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The body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, who was reported missing earlier in the week, has been found in Osceola County, and authorities believe she was killed by her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns. Video evidence shows Sterns discarding items identified as Madeline's belongings, and he has been arrested on unrelated charges. The case has now turned into a homicide investigation, with Sterns named as the prime suspect.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced that they are "confident" that missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto is dead, with her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, being considered the prime suspect. Video evidence showed Sterns discarding items in a dumpster and later returning to the apartment complex with Soto in the car, leading investigators to believe she was already deceased. Sterns has been arrested on charges of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material, and the Kissimmee Police Department will now lead the homicide investigation.
The body of Shakeira Rucker, a missing Winter Springs woman, was found dead inside a storage unit in Orange County. Rucker was last seen leaving her home about a week ago, and her estranged husband, Cory Hill, is considered a person of interest in the case. Multiple agencies joined the search for Rucker, and the investigation is now being treated as a homicide by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Two families got into a brawl at Disney World's Magic Kingdom, resulting in two people being removed from the park. A member of a larger family punched someone in the other family in the face, leading to a fight. The victim was treated at the scene and did not wish to prosecute. Two members of the family that started the fight were trespassed from the property, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A fight broke out at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom park after a family was asked to move so another family could take a photo in front of the theme park's 100th anniversary sign. A member of the larger family punched a member of the other family in the face, and a brawl ensued. Two members of the larger family were kicked out of the park, and at least one person was treated medically at the scene.
A family in California was able to retrieve their stolen $3,000 e-bike with the help of an Apple AirTag tracking device. After placing the AirTag on the bike, the family tracked it to an apartment complex and had a "brief confrontation" with the thief. The Orange County Sheriff's Office reminded residents to let law enforcement handle stolen item recovery.