A look at the evidence against Madeline Soto’s accused killer
A police dog trained to identify the scent of dead bodies “alerted” on a car belonging to missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s mother, while traffic cameras captured videos of the mother’s boyfriend driving around Central Florida with the teen’s lifeless body in the front seat of his car, according to investigators.
Why did Stephan Sterns make a 300-mile trip while investigators searched for Madeline Soto?
While police were still searching for missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto in February, the man now accused of murdering the teen allegedly took a mysterious, early-morning road trip to Southwest Florida.
TIMELINE: Here’s where things stand in the Madeline Soto case 6 months later
As the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Deputies took 3 hours to respond to Madeline Soto 911 call, records show
Orange County sheriff’s deputies did not begin investigating the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto until nearly three hours after the agency received a 911 call reporting the missing child, dispatch records obtained by News 6 reveal.
2 cars visited area where 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s body was found, detectives claim
Days after 13-year-old Madeline Soto failed to show up at school and was reported missing, detectives used surveillance camera footage and license plate readers to re-trace the movements of two different vehicles, including one allegedly driven by the boyfriend of Soto’s mother.
Trial delayed for Stephan Sterns, accused of killing 13-year-old Florida girl
A court hearing resulted in a pushed trial date for Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing Madeline Soto and leaving her body in rural Osceola County.
Documents shed new light on suspect’s movements the day Madeline Soto disappeared
Hundreds of pages of newly released court documents offer new evidence against Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto in February, including a rough timeline of where Sterns went the day she disappeared.
Prosecutors seek death penalty against Stephan Sterns, accused in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto earlier this year, according to the state attorney’s office.
Bodycam videos released from night Madeline Soto was reported missing
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released body-camera video on Monday showing the initial investigation into the disappearance of Madeline Soto from the night she was reported missing.
‘Abnormal’ security video, Google Drive led to Stephan Sterns’ arrest in Madeline Soto case, documents show
Newly released discovery documents give insight into how law enforcement officers came to arrest Stephan Sterns as part of the investigation into the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto in February.
Arraignment canceled for Stephan Sterns, accused of murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
The man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto is expected to enter a plea during an arraignment hearing.
TIMELINE: Here’s where things stand in Madeline Soto case after prime suspect charged with first-degree murder
As the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Stephan Sterns charged with first-degree murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Stephan Sterns, the man investigators have called the prime suspect in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, is now facing a charge of first-degree murder, News 6 has confirmed through the Osceola County Clerk Of Courts.
‘Defense not sufficiently prepared for trial:’ Continuance granted for prime suspect in Madeline Soto’s death
Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, was expected back in court Wednesday for a pre-trial hearing.
TIMELINE: Here’s where things stand in Madeline Soto case 1 month after her body was found
As the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Medical examiner’s office says Madeline Soto’s autopsy report cannot be released. Here’s why
The autopsy report of Madeline Soto cannot be released due to a state statute deeming it confidential, according to the District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office.
‘Uncover every single fact:’ Investigation continues into Madeline Soto’s disappearance, death
Law enforcement will update the investigation into the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto.
Trial set in May for main suspect in disappearance, death of Madeline Soto
A jury trial in Osceola County court will start in May for the main suspect in the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto.
Suspect in death of Florida teen Madeline Soto now facing 60 counts of sexual battery, child porn
The man investigators believe is the prime suspect in the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto is now facing dozens of charges related to pictures and video found on his phone.
Orange County Public Schools considers change after death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Officials with Orange County Public Schools confirmed that they are considering changes in their student absence notification system after the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto.
TIMELINE: Here’s where things stand in Madeline Soto case 1 week after her body was found
As the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Prime suspect in Madeline Soto case waives court appearance after missing teen’s body found
Stephan Sterns, the man named by Central Florida authorities as the prime suspect in the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, waived his first appearance in Osceola County court on Saturday.
‘The sweetest person:’ Candlelit vigil held for Madeline Soto after body found
Emotions were raw during a candlelit vigil at an Orange County middle school after a missing teen was found dead late that afternoon.
Boyfriend of missing Florida girl’s mother arrested as prime suspect in disappearance
The prime suspect in the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto has been arrested and now faces charges in connection to disturbing footage discovered on his phone, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Madeline Soto case: Search continues for missing Florida girl after arrest made
A man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier this week, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.