Sterns Skips Arraignment for Murder of 13-Year-Old Madeline Soto: Prosecutors Pressured to Decide Death Penalty
Kissimmee, Florida – The man accused of the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto failed to appear in court, raising questions about the prosecution’s next steps. Stephan Sterns allegedly killed Soto, the daughter of his girlfriend, after years of alleged abuse and molestation. The case took a dark turn when Soto went missing on February 26, only to be found dead shortly after. Sterns, who was scheduled for an arraignment on the murder charge, chose not …