Madeline Soto: What's next in Florida teen's murder investigation?

Now that 13-year-old Madeline Soto's body has been found and the prime suspect in the case, Stephan Sterns, has been arrested on unrelated charges, what are the next steps into the homicide investigation? Here's what we know.

Madeline Soto: What are the next steps in the case?
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Dave Nutting, a retired detective and law enforcement officer, weighs in on what will likely be the next steps in Madeline Soto's death investigation. '

Madeline Soto: What's next in the murder investigation?
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Former Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rol?n explains what's next in the Madeline Soto case after the 13-year-old girl was found dead in rural Osceola County last week, just days after she was reported missing.

Community rattled after body of Madeline Soto found

People dropped off flowers, rosaries, and stuffed animals near the location where 13-year-old Madeline Soto's body was found Friday.

Stephan Sterns waives 1st court appearance
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Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto waived his first court appearance Saturday morning.

Madeline Soto's body found in woods after 5-day search
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The body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto has been found after police have been searching for her for five days. The teen's mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns is the prime suspect in the homicide case.

Body found amid search for Madeline Soto: Source
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A Source tells FOX 35 that a body was found while multiple police agencies have been searching the area of St. Cloud, Florida for missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto.

Watch: Live search for body of Madeline Soto
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Law enforcement agencies across Orange County, Osceola County, Kissimmee, and all of Central Florida are actively searching for the body of missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto who is believed to be dead. Her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Stern is the prime suspect in the case.

TIMELINE: Madeline Soto's disappearance
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Madeline Soto was reported missing Monday by her mother, Jess Soto, who said Maddie never made it to school that day. Since Monday multiple developments have been made - including the arrest of Jess Soto's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns in the case. Deputies now say they believe Madeline Soto is dead after they saw Stern on video surveillance dumping some of her belongings in a dumpster.

Madeline Soto: Missing Florida teen's search now a homicide investigation days after disappearance

Friday marks five days since 13-year-old Madeline “Maddie" Soto was last seen. The Central Florida girl was reported missing on Feb. 26, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Stephan Sterns, her mother's boyfriend and the prime suspect in Madeline's disappearance, was arrested on charges not connected to the case.

Madeline Soto: Missing Florida girl wanted to 'live in the woods' after her 13th birthday, sheriff says

Where is Madeline Soto? The 13-year-old Florida teen has been missing since Monday after reportedly being dropped off near her school. Her mom's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, is considered a prime suspect in her disappearance, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

Madeline Soto missing: Mom's boyfriend arrested, considered 'prime suspect' in Florida girl's disappearance

An arrest has been made in the investigation into the case of a missing Central Florida teenager, Madeline "Maddie" Soto. Stephan Sterns, the boyfriend of the missing Orlando teen's mom, is the prime suspect in her disappearance but has been arrested on unrelated charges, the Orange County Sheriff's Office says.

Madeline Soto missing: What we know about Stephan Sterns, 'prime suspect' in her disappearance

Who is Stephan Sterns? He's the boyfriend of Madeline Soto's mom, the 13-year-old girl who's missing in Orlando. He's the last person to have seen her and is considered a 'prime suspect' in her disappearance. Here is what we know about him.

Madeline Soto missing: Mom's boyfriend assessed by body language expert

The family of missing 13-year-old Maddie Soto is holding out hope for her safe return. She has not been seen since Monday and her mother's boyfriend is the prime suspect in her disappearance.