Guilty Plea in Madeline Soto Case: Stephan Sterns’ Behavior in Court

Stephan Sterns has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2024 SA and murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. On July 21, 2025, in Osceola County, Florida, he pleaded no contest to first-degree murder and guilty to multiple sexual battery charges, avoiding the death penalty.

Join me as I analyze his courtroom behavior - watch for subtle cues!

Watch the full hearing here:
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00:00 Introduction and Case Overview
00:31 Analyzing Stephan Sterns' Baseline Behavior
02:12 Courtroom Interactions and Stress Indicators
07:19 Victim Impact Statements and Reactions
14:42 Sterns' Statement and Analysis
27:30 Final Thoughts and Conclusion


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