Madeline Soto: STS Files

Joel Waldman
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STS Files investigates the heartbreaking case of Madeline Soto, the 13-year-old Florida girl whose disappearance and tragic death in early 2024 captured national attention. What began as a desperate search for a missing child quickly turned into a devastating criminal investigation — one that exposed disturbing details, hidden abuse, and a community’s fight for justice. This episode traces the timeline of Madeline’s disappearance, the evidence uncovered by investigators, and the emotional impact on her family and hometown. Through expert commentary, psychological insight, and law enforcement updates, Madeline Soto: STS Files delivers a sensitive yet unflinching look at a case that underscores the urgent need for awareness, protection, and truth. If you follow true crime, child safety cases, or justice system investigations, this episode offers an in-depth, emotionally resonant exploration of one of Florida’s most heartbreaking and high-profile crimes.

  1. 11/20/2025

    Stephan Sterns Tries to Suppress Graphic Evidence in Maddie Soto Murder Case as Death Penalty Looms

    All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube Venmo Donations: @STSPodcast #STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime…  In a chilling courtroom showdown, Stephan Sterns — the man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, his girlfriend’s daughter — appeared in court this week fighting to suppress digital evidence that prosecutors say contains years of abuse. Sterns took the stand himself in a rare legal move, claiming police violated his rights when they accessed his phone without a warrant.  The evidence includes hundreds of sexually explicit photos allegedly stored in his Google account and device, but his defense argues he only consented to a limited search. Prosecutors say a factory reset and verbal consent justify the seizure — and they plan to use any guilty verdict in the sex abuse case as an aggravator in the murder trial to seek the death penalty.  #BestGuests:  1. Ryan Vescio – Former homicide prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in Orlando  2. Sonny Slaughter – Victims’ rights advocate  3. John Tompkins - Criminal Defense attorney  We’ll break down what happened in the courtroom, what’s next in the trial, and whether this evidence will make it in front of a jury. #StephanSterns #MadelineSoto #JusticeForMaddie #SurvivingTheSurvivor #TrueCrime #ChildMurder #SexualAbuse #SuppressionHearing #CourtTV #BestGuests #CriminalLaw #DeathPenalty #VictimsRights #TrueCrimeCommunity 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.

    1h 28m

  2. 11/20/2025

    Stephan Sterns Police Interview: America’s Best Homicide Detectives Break It Down 2

    Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube #STSNation,  Welcome to the show that brings you the #BestGuests in #TrueCrime and the most insightful minds on trending criminal cases.  Today, we take a deep dive into the disturbing, newly released police interrogation of Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually abusing and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto.  We’re joined by two of the most respected minds in homicide investigation:  #BestGuests:  • Det. Fil Waters, retired from the Houston Police Department Homicide Division  • Det. Phil Ramos, retired from the Las Vegas Metro Police Homicide Unit  They’ll analyze Sterns’ body language, statements, and what stood out most to them from the nearly two-hour interview. Was he lying? Was he grooming? What happens next?  This is the deep dive you won’t find anywhere else.  #StephanSterns #MadelineSoto #PoliceInterrogation #HomicideDetectives #TrueCrimeAnalysis #PhilWaters #PhilRamos #CriminalProfiling #InterrogationBreakdown #JusticeForMadeline #SurvivingTheSurvivor #TrueCrimePodcast #STS #AllTrueCrime 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.

    1h 42m

  3. 11/20/2025

    Stephan Sterns Police Interview: America’s Best Homicide Detectives Break It Down

    #STSNation,  Welcome to the show that brings you the #BestGuests in #TrueCrime and the most insightful minds on trending criminal cases.  Today, we take a deep dive into the disturbing, newly released police interrogation of Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually abusing and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto. We’re joined by two of the most respected minds in homicide investigation:  #BestGuests:  They’ll analyze Sterns’ body language, statements, and what stood out most to them from the nearly two-hour interview. Was he lying? Was he grooming? What happens next?  This is the deep dive you won’t find anywhere else.  #StephanSterns #MadelineSoto #PoliceInterrogation #HomicideDetectives #TrueCrimeAnalysis #PhilWaters #PhilRamos #CriminalProfiling #InterrogationBreakdown #JusticeForMadeline #SurvivingTheSurvivor #TrueCrimePodcast #STS #AllTrueCrime Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube 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.

    2h 1m

  4. 11/20/2025

    “Maybe No One’s to Blame”: Stephan Sterns’ Jailhouse Calls in Madeline Soto Murder Case

    Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube #STSNation,  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime on trending criminal cases.  Explosive new jailhouse phone calls have surfaced from Stephan Sterns, the man accused of murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto in one of Florida’s most heartbreaking child homicide cases.  In the disturbing conversations with his parents, Sterns makes chilling admissions — including that Maddie “was beyond saving,” denies direct responsibility, and hints at dark family dynamics involving her mother. He also discusses the disturbing images found on his phone and whether he’s ready to face the death penalty.  Meanwhile, Sterns’ attempt to ban the media from his upcoming May trial has been denied.  We dig into the case and the meaning behind these jail calls with top criminal experts and psychologists. #MadelineSoto #StephanSterns #OrlandoCrime #TrueCrime #ChildMurderCase #DeathPenaltyTrial #JusticeForMaddie #SurvivingTheSurvivor #CourtroomDrama #JailhouseCalls #TrueCrimePodcast #FloridaCrime #ElectraComplex #MurderTrial 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.

    1h 30m

  5. 11/19/2025

    Maddie Soto’s Accused Killer Fights Death Penalty As More Disturbing Revelations Arise

    What’s up, #STSNation!  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor—the podcast that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime.  Stefan Stearns, the man accused of sexually abusing and murdering 13-year-old Maddie Soto, is back in court—but this time, he’s fighting to have the death penalty removed from his case. His defense argues that sentencing him to death would violate his fundamental right to life.  Meanwhile, the case has taken an even darker turn, as two teachers from Maddie’s school, Hunters Creek Middle, have also been arrested for sex crimes against children. Could there be a deeper connection? #MadelineSoto #MaddieSoto #JenniferSoto #StefanStearns #OsceolaCounty #OrangeCounty #Orlando #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForMaddie #DeathPenalty #CrimeInvestigation #BreakingNews #ChildAbuse #SurvivingTheSurvivor Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube 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.

    1h 32m

  6. 11/19/2025

    Madeline Soto Murder: Does New Evidence Link Mother to Tragic Crime?

    #STSNation,  Madeline Soto went missing on February 26 and was tragically found dead four days later. Initially, her mother’s boyfriend, Stefan Stearns, was charged with her murder. However, recent evidence has now implicated Madeline’s mother, Jennifer Soto, suggesting potential complicity or negligence. Prosecutors are exploring whether Jennifer was influenced by Stearns, creating a dangerous environment for Madeline. Experts now examine the psychological and legal aspects surrounding both Stearns and Jennifer, raising complex questions about responsibility and justice. #BestGuests:  The law office of Jessica Mishali, P.A. in Boca Raton Florida, representing client all over south Florida started my own practice after about a decade of representing the indigent, and took over a family practice from former state representative Stephen J Press in 2018. I’ve successfully handled many high profile cases, most recently Marcia Thompson, a not guilty verdict last month on a first degree murder case. I’ve been commenting on court TV regularly ever since. I handle all criminal and Family law cases but My niche is where family law and criminal Law meet: domestic violence, self defense, injunctions, etc. (grew up in Miami, FIU, Touro law in NY)  Ryan Vescio is a former Orange County, Florida Homicide Prosecutor. He is now a victims attorney based in Orlando.  Dr. Leslie Dobson spent over 20 years in the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders in individual and group therapy, and criminal and civil law. Her experience ranges from mild life adjustments to severe and persistent mental health struggles. 50% of her practice focuses on evidence-based clinical intervention for trauma. 50% of her practice is focused on civil litigation and personal injury, assessing the validity and truthfulness and post-injury emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning.   Support the show: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube Joel's Book: Https://www.amazon.com/shop/surviving... Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com All Things STS: https://linktr.ee/stspodcast   #MadelineSoto #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForMadeline #CrimeStory #CrimeInvestigation #MurderCase #JusticeForVictims #CriminalInvestigation #CrimeNews #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeWatch #CrimeAnalysis #UnsolvedMysteries #SurvivingTheSurvivor #JusticeMatters #CrimeDocumentary #MissingPersons #MurderMystery #criminaljustice #orlando #murdermystery2 #newsupdate #latestnews #truestory #truecrimestories 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.

    1h 32m

  7. 11/19/2025

    Veteran Homicide Detective & FBI Agent on the Maddie Soto Police Interviews

    #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…  New videos of interviews related to the investigation into the disappearance and death of Madeline "Maddie" Soto were released last week by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.  The videos show detectives questioning both Maddie Soto's mother, Jenn Soto, and her accused killer, Stephan Sterns.  Madeline was first reported missing on Feb. 26 after she didn't make it to school that day, and her body was found in rural Osceola County on March 1. About two months later, Sterns – her mom's boyfriend – was charged with first-degree murder after investigators determined that the teenager was likely already dead before the school bell rang that day. Sterns was arrested two days before Maddie's body was found in a field.  #MadelineSoto #StephanSterns #Murder #Orlando #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #JenniferSoto #OsceolaCounty #MissingChild #AmberAlert   Patreon: Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube Joel's Book: Https://www.amazon.com/shop/surviving... Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ All Things STS 👉 Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast 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.

    1h 26m

  8. 11/19/2025

    Maddie Soto's Mom Knew More Than She Led On, Kissimmee Police Say

    IT'S HERE: STS HARDCOVER BOOK SIGNED COPIES FROM JOEL AND KARM: https://premierecollectibles.com/waldman STS Book on Audible: Https://www.audible.com/pd/Surviving-... STS Book on Amazon: Https://www.amazon.com/shop/surviving... STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ STS Patreon: Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ All Things STS 👉 Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast #STSNation,  Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime… In February, 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.  Now we’re learning, on the night before Madeline Soto was first reported missing and likely killed, her mother, Jennifer Soto, "sent" her 13-year-old daughter to sleep in the same bed as Stephan Sterns, the man who was eventually charged with her murder, according to new evidence in the case obtained by FOX 35.  #BestGuests #MadelineSoto #StephanSterns #Murder #Orlando #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #JenniferSoto #OsceolaCounty #MissingChild #AmberAlert #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #criminaljustice #crimestory #crime #newsupdate 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.

    1h 34m
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STS Files investigates the heartbreaking case of Madeline Soto, the 13-year-old Florida girl whose disappearance and tragic death in early 2024 captured national attention. What began as a desperate search for a missing child quickly turned into a devastating criminal investigation — one that exposed disturbing details, hidden abuse, and a community’s fight for justice. This episode traces the timeline of Madeline’s disappearance, the evidence uncovered by investigators, and the emotional impact on her family and hometown. Through expert commentary, psychological insight, and law enforcement updates, Madeline Soto: STS Files delivers a sensitive yet unflinching look at a case that underscores the urgent need for awareness, protection, and truth. If you follow true crime, child safety cases, or justice system investigations, this episode offers an in-depth, emotionally resonant exploration of one of Florida’s most heartbreaking and high-profile crimes.

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