The Murder Of Maddie Soto
In this gripping new series, Tony Brueski, the acclaimed host of the Hidden Killers Podcast and True Crime Today, delves deep into the harrowing and complex case of Maddie Soto's murder. This investigative series sheds light on the tragic loss of a young girl whose life was cut short under mysterious and sinister circumstances. With each episode, Brueski takes listeners on a detailed journey through the layers of the case, focusing on the primary suspect, Stephan Sterns, whose actions and motives come under intense scrutiny. The podcast also explores the ambiguous role of Jennifer Soto, Maddie's mother, whose connection to the case raises more questions than answers. Was she merely an unsuspecting guardian, or is there more to her story than meets the eye? Through exclusive interviews, meticulous research, and engaging narrative, Brueski aims to unravel the complexities surrounding Maddie's death, the legal battles that followed, and the community's quest for justice. Listeners will be taken behind the headlines to understand the implications of the evidence, the psychological profiles of those involved, and the legal intricacies that have made this case both fascinating and heart-wrenching. "The Murder of Maddie Soto" is more than just a true crime podcast; it's an in-depth exploration of a small community shattered by tragedy, the enduring fight for justice, and the haunting memory of a life lost too soon. Join Tony Brueski as he seeks answers and accountability in one of the most perplexing and tragic cases in recent memory. "The Murder of Maddie Soto" is a must-listen for true crime aficionados and anyone who believes in the pursuit of truth and justice.
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This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
Stephan Sterns is officially going to die in prison. He pleaded no contest to the murder of 13-year-old Maddie Soto and guilty to a devastating series of sex crimes—eight counts of capital sexual battery, multiple counts of sexual abuse, and lewd molestation. It was a courtroom heavy with grief, rage, and unhealed wounds.
Why has Maddie’s mother, Jennifer Soto, never been charg...
In this follow-up episode, we continue dissecting the disturbing phone conversations Stephan Sterns held with his parents over nearly three weeks after his arrest. Call 2 delves into his shifting explanations—he vacillates between describing the event as “an accident,” citing PTSD from finding Maddie’s body, and repeating “no one’s to blame,” all wh...
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This episode begins our in-depth examination of the jailhouse phone calls made by Stephan Sterns following his arrest in connection to the March 1, 2024, death of 13‑year‑old Madeline “Maddie” Soto in Osceola County, Florida. In Part 1, we focus on the first clips released—especially Call 1—where Sterns expresses a surprisingly calm...
In a stunning courtroom twist, accused murderer Stephan Sterns takes the stand himself during a high-stakes hearing, claiming investigators illegally searched his phone. At stake is crucial evidence prosecutors describe as chillingly graphic—a detailed digital record that could decisively prove Sterns’ alleged systematic abuse and murder...
This final call is intimate, painful, and emotionally overwhelming. Stephan reflects on what he’s lost — including Madeline Soto — though even now, he stops short of accountability.
His mother expresses her unwavering love. His father sounds exhausted. This is a family at the end of its rope, trying to hold on ...
Stephan Sterns talks about what he’ll do when he’s released — start a trust fund, get a job, rebuild. But here’s the catch: he’s facing the death penalty in the murder of Madeline Soto.
This call is surreal, heart-wrenching, and filled with impossible hope. His parents play along, not because they believe, but bec...
This is one of the most heartbreaking and revealing calls in the series. Stephan’s mother, choking back emotion, asks the question many parents fear but feel compelled to ask: “Were you ever abused?”
She’s searching. For answers. For blame. For something that explains how her son could be involved in so...
While his mother tends to a dog giving birth, Stephan talks about root beer barrel candy, commissary price hikes, and snack strategy. You’d never guess this is a man accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl.
But that’s what makes this call so unsettling. It’s quiet. Casual. And profoundly disturbing. Because in ...
In Call 7, Stephan turns heavily to scripture. He talks about Exodus, redemption, forgiveness — but not about Madeline Soto. His mother references Romans. His father jokes about vending machine coffee. It’s a coping mechanism, a refuge in routine and belief.
But the deeper truth is this: faith, in this ...
This call begins with a cold, clinical announcement from Stephan: “They’re seeking the death penalty.” His tone is serene, disturbingly so. His parents, though visibly shaken, try to stay calm — but you can hear the heartbreak crack through.
Stephan explains that his attorneys are assembling a team. His mother ...
How does someone accused of murdering a child talk about saltine crackers and reading glasses as if nothing happened? That’s exactly what unfolds in this surreal fifth call between Stephan Sterns and his parents. As his parents express financial stress and emotional fatigue, Stephan discusses his favorite...
Call 4 shows a family under siege. Stephan’s parents begin attacking former roommates and YouTubers who have come forward with disturbing claims. They’re furious — not at Stephan, but at those who say they saw warning signs. As the Madeline Soto case gains national attention, his parents begin to defend his cha...
This call is a turning point. Stephan Sterns tells his parents that he didn’t realize Madeline Soto had died until hours after it happened. He speaks about discovering her cold body with an alarming lack of emotion. He blames being “up and down” during the night, leaving the room, wandering around, and never ...
Call 2 picks up with Stephan Sterns sounding calm and upbeat, despite being in jail for the murder of Madeline Soto. He brings up the autopsy report — not in fear, but with a disturbing degree of detachment. His mother quickly shuts down further discussion, likely sensing how legally dangerous any comment coul...
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STEPHAN STERNS: “I wish I had run downstairs and shaken her awake and called 911 and all that.”
That line—staggering in its simplicity—is one of the first real cracks in the story Stephan Sterns has told from the very beginning. It came during a jailhouse call with his parents, and it was a total deviation from what h...
This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
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