Madeline Soto missing: Suspect Stephan Sterns dodges questions during transfer to Osceola County jail
FOX 35 approaches Madeline Soto suspect at jail: 'What did you do with her?'
Stephan Sterns, the boyfriend of Madeline Soto's mom, was transferred from Orange County to Osceola County on Friday morning. He was named the "prime suspect" in the disappearance of the 13-year-old girl, although he was booked on unrelated charges. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie was at the jail to try and speak with Sterns during the transfer.
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - UPDATE: The body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto was found in a grassy area in Osceola County, Florida five days after she was reported missing, officials said. Her mom's boyfriend, Stephen Sterns, is considered a "prime suspect" in her disappearance. He has been charged with dozens of charges related to sexual abuse. Click here for the latest updates on the investigation.
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Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeline "Maddie" Soto, was transferred to the Osceola County jail on Friday morning. FOX 35 News cameras were rolling during Sterns' arrival.
FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie questioned Sterns as deputies removed him from the patrol car and walked him into the jail, but he remained silent.
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Earlier this week, Sterns was arrested and booked into the Orange County jail on charges of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material after detectives found "disturbing" images on his phone, authorities said.
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It remains unclear why the 37-year-old was transferred to the Osceola County jail. FOX 35 News is working to learn whether new charges are pending.
According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Sterns was initially arrested Wednesday night after several sexually explicit images and videos were found on his cell phone. Authorities alleged that Sterns had attempted to delete evidence from the phone, though investigators were able to recover it.
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An arrest affidavit detailed what investigators found on the phone. FOX 35 News is choosing not to elaborate as the details are graphic.
It's unclear if the findings have any connection to Madeline's disappearance.
Detectives said it appears that whatever alleged actions were captured in the images and videos happened at the family's home in Kissimmee, Florida, which is just south of Orlando.
Investigators said Sterns is the last confirmed person to see Madeline. He, however, is not facing any charges in connection to Madeline's disappearance.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.