Madeline Soto case: New Stephan Sterns mugshot released after life in prison sentencing
The Florida Department of Corrections has released a new mugshot of Stephan Sterns after he was booked into the Central Florida Reception Center. Sterns will spend the rest of his life in a state prison.
'I apologize': What Stephan Sterns said before being sentenced for Madeline Soto's murder
Stephan Sterns was sentenced to multiple life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole in the sexual assault and murder of Madeline Soto, part of a plea deal that avoided two public trials and removed the death penalty as a potential penalty.
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns gets life in prison, avoids death in Florida girl's murder
Editor's note: Our live coverage of Stephan Sterns plea hearing has concluded. Scroll down to view highlights from Monday's court hearing.
Stephan Sterns talks during sentencing
Stephan Sterns was found guilty of first-degree murder and sexual battery, among other charges, in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto on Monday, July 21. Sterns pleaded no contest to murder and guilty to sexual battery after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors took the death penalty off the table.
Madeline Soto's aunt remembers Florida girl
Letizia Nunez, Madeline Soto's aunt, remembered the 13-year-old Florida girl at court on Monday. Stephan Sterns pleaded no contest to first-degree murder and guilty to sexual battery. The plea hearing was scheduled a day before Sterns was set to go to trial on 60 counts of sexual abuse.
Stephan Sterns trial: Plea hearing scheduled for next week
Days before Stephan Sterns was set to go to trial in one of two cases connected to the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, an unanticipated plea hearing has been scheduled for early next week.
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns allowed to wear suit at sex crimes trial
Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually abusing and killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, was in court on Monday for a pre-trial hearing. He is charged with some 60 counts of sexual abuse involving Soto. That sex abuse trial is expected to start next week. His trial on the murder charge is not scheduled until the fall.
Madeline Soto case update: Stephan Sterns' cell phone, Google Drive allowed as evidence at trial
Florida prosecutors will be allowed to use Stephan Sterns' cell phone and Google Drive – and the alleged photos and videos found on each – as evidence at his upcoming trial, an Osceola County Judge has ruled.
Stephan Sterns' sex crimes trial pushed back to July after indecision on evidence
A judge ruled on Wednesday to push back the sex crimes trial for Stephan Sterns to July, as he is still trying to determine what evidence will and will not be applicable. Sterns is accused of killing and sexually abusing 13-year-old Madeline Soto.
Judge denies Stephan Sterns' motion to push suppression hearing, 'confidential information' not shared
A judge has denied Stephan Sterns' motion to push Wednesday's suppression hearing during a hearing Tuesday.
Stephan Sterns' defense claims it has 'confidential information; wants to delay upcoming court hearing
Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually assaulting and killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, is asking a judge to delay his upcoming court hearing due to "confidential information" his attorneys have recently obtained, according to new court records.
'Every Child 5K’ honors Maddie Soto, raises awareness of child abuse prevention
A charity 5K run, called the "Every Child 5K," is taking place on Alden Road in Orlando to honor Maddie Soto and raise awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Judge denies Stephan Sterns' motion to ban the press, public from his pre-trial hearings
The public and members of the press will be allowed in Stephan Sterns' pre-trial hearings, according to new documents from the Osceola County Clerk of Courts.
Maddie Soto update: Stephen Sterns jailhouse calls released
Stephan Sterns has been accused of killing 13-year-old Maddie Soto, and new audio recordings have been released by the State Attorney's Office detailing his alleged account of the events surrounding her death.
Madeline Soto update: Will the media, public be banned from Stephan Sterns' pretrial court hearings?
A court hearing was held Thursday to discuss a motion filed by a public defender representing Stephan Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering Madeline Soto. The motion requests that all pre-trial proceedings in his sexual battery case be closed.
Watch: Stephan Sterns 2-hour interrogation amid Madeline Soto disappearance
Newly-released video in the investigation into Madeline Soto's disappearance and death shows Florida detectives interviewing Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing the 13-year-old Florida girl.
New details released in the death of Madeline Soto, one year since the initial report
It's been one year since the initial report was filed after 13-year-old Madeline Soto disappeared and was found dead days later in Osceola County.
Madeline Soto case: Remembering the 13-year-old one year later; accused killer preps for trial
Today marks one year since 13-year-old Maddie Soto first went missing. The teen's body was found only days later. Tributes from across the community are continuing to pour in for the young girl.
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns asks judge to ban public, press from court hearing
Stephen Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto in Florida, is asking a judge to ban the public and members of the press from attending his pre-trial court hearings.
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns wants phone evidence tossed ahead of child sex crimes trial
Stephan Sterns, the Florida man accused of killing his girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter, Madeline "Maddie" Soto, has filed motions seeking to suppress evidence found on his cellphone, according to court documents.