Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast

Murder of Madeline Soto: Case Against Stephan Sterns | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast

Episode Summary

Days after the body of a missing 13-year-old girl was found in a wooded area of Kissimmee, Florida, no charges have been filed in her death; but her stepfather is facing charges that he sexually abused her, and that abuse may have gone on for years. Vinnie Politan and his guests dig into the timeline of Madeline's disappearance and the affidavit obtained by Court TV following the arrest of Madeline's stepfather, Stephan Sterns.

Episode Notes

Days after the body of a missing 13-year-old girl was found in a wooded area of Kissimmee, Florida, no charges have been filed in her death; but her stepfather is facing charges that he sexually abused her, and that abuse may have gone on for years. Vinnie Politan and his guests dig into the timeline of Madeline's disappearance and the affidavit obtained by Court TV following the arrest of Madeline's stepfather, Stephan Sterns.

 

00:13 | Case Background

04:56 | The Disappearance

08:47 | Investigation Timeline 

23:31 | Arrest Warrant & Sex Abuse Claims

 

Special guests:

Shannon Butler - WFTV Investigative Reporter

Ken Jackson - Editor of the Osceola News Gazette

Sharonda M. Brown - Licensed mental health clinician specializing in trauma, child abuse and neglect

Dr. Janie Lacy - Renowned trauma psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions