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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 1H 24M

Homicide Detectives On Madeline Soto’s Case and the Mounting Evidence Against Mom’s Boyfriend

from Madeline Soto: STS Files · host Joel Waldman

The Madeline Soto investigation takes center stage as homicide detectives discuss the case and the mounting evidence surrounding her mother’s boyfriend. In this episode, STS examines what investigators have revealed about Madeline Soto, the evidence connected to her mother’s boyfriend, and the key questions that remain unanswered. What do detectives believe happened to Madeline Soto, and how could the evidence shape the case moving forward? Key Points: Homicide detectives discuss the Madeline Soto investigation Evidence connected to Madeline’s mother’s boyfriend Key details investigators have uncovered The timeline surrounding Madeline’s disappearance and death Forensic and investigative evidence Statements and information from the investigation Questions still surrounding the case How detectives build a homicide case What could happen next The Madeline Soto case continues to raise serious questions as investigators piece together the evidence surrounding her death. STS breaks down the detective work, the evidence involving her mother’s boyfriend, and the developments that could be significant to the prosecution. While the case continues to unfold, the Madeline Soto investigation remains a reminder of how evidence, timelines, and witness accounts can shape a complex homicide case. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, and real crime stories. IT'S HERE: STS HARDCOVER BOOK SIGNED COPIES FROM JOEL AND KARM: https://premierecollectibles.com/waldman Pre-Order Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx 👉 Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ #STSNation,  Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime…  Two weeks ago, 13-year-old Madeline "Maddie" Soto disappeared, prompting a statewide Missing Child Alert. Officials confirmed her body was later found in rural Osceola County, just days after she was first reported missing.  Stephan Sterns, her mother's boyfriend and the prime suspect in Madeline's disappearance, is accused of moving her body in the morning hours of Monday, Feb. 26, after killing her in Kissimmee, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.  The medical examiner's office will determine her cause of death.  Investigators and lawyers look at where the case stands.  #BestGuests:  Detective-Sergeant Christopher Anderson,a retired Birmingham Police Department veteran with 27 years of experience in law enforcement.   The detective also co-hosted Investigation Discovery (ID) channel’s television series “Reasonable Doubt” and previously solved crimes on air for A&E’s First 48-Birmingham.  He is also Host of the Crime and Cookie Juice Podcast and author of the upcoming book, “The Case”.  Dr. Elizabeth L. Jeglic is an internationally renowned expert in Sexual Violence Prevention, Sexual Grooming, Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. Dr. Jeglic is an expert witness and consultant for civil. criminal and military court-martial cases involving child sexual abuse, sexual grooming, sexual assault, historical cases of sexual abuse, and institutional responsibility for sexual violence prevention. She is the author of Protecting your Child from Sexual Abuse, Sexual Grooming, and Sexual Violence: Evidence Based Policy and Prevention. Dr. Jeglic has published over 150 books, articles and book chapters and is on the Editorial Board of the Journal Sexual Abuse. Her work is frequently quoted in the media including the New York Times, the Associated Press, Time Magazine among others. Dr. Jeglic blogs for Psychology Today on Sexual Violence Prevention.  Det. Phil Ramos is a Retired Senior Homicide Detective with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept 35 years of service, last 15 years were in Homicide Assignments included 12 years Undercover Detective in Narcotics and Organized Crimes details, Instructor in the Academy, Court Certified expert in Major Crimes Investigations, Undercover and Covert Operations , Interview and Interrogation Techniques , Evidence collection.  3-time  Officer of the Year Award  Native Las Vegan  Spent years trying infiltrate the Cuban mob and was there for Tupac’s autopsy, confirming his death. Also loves riding his Harley 😎  #MadelineSoto #StephanSterns #Murder #Orlando #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #JenniferSoto #OsceolaCounty #MissingChild #AmberAlert Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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