Report: Authorities Determined Madeline Soto Was Strangled to Death

According to WFTV Investigative Reporter Shannon Butler, authorities have determined that Madeline Soto was allegedly strangled by Stephan Sterns, who faces the possibility of the death penalty for her murder.  (6/11/24)   MORE

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