Prosecutors Seeking Death Penalty for Stephan Sterns

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Stephan Sterns, who was charged with sexual abuse of a minor days after his girlfriend's daughter, Madeline Soto, was found murdered. Sterns was later indicted on charges of first-degree murder. (6/10/24)   MORE

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Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Stephan Sterns, who's charged with sexual abuse of a minor. Sterns was later indicted on charges of first-degree murder in connection to Madeline Soto's death.

Prosecutors Seeking Death Penalty for Stephan Sterns

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