Thomas joins Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan and discusses the plethora of cameras at the Venetian Bay Villages.
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Madeline Soto family photo.
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Court TV producer Cody Thomas takes viewers through the scene where Madeline Soto's remains were discovered.
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Experts discuss the family dynamic Madeline Soto had to deal with.
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Julie Grant with a splitscreen of Stephan Sterns and Madeline Soto behind her.
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GFX of Stephan Sterns with a list of the new charges.
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