Police Interrogation and ARREST of Stephan Sterns, Madeline Soto Case

This is the police interview and subsequent arrest of Stephan Sterns from February 28th, 2024.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:49 What are we watching today
00:02:45 Video starts
00:04:10 Stephan enters the room
00:09:39 They move him to a different chair
00:28:40 Detectives enter the room
00:30:20 Has he ever been in trouble in his life?
00:36:29 His "meek" demeanor
00:38:50 What time did he get to Maddie's home?
00:40:45 Sister Act
00:42:50 Bedtime routine
00:46:50 His reason for going upstairs
00:47:00 Snuggle cuddle time
00:51:00 He talks about Maddie's book bag
01:00:00 Not much to recollect?
01:13:30 Detective tells him they have video evidence of him
01:15:35 What he says he put in the dumpster
01:20:10 Willow comes to say hi to us
02:23:20 He talks about Maddie's crushes
01:31:20 His thumb and hand injuries/scratches
01:50:18 Photographing him begins
02:31:50 Debrief and Outro

Case Background: Madeline Soto was last seen on February 26th, 2024. Her body was found five days later in a wooded area less than an hour from home and her mother's boyfriend was arrested. Stephan Sterns's phone revealed disgusting evidence of what he has been doing to Madeline since she was at least 8 years old. He has been charged with her murder and over 60 CSAM-related charges and faces the death penalty, if convicted.

If you have any information/tips to help find Madeline, please contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-254-7000, or call 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) or call 911.

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Gisela K.

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[GrizzlyTrueCrime]

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:49 What are we watching today
00:02:45 Video starts
00:04:10 Stephan enters the room
00:09:39 They move him to a different chair
00:28:40 Detectives enter the room
00:30:20 Has he ever been in trouble in his life?
00:36:29 His "meek" demeanor
00:38:50 What time did he get to Maddie's home?
00:40:45 Sister Act
00:42:50 Bedtime routine
00:46:50 His reason for going upstairs
00:47:00 Snuggle cuddle time
00:51:00 He talks about Maddie's book bag
01:00:00 Not much to recollect?
01:13:30 Detective tells him they have video evidence of him
01:15:35 What he says he put in the dumpster
01:20:10 Willow comes to say hi to us
02:23:20 He talks about Maddie's crushes
01:31:20 His thumb and hand injuries/scratches
01:50:18 Photographing him begins
02:31:50 Debrief and Outro

[susiefoxy]

His ‘poor me’ demeanour is nauseating, he’s a guy in his thirties who can’t hold down a job, plays with toys and is a child SA.. and he’s playing the victim … his guilty verdict can’t come quick enough!

[Stop-pit]

It’s refreshing how professional and polite you are. No complaining about what you pay, no whining about other content creators and Zero watermarks. I understand some need to vent but not incessantly. Your professionalism, dignity and grace reflect on your numbers.

[mizzotis]

Breaks my heart to think of Maddie having a crush on a boy at school. Imagine being a kid trying to reconcile normal natural human feelings, while simultaneously living in the sick nightmare reality Sterns created for her.

[WyldApache]

As a single father (3 boys) I have NO IDEA how a mother brings a man around her daughter..living in the home!!! Unbelievable!!!

[kristab]

I can't believe he really just said "snuggle and cuddle time" to the cops.... What a damn imbecile.

[amandaduerk]

I love how he’s medicated, medicated, in a fog, half asleep, spacing out - but yet DRIVING A CAR AROUND EVERYWHERE.

[wiztribe]

The fact the JS did Not go inside the school the moment her child did NOT come out will NEVER make sense . Move from front of line & park that car. Something is NOT Right for her NOT being charged!!!

[DigUpHerBones]

Stephan is ashamed of his body so I am kind of glad he is shirtless for the world to see. Let him feel a teensy bit of how violated Maddie must of felt.

[sherrymckownbrown]

I never want to hear the word "snuggle" EVER AGAIN

[christinaschaplowsky]

He doesn’t care that that poor child is dead and that she spent YEARS being abused by this prick.. I hope he gets what he gave ..

[mariannealbano]

I love how this room filled with people are all talking about his body like he’s just an object.

[annemorse]

I love that it was female officers who humbled him and showed him how it feels to be treated like an object.

[debraparker]

It's OK Sterns. You don't have a job or any responsibilities. No one will miss you. Bye, bye

[Tena_Talks]

I am sick of hearing about their ADHD! Both Stephan and Jen mention it and blame it constantly. I've never heard anyone with ADHD talk about it as much as they do. 🤬🤬

[AngelaLacombe]

Justice for Maddy!!! Thank you Gisela for all your hard work. You do a great job at providing honesty and have such professionalism 🤗 Also thank you Mods for your dedication as well 🤗
I am a replay watcher as it gets hard sometimes to watch all at once 😢 however do love this community ❤ Keep up the great work and commentary 😉

[leonixfire]

This is justice for Maddie but also for many of us who were victims of SA as children and didn't receive justice. This case is Big for many of us.

[Slavic_IsCrawling]

Think of every time he took pics of Maddie & now he stands there sighing bc they're taking pics. Stripped & humiliated! Then they handcuff him!!!

[wishingyoupeace]

Now you’ll know how that baby felt so terrified, vulnerable, exposed and powerless. But she did nothing to deserve it.

[lauracherebullock]

I love how those ladies, went in there, and stayed professional and were able to make sure they got every angle, that can't be easy. Thank you for helping to put his ass away!