The Murder of Madeline Soto: Mothers Boyfriend is Prime Suspect

Published: March 15, 2024, 7:01 a.m.

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When 13-year-old Madeline Soto did not show up to middle school on February 26th, her mother\\u2019s boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, claimed he dropped the teenager off that morning safe and sound. Since then, investigators have found evidence suggesting that Stephan sexually abused Madeline for years. When her body was found just days later, their missing persons report quickly turned into a homicide investigation. In today\\u2019s Headlines, Candice is joined by WFTV 9 reporter Shannon Butler to discuss how Stephan became the \\u201cprime suspect\\u201d in Madeline\\u2019s death, how Shannon learned of inconsistencies in statements made by Madeline\\u2019s mother, and where the investigation stands now.

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