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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 2H 11M

Madeline Soto’s Murder is Maddening and True Crime Stories of the Week

from Madeline Soto: STS Files · host Joel Waldman

The Madeline Soto case continues to raise difficult questions as investigators work to piece together the circumstances surrounding her tragic death. In this episode, STS breaks down the latest developments involving Madeline Soto, what the investigation has revealed, and the questions that remain. Plus, we cover the week’s biggest true crime stories, from breaking cases and new evidence to unexpected courtroom developments. What does the Madeline Soto case tell us about the unanswered questions that can surround a high-profile investigation? Key Points: Latest developments in the Madeline Soto case Key evidence and investigative findings Questions surrounding Madeline’s death What investigators have revealed The impact on Madeline’s family and community Unanswered questions in the investigation Major true crime stories of the week New developments in other high-profile cases Cases making headlines across the country The Madeline Soto story remains a deeply troubling case, and STS examines the known facts while separating confirmed information from allegations and speculation. Along with an update on Madeline Soto, this episode takes a look at other major cases making headlines and the true crime developments you need to know. 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…  Great Scott! It’s time for your true crime “Fil” …with Fil and Scott. A show so good, it happens live every Friday…  Last week, 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.  So what happened in the final hours of Madeline’s life?  #BestGuests:  America’s most respected Detective Fil Waters spent decades in the law enforcement world becomING an expert at obtaining criminal confessions.  He spent 23 years working as a homicide detective in the Houston Police Department investigating more than 400 homicide cases, including one that took the life of his good friend and fellow police officer.  Detective Waters is also a Marine and the owner of Kindred Spirits Investigations. He also starred in the show “The Interrogator”.  Agent Scott Duffey is Director of Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice Institute.  Scott is a retired FBI supervisory Special Agent of the Wilmington, Delaware Resident Agency. He worked violent crime matters, gangs, bank robberies and Fugitive task force cases for 20 years before being promoted supervisor of the violent crime task force in Wilmington, Delaware Prior to FBI, served 5 1/2 years as a Pennsylvania police officer  #MadelineSoto #StephanSterns #Murder #Orlando #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #JenniferSoto #OsceolaCounty #MissingChild #AmberAleet 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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