13-year-old Madeline Soto's murder suspect Stephan Sterns faces trial in Sept 2025, charged with 1st-degree murder, sexual battery, and child pornography.
Stephan Sterns, charged with first-degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, will face trial on September 22, 2025, in Osceola County. Soto's body was found in February 2024 after she went missing. Sterns, who has pleaded not guilty and is also facing charges of sexual battery and child pornography, could receive the death penalty if convicted. Body-worn camera footage will be provided to his defense.
October 14, 2024
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