FL MADELINE SOTO: Missing from Orlando, FL - 26 Feb 2024 - Age 13 *Found Deceased*

Madeline Soto missing: Florida mom begs for daughter's safe return home

A mother in Orange County is begging for help locating her missing daughter.

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Madeline Soto missing: Florida mom begs for daughter's safe return home​

A mother in Orange County is begging for help locating her missing daughter.

Madeline ‘Maddie’ Soto was last seen on Monday, one day after she and her family celebrated her 13th birthday. Maddie’s mother, Jenn Soto, said surveillance video shows Maddie hanging out in a church parking lot on February 26 after being dropped off for school, but she never made it inside.

"I’m trying to hope for the best, but I’m scared for her," said Jenn Soto. "I want her to be okay; I want her to be safe… I don’t want her to come back harmed. I just want her back – whatever that means, I just want her back."

Jenn Soto said sheriff’s deputies are using K9s and a piece of Maddie’s clothing to try to track her scent near Town Loop Boulevard.

According to Jenn Soto, Maddie had never run away before. She said the teen had forgotten her cell phone at home that morning, but that was normal.

As of Wednesday morning, a variety of search teams are out searching for Maddie.


MEDIA - MADELINE SOTO: Missing from Orlando, FL - 26 Feb 2024 - Age 13

 

[GrandmaBear]

Of course I don't think anyone's perfect, I'm just not interested in criticizing her.
The way I see it, nothing she did caused Sterns to do what he did.

I'm just saying that there's evidence suggesting that she was drugged.

She wasn't convinced until near the end of that interview that it was Madeline in the photos. She'd asked to see Madeline's face to confirm it in own mind that it was indeed her daughter in the photo. And once they confirmed that for her, she was still questioning whether it was Sterns' penis in the photo!

The evidence is that there was no panic re being late and so I take it that there wasn't.

Well I'd say his boldness may well over time have been enhanced by her cluelessness, turning a blind eye, or easy guillibility, IF that's why it truly is. She's got a missing daughter and anything I am saying here is nothing like what's going on out there. As I said, I haven't decided yet.

Yeah, maybe that she was drugged on occasion. Also report by friend Maddie had quit taking her meds so if it was being done that way (by him giving her an extra of something, etc., supposedly she was not taking them). Not sure how she was pulling that off if true, since both JS and SS were so religiousi about seeing to it she took her meds, did her nighttime routine, etc. Interesting in a way that both MS and JS were maybe off their meds that week or both on one day of it anyhow in tandem...

I don't think that's any bonus, not believing it was his penis. Whose did she think it was and was she not well aware of his? If anything it seems to be an acceptance of what her daughter was doing but denial of who with.

And again, I wouldn't count on it or in her groomed immature head, it was a good thing... Or she is not going to show her panic. Plus she's drugged and a zombie right, per some reports of her at school at times, and so that would dull panic imo. But again was she off meds or on them, per her friend, she was off and a bit manic and hard to get along with in recent times.

Back to criticism, I'm doing nothing but going by what she's said and I see, the inconsistencies, the lies, her behavior, and more. It's a case. And anything at all her regarding her comes from her herself.

On another note, the way I recall it from those who paid for the docs (not Grizzly she just claims she got herself and paid and did not bad, bad) there was to be more coming over he next month or so after those dumps. I wonder if any more have been received or it is at the end of it for the moment. Don't have time anyhow right now as it will be all I can do to keep up with a possible month of 'delphi, long awaited.

Hope all is well. Have a great day if I don't see you back on this one or in another. I've got not a lot a time but a little this morning here and there, will see. yesterday was a killer long day after staying up way too late with my daughter (who due to schedules I don't see all that much these days) but of course she had yesterday off, I had a full 9+ hour shift, weekend shift no less. Lol. Got at least five hours last night and that's about average on a good night I don't push it too far so should be good to go today.

 

[Regina]

Yeah, maybe that she was drugged on occasion. Also report by friend Maddie had quit taking her meds so if it was being done that way (by him giving her an extra of something, etc., supposedly she was not taking them). Not sure how she was pulling that off if true, since both JS and SS were so religiousi about seeing to it she took her meds, did her nighttime routine, etc. Interesting in a way that both MS and JS were maybe off their meds that week or had run out and that Madeline would tell a friend she'd stopped taking hers.

The only thing I find rather coincidental is that Sterns ran out of meds and Madeline told her friend she'd stopped taking hers.
I'm not sure she did because if she did, no one else knew about it.
Jennifer said the only med Madeline hadn't taken the week prior (while at her mother's) was Miralax.
Re Jennifer, she said it was just on that Sat night that she'd missed her nighttime med(s?) and so given her work schedule of coming in late, I don't think anything of it.

I don't think that's any bonus, not believing it was his penis. Whose did she think it was and was she not well aware of his? If anything it seems to be an acceptance of what her daughter was doing but denial of who with.

You know she was shown three cropped photos, right?
The first was a hand and she was asked if she recognized it, whether it Sterns and I think she agreed it was. She was then shown a penis that she said she didn't recognize. The 3rd was another penis photo but what she recognized wasn't the penis but the pillowcase (the pattern) in the background.
Anyway.......by the end of the interview, it's clear that she wasn't necessarily convinced that it was Sterns' penis.

And again, I wouldn't count on it or in her groomed immature head, it was a good thing... Or she is not going to show her panic. Plus she's drugged and a zombie right, per some reports of her at school at times, and so that would dull panic imo. But again was she off meds or on them, per her friend, she was off and a bit manic and hard to get along with in recent times.

I only recall that no one at school noticed anything out of the ordinary re Madeline.
I know that on occassion, she saw the school counselor.... and that she was seeing a therapist once a week.

On another note, the way I recall it from those who paid for the docs (not Grizzly she just claims she got herself and paid and did not bad, bad)

When I was reading from that scribd site where the case docs are uploaded and free, I saw she'd uploaded docs but they weren't free.

 

[GrandmaBear]

The only thing I find rather coincidental is that Sterns ran out of meds and Madeline told her friend she'd stopped taking hers.
I'm not sure she did because if she did, no one else knew about it.
Jennifer said the only med Madeline hadn't taken the week prior (while at her mother's) was Miralax.
Re Jennifer, she said it was just on that Sat night that she'd missed her nighttime med(s?) and so given her work schedule of coming in late, I don't think anything of it.

You know she was shown three cropped photos, right?
The first was a hand and she was asked if she recognized it, whether it Sterns and I think she agreed it was. She was then shown a penis that she said she didn't recognize. The 3rd was another penis photo but what she recognized wasn't the penis but the pillowcase (the pattern) in the background.
Anyway.......by the end of the interview, it's clear that she wasn't necessarily convinced that it was Sterns' penis.

I only recall that no one at school noticed anything out of the ordinary re Madeline.
I know that on occassion, she saw the school counselor.... and that she was seeing a therapist once a week.

When I was reading from that scribd site where the case docs are uploaded and free, I saw she'd uploaded docs but they weren't free.

No, Saturday night was the night she sent them to bed together because she needed "a good night's sleep" as she had missed her meds the night before. And I don't know that we know her schedule for that day or why, pretty sure that we don't.

All of them seem to be without meds or missing meds, etc... Or some such...

and while JS claims how MS meds were always monitored and they ensured she took, etc., she wasn't at her mom's seeing to it either was she?

Maybe JS was out partying Friday and missed her own meds who knows. I mean he wasn't there, and MS was at grandma's... Who knows...

So she figures it is someone else's penis in her home with her daughter, and her pillow case? Well that does't exactly say much for her either. What do we have, tons of strange men running around the home with their penis out with her daughter? I mean come on JS... The point here is she can't NOT support or believe in SS even at the expense of her daughter even at that point...
I do need to check out the Scribd site, never have, little time, and keep forgetting about it and am unfamiliar with.

Are you saying JS uploaded stuff there???

Gotta get moving soon but have a good day and hope all is well.

 

[Regina]

No, Saturday night was the night she sent them to bed together because she needed "a good night's sleep" as she had missed her meds the night before. And I don't know that we know her schedule for that day or why, pretty sure that we don't.

It was that Sunday night that she'd wanted a good night's sleep.
And all I know about her schedule is what I've ascertained, which is that on that Sunday, she must have gone in before Madeline's party (3pm) and worked until10pm.
And that since Madeline had spent the prior week at her grandmother's, then it seems to me it's because Jennifer's schehdule conflicted with Madeline's school schedule.

I do need to check out the Scribd site, never have, little time, and keep forgetting about it and am unfamiliar with.

Are you saying JS uploaded stuff there???

No, and I admit that what you said hadn't made sense to me- I hadn't read it carefully- I was just saying that I saw that that Griz person had also uploaded docs- I don't know from what case- and is charging for them.

 

[GrandmaBear]

It was that Sunday night that she'd wanted a good night's sleep.
And all I know about her schedule is what I've ascertained, which is that on that Sunday, she must have gone in before Madeline's party (3pm) and worked until10pm.
And that since Madeline had spent the prior week at her grandmother's, then it seems to me it's because Jennifer's schehdule conflicted with Madeline's school schedule.

No, and I admit that what you said hadn't made sense to me- I hadn't read it carefully- I was just saying that I saw that that Griz person had also uploaded docs- I don't know from what case- and is charging for them.

Yes, you are right. I don't know WHY I keep thinking it was Saturday, and I know better yet I said it again. I think because USUALLY birthday parties are on Saturdays imo, not late in the day before a school day the next day. I'm not saying no one does that or anything of the sort, but I just keep thinking the party was Saturday. So yes, I was in error on that.

Well needing a good night's sleep seems to imply she was working nights and on that occasion it was a night and a Sunday. Maddie's school schedule would be days and not weekends either. However, I get the point but she still needed that good night's sleep once she was home and he was there. And all three seemed to be having med issues, not having them, not taking them,or missing them. Just an observation.

I'm not sure right now what didn't make sense to you that relates to the Griz person. so is Scribd something that average people upload to and charge for? I've never checked out Scribd and known nothing about it. I can also tell you Grizzly has taken from others and then not given them the credit and CLAIMED to have gotten documents herself (not sure on the ones you are talking), but others for sure in the initial dump and they KNOW because they called the Courthouse or Clerk to find out how many other requests there had BEEN and there'd been NONE other than their own. She is a LIAR and not a team player either. She also did not donate as some did to the cost of all those records.

I'd have to go back to try to figure out what you are talking of that I said that was confusing and would relate to griz an not sure I could figure it out then lol. Or right now anyhow.

 

[Regina]

And all three seemed to be having med issues, not having them, not taking them,or missing them. Just an observation.

Well, it sounds to me like Madeline may have had med issues that coincided with Jennifer having started that job and like I'v said, I only know of Jenn having missed that one Saturday night dose.
But it's Sterns med issue that I find questionable, I mean, that he had money to buy toys but didn't have money to refill his prescription.
I forgot what he told detectives he'd been "medicated (on) since Saturday". I assume it's the same old med he'd told his father he'd finally found from somewhere around the house. It seems to be what he'd implied, anyway.

I'd have to go back to try to figure out what you are talking of that I said that was confusing and would relate to griz an not sure I could figure it out then lol. Or right now anyhow.

Please don't bother; it ain't worth the time, lol!

 

[GrandmaBear]

Well, it sounds to me like Madeline may have had med issues that coincided with Jennifer having started that job and like I'v said, I only know of Jenn having missed that one Saturday night dose.
But it's Sterns med issue that I find questionable, I mean, that he had money to buy toys but didn't have money to refill his prescription.
I forgot what he told detectives he'd been "medicated (on) since Saturday". I assume it's the same old med he'd told his father he'd finally found from somewhere around the house. It seems to be what he'd implied, anyway.

Please don't bother; it ain't worth the time, lol!

I think it more likely MS maybe had issues with meds if worried about pregnancy but sure, she missed her Miralax when with grandma... They all were having med issues is what I'm saying and who knows what it was normally like but I don't think as consistent with anything as JS would like to make it sound. She only just started this job and never held one either and the impression is that they did a lot of uhm med pot, etc. I'm not necessarily opposed to that (I'm not one who does such but don't condemn it like ever but there's abuse of anything to where you aren't taking care of anything else). I think both adults are a mess and were a mess and MS was just trying to figure things out and function and was a kid (although molested as if she was some adult under her mom's own roof with mom too focused on self and her needs I guess) and was medicated probably overboard at times herself... I see no supervision in this household at all. Even though apparently JS rrarely worked either or for any length of time and had the ability to be a very present and engaged mom. Just the way I see it, may be right, may be wrong.

The Miralax is another thing and put it together with JS remark about SS and any unusual things... She probably did not need it when he was absent from the home.

I agree with the last part that it isn';t worth the time re the other confusion.

We are not going to agree on JS and we know that I think. And I have not even convicted her but I see total negligence, self centeredness, and a lot more along those lines. At minimum. And if I were here I'd be beating myself up to no end if I was truly clueless. TO NO END FOR A LONG TIME TO COME.

I've said it before but neither JS nor SS functioned in the real world. They failed to launch. They were each individually and then together living under others having to basically support them. And her child as well. I'm sure both were nothing but major stress on their individual families.

We aren't going to agree on her but at least we are able to say that, discuss it and agree in other cases and times and on him in this one. That's just honest opinions. Those that always have matchy match opinions of all are sheep lol. Can't do real. Or it is looked at as OMG you'd actually disagree with someone or hold a different opinion or dare to? LMAO.

I'd suspect we come from a similar generation? Because debate and such are or used to be NORMAL and healthy and one takes no offense.

 

[Regina]

We are not going to agree on JS and we know that I think.

We aren't going to agree on her but at least we are able to say that, discuss it and agree in other cases and times and on him in this one. That's just honest opinions. Those that always have matchy match opinions of all are sheep lol. Can't do real. Or it is looked at as OMG you'd actually disagree with someone or hold a different opinion or dare to? LMAO.

Indeed, it's been clear almost from the start, actually, that we aren't ever going to agree re Jennifer but I think it's important that we try to understand the others persepective... even though I don't think either of us ever will, lol! Hey, I'm saying that we try really hard to do just that and that's what counts.

I'd suspect we come from a similar generation? Because debate and such are or used to be NORMAL and healthy and one takes no offense.

Relatively speaking, I suspect that we could have been born on the same day. lol!m (Btw, I'm Virgo, how about you, lol!)

Yeah, I think it's most often when we don't consider it from the others point of view that were more likely to take offense.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Indeed, it's been clear almost from the start, actually, that we aren't ever going to agree re Jennifer but I think it's important that we try to understand the others persepective... even though I don't think either of us ever will, lol! Hey, I'm saying that we try really hard to do just that and that's what counts.

Relatively speaking, I suspect that we could have been born on the same day. lol!m (Btw, I'm Virgo, how about you, lol!)

Yeah, I think it's most often when we don't consider it from the others point of view that were more likely to take offense.

Nope. My dad was a Virgo though and one of my best friend's hubs who also himself was a very good friend of mine. Both were. I'm no Virgo. But been around a few in life a LOT and knew well, and that explains a lot to me. Lol. I know some of the classic traits and saw it in both of them big time... I am a fall baby though.

I agree. I think personally we are a very good example of when totally butting heads and seeming like to may be arguing, not a bit is taken personally, it's called of our generation rather than this no offense to others but namby pamby sh*t. A good discussoin and disagreement on topics that are NOT personal to one's own life is healthy and it's gone way too far by the wayside and many of us older ones grew up knowing how to do that. And are aren't THAT OLD for goodness sakes. My own mom seems to have fallen for the new way over the years and forgets things CAN be discussed, disagreed on and even disagreed on somewhat vehemently. Heck do they even have debate teams in high schools any longer or is it all namby pamby and forgive the term but that's how it has gotten.

People take offense when one is not even addressing them or they THINK it is when it is NOT whatsoever, for goodness sakes.

I don't think we will agree on JS but again, we can discuss it and even seem to others like maybe we will end up into it and upset with each other, but I think you and I know we won't.

And you know as I've said I have not convicted her but I kind of have as a mother in the way I said if I was her, I'd be beating myself up and wouldn't need anyone else doing it. I'd be guilting myself EVEN if I saw nothing and was involved in nothing but for just being so uninvoled and not noticing and I'd be doing such for the rest of my life.

Said it before and will again, and you have said the same I think, I don't get your read on things sometimes at all but man you are willing to talk of a case and not take offense and that's golden. So am I. And THAT is what makes following cases interesting is the discussion. Even if not on the same page always.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

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.

www.fox35orlando.com

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 Stephan 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.

The Florida State Attorney's Office released additional documents, including audio of a recorded call in May 2024 from jail between Sterns and who appears to be his parents.

During the nearly 15-minute call, Sterns laments that he received the "world's sh**iest birthday present," wishes his mom a belated birthday and Mother's Day, and attempts to answer his parents' questions about the ongoing investigation.

It appears that the phone call happened after first-degree premeditated murder charges were filed against him in April.

• Stern's dad: "We're you expecting these charges?"
• Sterns: "No."
• Dad: "A murder charge? So you got blindsided by that?"
• Sterns: "Yeah. Obviously, it's not true. Ya know, I never would have wanted her gone for any reason. Pre-meditated first-degree is kind of a (expletive)-punch"

Sterns then asked his parents if they had any updates, though it was not specific as to what anyone was referring to.

• Sterns: "No, I was wondering if you had any updates or anything?"
• Parents: "Nope. We haven't heard a thing. Just speculation that she's been put in an institution and hiding in an institution"
• Mom: "At her lawyers request."
• Dad: "Are you helping? Are you cooperating with police about her participation in any of this stuff?"
• Sterns: "There's been no opportunity for me to cooperate with anything. As I understand, the police keep saying I'm uncooperative, but they haven't asked me anything to cooperate with. So, whatever that means.
• Dad: "Your attorney isn't approaching them and saying my client would like to speak with you?
• Sterns: "No, my attorneys are pretty much saying to keep my mouth shut until the trial starts."

Sterns is the only person who has been charged in the disappearance and death of Madeline Soto. Jennifer Soto, the girl's mom, has not been named a person of interest or a suspect, and no charges have been filed against her.

Another woman also lived with Jenn and her daughter. She told detectives that she thought Sterns was acted odd before Maddie was reported missing. She noticed that he had power tools, though it was unclear what project he was working on. He also did laundry, something she said he never did.

At another point in the call, Sterns' dad appears to wonder if Sterns could provide insight on the allegations.

• "I wish there was a way that, ya know, you and I can have a conversation, all of us could have a conversation, to understand what's taken place, how this came about, how you're life here, because it would help us better understand the situation because we're at a loss for understanding how all this came about. We're just totally baffled," Sterns' dad said.
• "I didn't start it," Sterns responds, almost defensively.
• "OK. You didn't start it, but you participated in it, which is just as bad as not starting it, but that's for another day."

Sterns then told his dad that he was unable to discuss details of the case and that his dad could schedule a time to visit him in jail. However, his dad said there would be no opportunity for them to talk while not recorded.

Sterns then asked if his parents could add more money to his jail commissary account.

• Sterns: "If you wouldn't mind putting a little more money in my commissary as well"
• Dad: "Alright. I can't do much, Steph, because we are really, when I say dead ass broke, I mean dead ass broke."

 

[GrandmaBear]

Good morning Regina. I go back and forth on her too, and quit her years ago even, but there was another dump and here is Plunder. One doesn't have to like her to listen to the dump. She along with The Docket is paying for the documents. It looks like the above covers some of it, but she plays the recording. I haven't finished it yet but think I have said before I will watch anyone who has the actual info. She's also very good in always giving credit to who did the work and obtained, unlike Grizzly AND she helps pay for it all.

It's only 30 something minutes and a work day for me and I haven't finished it all but already interesting to me the conversation between he and his dad. But anyhow, there's more out theyi paid for and got. I'll watch her before Grizzly and most would say the opposite but Plunder is what she is and Grizzly is a liar.

 

[GrandmaBear]

aT the least you can probably find elsewhere in time (as they all take it from them and they nicely share it) but just letting you know some new stuff is out.

Hope you're doing well and your day is a great one!

 

[GrandmaBear]

Listening to more. Plunder can push the patience a bit and walks the line as to sensational but she is sharing what was released and so... Grizzly would come across as more responsible but I KNOW better. Regardless, more new stuff out and again in time if not already, you can find it elsewhere since they let anyone take it and they share it.

 

[GrandmaBear]

A lot of weaponry even when younger. Docket supposedly has more on that.

 

[GrandmaBear]

listening to a bit more while I get ready for work.

more lies by Jennifer it would seem anyhow.

says she went back to the apartment at 6 but in interviews she said somewhere between 8 and 9...

jmo but she's either a major liar or can't keep anything straight and need some serious help. Just saying....

 

[GrandmaBear]

OMG. Well I had a feeling about the pregnancy thing or even him grooming her as to they'd run away together etc...

New parent coins. Maddie sent to Stephan in December not long before Christmas.

This fits in a LOT with what I've been leaning towards. She imo believed them to have a relationship, and be in love, and a future... Probably what she'd been told for some time... Or as things came to her being older...

There is NO other way to take this part... Imo. Not a lot of time and may need to rewatch but don't see much other way to take it... They were discussing a child and taking care of one... Or having one. Etc...

 

[GrandmaBear]

It is right in the investigative narrative that due to these things it seems likely SS and MS talked of conceiving a child...

 

[GrandmaBear]

She also talks Gray and how some of them thought the conceiving was talking to a gf or JS but wrong, nope, it was MS and him who were talking of such...

 

[GrandmaBear]

Man, this is something else. And it goes maybe for JS a bit in that MS was so groomed by him and JS was not the attentive Mom she should have been and how he played daughter against mom... Then think of the Woody Allen remark again though which to me means she saw it or lived it or sensed it...

 

[GrandmaBear]

Psheesh listening to some of this and him trying to play his parents. His worry about his watch and his SS card and getting out... You are NEVER getting out SS or you'd better not be. If this world has gone that crazy then I give up. You will get the DP imo. At least. I almost feel he is worried about them finding something else so wanted his parents to check for his card, etc. in a certain box and find it... Who knows with this monster... Sicking but interesting listening...