Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns files new motion to drop death penalty in murder case

Stephan Sterns, the man facing a first-degree murder charge and the death penalty, if convicted, in the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto has filed nearly 50 motions in recent days ahead of a pre-trial conference.

Madeline Soto update: 'I didn't start it,' Stephan Sterns tells dad in recorded jail call

“I didn't start it" Those are the words Stephen Sterns, the man accused of assaulting and killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, told his parents in a recorded call from jail, audio which was released to FOX 35 Orlando.

Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns acted odd, had power tools night before teen's disappearance: roommate

Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, was acting odd and strange the day before the Florida girl was reported missing, according to a woman who lived in the same Kissimmee house as Maddie and her mom, Jenn Soto.

Madeline Soto's mom admits to knowing Stephan Sterns was 'grooming and abusing' her daughter: docs

During a police interview, Jennifer Soto described Stephan Sterns as a "master liar" and said she wanted to believe he had nothing to do with Madeline's disappearance. However, after being shown evidence photos, she realized he was "guilty."

Madeline Soto's mom 'sent' teen to sleep with murder suspect Stephan Sterns night before her death: interview

It wasn't unusual or uncommon for Madeline Soto, Jennifer Soto, and Stephan Sterns to all sleep in the same bed, according to documents obtained by FOX 35 throughout the investigation.

Orange County Public Schools resumes new absence notification policy in wake of Madeline Soto's death

An absence notification policy that went into effect in the weeks after the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto is back in effect at Orange County Public Schools on Monday.

Madeline Soto: Sheriff receives summons for posting teen's body on social media, court records show

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is scheduled to appear in court later this year after receiving a civil summons claiming that he violated Florida's public records law when a photo appearing to show the body of Madeline Soto was posted on social media, according to court records.

Madeline Soto memorial coming down at request of property owner

A memorial for Madeline Soto is being removed in St. Cloud. The 13-year-old girl was killed in February, and her body was found in a field near the memorial site.

Stephan Sterns' jail emails reveal others involved in Madeline Soto case: 'I am disgusted that she is free'

The family of murder suspect Stephan Sterns believes others were involved in Madeline Soto's disappearance and death, according to new documents from the State Attorney's Office obtained by FOX 35.

Madeline Soto, murder suspect Stephan Sterns 'sometimes' slept in same bed, texted frequently: new documents

In the nearly 900 pages of documents obtained by FOX 35 on Wednesday, new details have been revealed regarding the relationship between 13-year-old Madeline Soto and her mom's boyfriend and murder suspect Stephan Sterns.