Madeline Soto

2024 - 3 - 1

Shocking Revelation: Missing 13-Year-Old Madeline Soto Confirmed Dead

Madeline Soto - Missing Teen - Orange County Sheriff - Stephan Sterns

Orange County sheriff reveals heartbreaking news about the fate of Madeline Soto. Find out more here!

The Orange County community is reeling from the devastating news that 13-year-old Madeline Soto, reported missing earlier, is now believed to be deceased. Tragically, the Orange County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Madeline was allegedly killed by her own mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns. Law enforcement authorities express confidence in this conclusion, shifting their focus to recovery efforts. Tonight, a prayer vigil is being held, uniting the community in grief and solidarity.

As the investigation unfolds, grim details emerge, with Madeline's belongings - including her backpack and school-issued laptop - discovered in a dumpster. The search for the missing teen continues, but authorities are now treating the case as a homicide investigation. With video evidence supporting their conclusions, the Orange County Sheriff's Office remains resolute in seeking justice for Madeline.

In a shocking turn of events, the suspect, the mother's boyfriend, has been arrested on charges of sexual battery amidst the ongoing search for Madeline. This heartbreaking case has gripped Florida, with the timeline of events and the community's response showcasing the resilience and unity in the face of tragedy.

In a final revelation, authorities confirm that Madeline Soto's disappearance has now turned into a homicide investigation. The heartbreaking truth behind her fate sends shockwaves through the state as the search for her body intensifies. The community rallies around the family, offering support and prayers during this difficult time.

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Orange County sheriff 'confident' missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto ... (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

The 13-year-old girl who has been missing in Orange County is now believed to be dead, according to the sheriff.

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Madeline Soto was killed by mom's boyfriend Stephan Sterns ... (FOX 35 Orlando)

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is "confident" that Madeline Soto, a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier this week, is dead.

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Madeline Soto: Community to hold prayer vigil tonight (WFTV Orlando)

In a press conference Friday, Orange County Sheriff John Mina said law enforcement believes that Soto is dead, and all efforts will focus on recovery.

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Kissimmee teen Madeline Soto believed dead as investigators find ... (Orlando Sentinel)

Investigators now believe 13-year-old Madeline Soto is dead after discovering her backpack and school-issued laptop in a dumpster, Orange County Sheriff ...

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Missing 13-year-old girl: Search continues for Madeline Soto ... (WESH Orlando)

The search is ongoing for a Central Florida teenage girl who was reported missing Monday. A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued, according to the Florida ...

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Florida police 'confident' missing Madeline Soto, 13, is dead after ... (The Independent)

Orange County Sheriff John Mina told reporters that he had video evidence the girl is dead.

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Mom's boyfriend arrested as police search for Madeline Soto, 13 (Court TV)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (Court TV) — Police have arrested a man on charges of sexual battery as they continue to search for a missing 13-year-old girl.

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Madeline Soto: Missing Florida teen's search now a homicide ... (FOX 35 Orlando)

Friday marks five days since 13-year-old Madeline “Maddie" Soto was last seen. The Central Florida girl was reported missing on Feb. 26, 2024, in Orlando, ...

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Missing 13-year-old Florida girl is believed dead and mother's ... (NBC News)

The search for Florida girl Madeline Soto is now a homicide investigation as authorities announced she is believed to be dead and her mother's boyfriend is ...

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Madeline Soto: 'We are now confident that she is dead,' sheriff says (WFTV Orlando)

Investigators continue to search for the body of a 13-year-old Kissimmee girl who vanished Monday. Orange County Sheriff John Mina announced Friday that ...

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Madeline Soto missing: Timeline, everything we know so far about ... (FOX 35 Orlando)

- UPDATE: Madeline Soto was killed by her mother's boyfriend, Stephen Sterns, Orange County Sheriff John Mina said during a press conference on Friday afternoon ...

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Florida authorities are 'confident' missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto ... (KKTV 11 News)

Florida officials say ...

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Madeline Soto was killed by mom's boyfriend Stephan Sterns ... (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is "confident" that Madeline Soto, a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier this week, is dead.

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Florida authorities are 'confident' missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto ... (WWSB)

Florida officials say ...

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'We believe she was already dead:' New details emerge in Madeline ... (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

Detectives believe a 13-year-old girl who had been reported missing earlier this week was killed at her Kissimmee home and that her body was moved by her ...

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Florida authorities are 'confident' missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto ... (WFSB)

Florida officials say ...

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Madeline Soto's body found days after teen's disappearance ... (FOX 35 Orlando)

A spokesperson from the Kissimmee Police Department confirmed to FOX 35 at the time that the search was for Madeline Soto. News conference: Sheriff 'confident' ...

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Osceola pastors console community after week-long search for ... (WFTV Orlando)

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Community members are shaken as the search for 13-year-old Madeline Soto turned into a death investigation Friday afternoon.

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Florida authorities locate body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto (WTOK)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray ...

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Madeline Soto: What we know about 13-year-old's disappearance in ... (The Independent)

The body of the teenager was found on 1 March, hours after investigators said that they were “confident” she was dead, following her disappearance in ...

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Florida authorities locate body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto (FOX 8 Live WVUE)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray ...

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Florida authorities locate body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto (KPTV.com)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray ...

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Florida authorities are 'confident' missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto ... (KY3)

Florida officials say ...

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Florida authorities locate body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto (Atlanta News First)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray ...

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Body of missing Florida teen Madeline Soto found, sheriff says (CBS News)

Osceola County Sheriff's Office search teams located the 13-year-old's body at 4:30 p.m. local time off Hickory Tree Road in a wooded area. The teen's family ...

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Madeline Soto: What we know about 13-year-old's disappearance in ... (The Independent)

The teenager's body was found on 1 March, following her disappearance in Kissimmee, Florida. Her mother's boyfriend is the main suspect and in custody, ...

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Body of missing Florida teen Madeline Soto found (New York Daily News)

The body of missing Florida teen Madeline Soto has been located, police said, emphasizing they believe she was already dead at the time she was reported ...

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Florida authorities locate body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto (KFVS)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray ...

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Madeline Soto: Stephan Sterns waives first appearance, 1 day after ... (FOX 35 Orlando)

Stephan Sterns was a no-show for his first appearance in Osceola County court Saturday. He was due in court just one day after the body of 13-year-old ...

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Florida authorities locate body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto (WBRC)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray ...

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Florida authorities locate body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto (WIFR)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray ...

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'She was perfect': Vigil held in honor of missing Madeline Soto after ... (News 13 Orlando)

TAMPA, Fla. — Dozens of community members, along with church leaders, attended an emotional vigil Friday night at Hunter's Creek Middle School in honor of ...

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Florida authorities locate body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto (KLTV)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray ...

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Stephan Sterns, a suspect in missing Florida teen's death, appears ... (WESH Orlando)

Hours after Madeline Soto was found dead in rural Osceola County, her mother's boyfriend, who is the main suspect in her death, was in court.

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Florida authorities locate body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto (WILX-TV)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray ...

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Body of missing 13-year-old girl Madeline Soto found, police say (KTVL)

The discovery of her body came hours after Osceola County Sheriff John Mina announced that investigators were confident that Soto was dead. Deputies say they ...

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Tragic discovery: 13-year-old Madeline Soto found dead, mother's ... (WPEC)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (CBS12) — A 13-year-old girl who was reported missing in late February was found dead on Friday, according to the Orange County Sheriff's ...

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