Madeline Soto, a 13-year-old girl from Florida, went missing and was later found dead. She was reported missing on February 26, with her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, being the lead suspect. Sterns claimed to have dropped her off near school, but she never arrived. Investigations revealed disturbing images on Sterns' phone, leading to his arrest on charges of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse materials. Madeline's body was found in a wooded area in Osceola County. The case remains under active investigation by authorities.
The latest update on the Madeline Soto case reveals that new documents indicate Madeline was a victim of sexual abuse by her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, for years. Sterns has been arrested on charges of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse materials but has not been charged in Madeline's death. The investigation into her death is ongoing, with authorities still looking into what happened to the teenager. Evidence suggests that Sterns was involved in the sexual abuse, and disturbing images were found on his phone. Madeline's body was discovered in a wooded area in Osceola County, and the case remains under active investigation by law enforcement.
This week we cover all the details we have gathered since the breaking news. Our heart breaks for Madeline. We demand justice for her.
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