On Feb. 28, 2024, two days after Madeline went missing, Sterns was arrested on charges of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material. He was identified early as the prime suspect in ...

Stephan Sterns pleaded no contest to murdering Madeline Soto and guilty to 20 sex crimes where she was the victim.

As the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial ...

Stephan Sterns will avoid possible execution after entering a guilty plea to charges of murder and sexual battery.

One day before his sex crimes trial was scheduled to begin, Stephan Sterns will appear in court for a plea hearing.