FL MADELINE SOTO: Missing from Orlando, FL - 26 Feb 2024 - Age 13 *Found Deceased*

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Madeline Soto missing: Florida mom begs for daughter's safe return home​

A mother in Orange County is begging for help locating her missing daughter.

Madeline ‘Maddie’ Soto was last seen on Monday, one day after she and her family celebrated her 13th birthday. Maddie’s mother, Jenn Soto, said surveillance video shows Maddie hanging out in a church parking lot on February 26 after being dropped off for school, but she never made it inside.

"I’m trying to hope for the best, but I’m scared for her," said Jenn Soto. "I want her to be okay; I want her to be safe… I don’t want her to come back harmed. I just want her back – whatever that means, I just want her back."

Jenn Soto said sheriff’s deputies are using K9s and a piece of Maddie’s clothing to try to track her scent near Town Loop Boulevard.

According to Jenn Soto, Maddie had never run away before. She said the teen had forgotten her cell phone at home that morning, but that was normal.

As of Wednesday morning, a variety of search teams are out searching for Maddie.


MEDIA - MADELINE SOTO: Missing from Orlando, FL - 26 Feb 2024 - Age 13
 
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The detective told her it was 2-3 years. (Just stating a fact because I appreciate accuracy.)
As for Jennifer's age, I think it's irrelevant.


In one of her interviews, she spoke of having experienced date-rape.

You know, by coming down on Jennifer, you seem to be underestimating Sterns and those of his ilk.
I just try to understand and leave it at that because I view her as another of Sterns' victims. (Not the true victim, of course, but victimized, also.)
definitely victimized by him.
 
The detective told her it was 2-3 years. (Just stating a fact because I appreciate accuracy.)
As for Jennifer's age, I think it's irrelevant.


In one of her interviews, she spoke of having experienced date-rape.

You know, by coming down on Jennifer, you seem to be underestimating Sterns and those of his ilk.
I just try to understand and leave it at that because I view her as another of Sterns' victims. (Not the true victim, of course, but victimized, also.)
Actually that's not true or what I think I guess is what I mean. I am in no way underestimating the manipulation and games by Sterns, and with a mom with issues and mental issues and a child, and no able to adult, and just giving in to anyone who can help or take over for what is too much for her, yes he played that. It isn't what I mean at all. I DO and CAN get that. But she bailed. This isn't one year, it isn't two years... And while I get maybe that\s nothing some would charge, many have been charged, for their failure as a parent. Criminal, not necessarily, don't get me wrong. But any parent who truly was just naive would be beating herself up, I would be, most would be but she's not insofar as I can see. She's into self, always has been, and into self preservation totally now where I'd probably say I missed all this and should have SEEN it after all those years and deserve I feels myself to pay for it and go away and hate myself...

I've said I'm not sold on what she knew or did not know, or did or did not do, I haven't convicted. However, she's not a mother that still puts the loss of her daughter first.

And some can say of course you lawyer up, protect self, etc. but it still says something... If what happened to her, happened to me, I'd be devastated and say I deserve it just for missing it, even if manipulted or naively so, if you follow me?

Any parent needs their break and sure wouldn't all love to put their kid at times in the hands of someone else... But all of her decisions were so self centered and still are...

I personally woulnd't likelky want to live any longer and would offer rmyelf up as stupid, and this was her ONLY child.

I think we aren't so far apart but not sure if you get me...

I'd welcome seeing where she is at and what she thinks when she can talk I guess and with hindsight. Because I don't think she's one who can ever, but maybe we will see.

It's interesting to me also as to how we all change opinions, well not so much you, but in the beginning I was with you and not judging Jenn but in early posts others were. And then they change around as time goes on. I changed in seeing and hearing more...

But don't get me wrong, I am way up on how SS could have played and triangulated here. But she had years upon years to suspect or see it...

And I have not convicted her as most out there have. By a long shot. But she needs some serious help. And should be blaming self.

As I think you know, I VERY much enjoy our discussions/debates because I don't think you get where I'm coming from and I don't always get where you are it's what good discussion is and never do either take offense.

Should be more of it in this world, but a long forgotten thing I guess.

It's not personal, it's a subject. Can even get personal or heated, we don't generally, but still used to be understood it's at the subject, not the person.

Oh well...

I agree with what you said here actually, I don't underestimte at all what SS tdid with both of them... But she caved easily for years to a lot of things and her daughter never had a chance and one day I'd like to see her say so and judge herself. Because I sure would be and I think any mom wanting the best despite challenges would be.

I just don't see that in her...

But give it time I guess, distance, and no legal process, and we shall see... She worried about HIM, both, and then self... This was her only child, he daughter...

I totally GET the manipulation he did to both and the playing each against the other too. TOTALLY. She'd gain a lot to step up and say as much but not going to happen when one is preserving themself first and foremost.

So how was your day or last few? Same old here.

You are one of the best discussions and debates I have and never, ever is offense taken, here either. Enjoy it very much although I think we miss each other on occasion or what one means but getting to understand it more lol.

Always look forward to it. This case is probably my newest that caught me. Hook, line and sinker. I'm not looking any longer though. I'm dialing down and out.
 
Plunder is Plunder. I have about a medium temp about her. I don't hate her but not a fave either, she gets a bit something in her videos, I lack the word, but she DOES give credit to other YTers unlike the ones that steal from her with no credit (Grizzly) and pays with The Docket for the evidence and court info/filings.

The poem was definitely written by Stearns and this has info now from the jail on how it was found and more.

 
And here's The Docket live on the same thing.

Not sure how long he will go, his shows can be hours. But since this case is not updated on these things, just linking and it's re actual evidence they received and now now Sterns wrote and how found, etc. at the jail. It's pretty much a confession if you ask me.

 

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.

According to the State Attorney Andrew Baine's office, Sheriff Lopez pleaded no contest to a civil infraction and agreed to pay a $250 fine. Sheriff Marcos was never facing criminal charges related to the photo, but could have been fined up to $500, FOX 35 previously reported.
 
There's an update too in Arbery, the DA that tried to make it all just slide by. Haven't had time to share. Saw it I believe on Scott's channel.

She did not get re-elected but seemed like no justice was coming.

This sh*t here of posting such a photo in any manner is also b,s, So he gets a fine.

When will some realize how bad things have gotten.
 

Stephan Sterns argues potential death sentence is unconstitutional​

Stephan Sterns is doing all he can to prevent a potential death sentence as his attorneys filed a series of motions this week seeking to have the penalty struck on the basis that it’s unconstitutional.

Prosecutors are seeking a death sentence for Sterns for the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, his girlfriend’s daughter. Sterns is separately facing dozens of charges that he sexually abused Soto after more than 1,500 photos and videos were found on his phone. The two cases are being tried separately, and Sterns is scheduled to stand trial for the sex crimes next month.

Sterns’ attorneys in the murder case filed three separate motions on Thursday seeking to have the death penalty disqualified as a potential punishment, arguing it’s unconstitutional. All three motions argue that different aspects of the 1996 Florida statute that outline aggravating factors are overly vague and subject to be applied in an “arbitrary and inconsistent manner.”

Among the aggravating factors prosecutors are expected to introduce are Soto’s age, Sterns’ relationship with her as an authority figure and the alleged sexual abuse (which would serve as a prior conviction if Sterns is found guilty on the charges ahead of the murder trial). One of Sterns’ motions notes that there is nothing to prevent a conviction from being applied as an aggravating factor, “even if that conviction arises from the same criminal episode as the capital felony, and even if the capital and other charges are tried together.”

Sterns’ legal team filed a separate motion in limine in his murder case asking for all victim impact evidence to be proffered outside of the jury’s presence. The motion asks for the judge to determine “not only whether the evidence is appropriate under the statute authorizing it, but that the witnesses themselves are emotionally capable of maintaining appropriate decorum before the jury, so as to avoid unfairly and unconstitutionally inflaming the jury and causing prejudice to the Defendant.”

Prosecutors in Sterns’ sexual assault case have not filed an intent to seek the death penalty case. A 2023 Florida law allows the state to pursue capital punishment if an adult is convicted of sexually battering a child under age 12.

No hearing date has been set on the motions. Sterns’ murder trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 25, 2025.
 

Stephan Sterns argues potential death sentence is unconstitutional​

Stephan Sterns is doing all he can to prevent a potential death sentence as his attorneys filed a series of motions this week seeking to have the penalty struck on the basis that it’s unconstitutional.

Prosecutors are seeking a death sentence for Sterns for the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, his girlfriend’s daughter. Sterns is separately facing dozens of charges that he sexually abused Soto after more than 1,500 photos and videos were found on his phone. The two cases are being tried separately, and Sterns is scheduled to stand trial for the sex crimes next month.

Sterns’ attorneys in the murder case filed three separate motions on Thursday seeking to have the death penalty disqualified as a potential punishment, arguing it’s unconstitutional. All three motions argue that different aspects of the 1996 Florida statute that outline aggravating factors are overly vague and subject to be applied in an “arbitrary and inconsistent manner.”

Among the aggravating factors prosecutors are expected to introduce are Soto’s age, Sterns’ relationship with her as an authority figure and the alleged sexual abuse (which would serve as a prior conviction if Sterns is found guilty on the charges ahead of the murder trial). One of Sterns’ motions notes that there is nothing to prevent a conviction from being applied as an aggravating factor, “even if that conviction arises from the same criminal episode as the capital felony, and even if the capital and other charges are tried together.”

Sterns’ legal team filed a separate motion in limine in his murder case asking for all victim impact evidence to be proffered outside of the jury’s presence. The motion asks for the judge to determine “not only whether the evidence is appropriate under the statute authorizing it, but that the witnesses themselves are emotionally capable of maintaining appropriate decorum before the jury, so as to avoid unfairly and unconstitutionally inflaming the jury and causing prejudice to the Defendant.”

Prosecutors in Sterns’ sexual assault case have not filed an intent to seek the death penalty case. A 2023 Florida law allows the state to pursue capital punishment if an adult is convicted of sexually battering a child under age 12.

No hearing date has been set on the motions. Sterns’ murder trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 25, 2025.
He sure didn't seen to mind sentencing her to death.
 

Stephan Sterns argues potential death sentence is unconstitutional​

Stephan Sterns is doing all he can to prevent a potential death sentence as his attorneys filed a series of motions this week seeking to have the penalty struck on the basis that it’s unconstitutional.

Prosecutors are seeking a death sentence for Sterns for the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, his girlfriend’s daughter. Sterns is separately facing dozens of charges that he sexually abused Soto after more than 1,500 photos and videos were found on his phone. The two cases are being tried separately, and Sterns is scheduled to stand trial for the sex crimes next month.

Sterns’ attorneys in the murder case filed three separate motions on Thursday seeking to have the death penalty disqualified as a potential punishment, arguing it’s unconstitutional. All three motions argue that different aspects of the 1996 Florida statute that outline aggravating factors are overly vague and subject to be applied in an “arbitrary and inconsistent manner.”

Among the aggravating factors prosecutors are expected to introduce are Soto’s age, Sterns’ relationship with her as an authority figure and the alleged sexual abuse (which would serve as a prior conviction if Sterns is found guilty on the charges ahead of the murder trial). One of Sterns’ motions notes that there is nothing to prevent a conviction from being applied as an aggravating factor, “even if that conviction arises from the same criminal episode as the capital felony, and even if the capital and other charges are tried together.”

Sterns’ legal team filed a separate motion in limine in his murder case asking for all victim impact evidence to be proffered outside of the jury’s presence. The motion asks for the judge to determine “not only whether the evidence is appropriate under the statute authorizing it, but that the witnesses themselves are emotionally capable of maintaining appropriate decorum before the jury, so as to avoid unfairly and unconstitutionally inflaming the jury and causing prejudice to the Defendant.”

Prosecutors in Sterns’ sexual assault case have not filed an intent to seek the death penalty case. A 2023 Florida law allows the state to pursue capital punishment if an adult is convicted of sexually battering a child under age 12.

No hearing date has been set on the motions. Sterns’ murder trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 25, 2025.
Want to respond to the exact article.

Things have gone BEYOND ridiculous. Now victim family members have to maintain \their emotions or it is unfair to him????

More in this article too that is both nauseating and angering. I just don't have it in me right now to comment.

He molested this child since she was little and killed her cold bloodedly. Allegedly of course.

I'm still not okay with mom who is apparently in hiding. I would be too were I her.

There is some more out, can't recall on all what channels but I believe Plunder, the Docket, etc... Florida has a very open records law although I think they try to resist and take their time, they do end up providing it although it comes not in order,etc... I haven't had time to watch all or link but mention in if anyone wants to get up to date on it.

IMHO this man is a good reason the DP should exist. They sentence children to death, I mean really, who deserves it more, and most of her life she was being MOLESTED.

He is a sick SOB.

And I'm not done with her mom yet either...
 
Wow, another evil creep in this area right at her school who was also questioned as a few teachers were in her case.

His charges don't relate to Madeline but still...

 

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