Stephan Sterns, the boyfriend of Madeline "Maddie" Soto's mother, is facing 60 new criminal charges in connection to the death of the 13-year-old girl who disappeared from her home in Kissimmee, Florida. Sterns was already a "prime suspect" in her disappearance and had been charged with sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material. The new charges include counts of sexual battery, lewd or lascivious molestation, and unlawful possession of materials depicting sexual performance by a child. If convicted, he could face a life sentence.
New documents reveal that Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in the case of missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, has been arrested on sexual battery charges and possession of child sexual abuse material. While he has not been charged in Soto's death, he is a suspect, and the investigation is ongoing. Evidence suggests that Soto was a victim of sexual battery dating back to 2022, and Sterns, the boyfriend of Soto's mother, is believed to be involved. Sterns was seen on video throwing items into a dumpster on the day Soto went missing, and her belongings were later found in the same dumpster. He remains in jail as the investigation continues.
Residents in St. Cloud set up a memorial near where 13-year-old Madeline Soto's body was found, expressing shock and sadness at her death. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office found her body in a rural area and suspect her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, in her death, prompting a strong emotional response from the community.
Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, waived his first court appearance and faces charges including sexual battery and possession of material depicting sexual performance by a child. Investigators recovered disturbing photos and videos from his phone and found evidence of him discarding items related to Madeline's disappearance. Madeline's body was found after an exhaustive search, and Sterns remains in custody as the case is turned over to Kissimmee Police.
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 believes 13-year-old Madeline Soto, reported missing earlier this week, is dead, with her mother's boyfriend Stephan Sterns named as the prime suspect. Video evidence shows Sterns discarding Soto's belongings and returning home with her already deceased. Sterns, arrested on unrelated charges, has not spoken about his alleged involvement. The case has transitioned to a homicide investigation, and officials are seeking the public's help in recovering Soto's body.
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 search for missing 13-year-old Madeline "Maddie" Soto in Florida has turned into a homicide investigation, with her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, being named as the prime suspect. Sterns, who was arrested on unrelated charges, is accused of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material. Graphic photos and videos were found on his phone, and it is believed that the alleged actions occurred at the family's home. Madeline, who was reported missing after not attending school, is considered endangered, and her disappearance has sparked a statewide alert.
Madeline "Maddie" Soto, a 13-year-old girl, has been missing since Monday, and her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, is the prime suspect in her disappearance. Sterns has been charged with sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material, and a body language expert has noted his suspicious behavior. The family is devastated but hopeful for Maddie's return, and law enforcement continues to search for her while urging the public to refrain from entering the search area. If you have any information about Maddie's disappearance, contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Madeline Soto, a 13-year-old girl from Florida, has been missing since Feb. 26, and her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, is considered a prime suspect. Sterns was arrested on charges of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material, but not in connection to Soto's disappearance. Madeline was last seen with Sterns when he dropped her off at a church near her school, and she hasn't been found since. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement considers her "endangered," and an Amber Alert has not been issued. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
