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Maddie Soto case: Life in prison for Stephan Sterns

Stephan Sterns was sentenced to multiple life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole in the sexual assault and ...

Madeline Soto Plea Deal: Mom's Boyfriend Confesses to Rape and Murder of Girl, 13, to Avoid Death Penalty

Stephan Sterns will avoid possible execution after entering a guilty plea to charges of murder and sexual battery.
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Florida man gets life for killing girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend's 13-year-old ...
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Stephan Sterns avoids death penalty with last-minute plea deal

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

What Happened to Madeline Soto? Inside the Tragic Disappearance of a Florida Teen and the Abuse It Revealed

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 ...
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Here’s the full timeline of the Madeline Soto case — from start to finish

As the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial ...
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Stephan Sterns Expected To Plead Guilty Ahead of Trial | Opening Statements Podcast

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