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Stephan Sterns' sex crimes trial pushed back to July after indecision on evidence

Stephan Sterns' sex crimes trial pushed back to July after indecision on evidence

A judge ruled on Wednesday to push back the sex crimes trial for Stephan Sterns to July, as he is still trying to determine what evidence will and will not be applicable. Sterns is accused of killing and sexually abusing 13-year-old Madeline Soto.

April 24, 2025 12:14pm EDT
Judge denies Stephan Sterns' motion to push suppression hearing, 'confidential information' not shared

Judge denies Stephan Sterns' motion to push suppression hearing, 'confidential information' not shared

A judge has denied Stephan Sterns' motion to push Wednesday's suppression hearing during a hearing Tuesday. 

April 22, 2025 12:21pm EDT
Stephan Sterns' defense claims it has 'confidential information; wants to delay upcoming court hearing

Stephan Sterns' defense claims it has 'confidential information; wants to delay upcoming court hearing

Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually assaulting and killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, is asking a judge to delay his upcoming court hearing due to "confidential information" his attorneys have recently obtained, according to new court records.

April 21, 2025 2:58pm EDT
'Every Child 5K’ honors Maddie Soto, raises awareness of child abuse prevention

'Every Child 5K’ honors Maddie Soto, raises awareness of child abuse prevention

A charity 5K run, called the "Every Child 5K," is taking place on Alden Road in Orlando to honor Maddie Soto and raise awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month.

April 3, 2025 8:21pm EDT
Judge denies Stephan Sterns' motion to ban the press, public from his pre-trial hearings

Judge denies Stephan Sterns' motion to ban the press, public from his pre-trial hearings

The public and members of the press will be allowed in Stephan Sterns' pre-trial hearings, according to new documents from the Osceola County Clerk of Courts.

March 27, 2025 6:00pm EDT
Maddie Soto update: Stephen Sterns jailhouse calls released

Maddie Soto update: Stephen Sterns jailhouse calls released

Stephan Sterns has been accused of killing 13-year-old Maddie Soto, and new audio recordings have been released by the State Attorney's Office detailing his alleged account of the events surrounding her death.

March 21, 2025 11:33pm EDT
Madeline Soto update: Will the media, public be banned from Stephan Sterns' pretrial court hearings?

Madeline Soto update: Will the media, public be banned from Stephan Sterns' pretrial court hearings?

A court hearing was held Thursday to discuss a motion filed by a public defender representing Stephan Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering Madeline Soto. The motion requests that all pre-trial proceedings in his sexual battery case be closed.

March 20, 2025 6:25am EDT
Watch: Stephan Sterns 2-hour interrogation amid Madeline Soto disappearance

Watch: Stephan Sterns 2-hour interrogation amid Madeline Soto disappearance

Newly-released video in the investigation into Madeline Soto's disappearance and death shows Florida detectives interviewing Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing the 13-year-old Florida girl.

March 5, 2025 7:52pm EST
New details released in the death of Madeline Soto, one year since the initial report

New details released in the death of Madeline Soto, one year since the initial report

It's been one year since the initial report was filed after 13-year-old Madeline Soto disappeared and was found dead days later in Osceola County.

March 4, 2025 7:30pm EST
Madeline Soto case: Remembering the 13-year-old one year later; accused killer preps for trial

Madeline Soto case: Remembering the 13-year-old one year later; accused killer preps for trial

Today marks one year since 13-year-old Maddie Soto first went missing. The teen's body was found only days later. Tributes from across the community are continuing to pour in for the young girl.

February 26, 2025 10:12am EST
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns asks judge to ban public, press from court hearing

Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns asks judge to ban public, press from court hearing

Stephen Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto in Florida, is asking a judge to ban the public and members of the press from attending his pre-trial court hearings.

February 19, 2025 8:27am EST
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns wants phone evidence tossed ahead of child sex crimes trial

Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns wants phone evidence tossed ahead of child sex crimes trial

Stephan Sterns, the Florida man accused of killing his girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter, Madeline "Maddie" Soto, has filed motions seeking to suppress evidence found on his cellphone, according to court documents.

February 12, 2025 10:14am EST
Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns files new motion to drop death penalty in murder case

Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns files new motion to drop death penalty in murder case

Stephan Sterns, the man facing a first-degree murder charge and the death penalty, if convicted, in the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto has filed nearly 50 motions in recent days ahead of a pre-trial conference.

February 6, 2025 7:01pm EST
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez to pay fine in Madeline Soto photo investigation

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez to pay fine in Madeline Soto photo investigation

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has agreed to pay a fine after he inadvertently posted an investigative photo of Madeline Soto's body on social media.

December 16, 2024 5:37pm EST
Madeline Soto update: 'I didn't start it,' Stephan Sterns tells dad in recorded jail call

Madeline Soto update: 'I didn't start it,' Stephan Sterns tells dad in recorded jail call

“I didn't start it" Those are the words Stephen Sterns, the man accused of assaulting and killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, told his parents in a recorded call from jail, audio which was released to FOX 35 Orlando.

October 25, 2024 6:50pm EDT
Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns acted odd, had power tools night before teen's disappearance: roommate

Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns acted odd, had power tools night before teen's disappearance: roommate

Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, was acting odd and strange the day before the Florida girl was reported missing, according to a woman who lived in the same Kissimmee house as Maddie and her mom, Jenn Soto.

October 24, 2024 5:44pm EDT
Madeline Soto case: Alleged killer Stephan Sterns secretly filmed naked roommate, officials say

Madeline Soto case: Alleged killer Stephan Sterns secretly filmed naked roommate, officials say

Kissimmee police have revealed new information in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Madeline “Maddie" Soto, who authorities believe was killed by Stephan Sterns.

October 23, 2024 10:28pm EDT
Madeline Soto murder: Trial date set for Stephan Sterns, suspect in Florida teen's death

Madeline Soto murder: Trial date set for Stephan Sterns, suspect in Florida teen's death

A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline “Maddie" Soto.

October 14, 2024 4:08pm EDT
New police interviews of Stephan Sterns, Jenn Soto released: 'Should I be talking with a lawyer right now?'

New police interviews of Stephan Sterns, Jenn Soto released: 'Should I be talking with a lawyer right now?'

New videos of interviews related to the investigation into the disappearance and death of Madeline “Maddie" Soto were released this week by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

September 19, 2024 7:52pm EDT
Madeline Soto: Bombshell documents reveal how Stephan Sterns might have allegedly killed teen, dumped her body

Madeline Soto: Bombshell documents reveal how Stephan Sterns might have allegedly killed teen, dumped her body

New documents shed light on how Madeline Soto's body got to the rural location it was eventually found at, and, ultimately, how she died.

August 26, 2024 7:33pm EDT
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