OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — It’s a somber anniversary in Central Florida.
Wednesday marks one year since 13-year-old Madeline Soto was first reported missing.
Madeline’s mother reported her missing to Orange County deputies.
One day later, Channel 9 spoke exclusively to Jennifer Soto and her boyfriend, Stephan Sterns.
The next day, Sterns was arrested on dozens of charges, including sexual battery and possession of child sex abuse material.
A day after that, Maddie’s body was found in a rural part of Saint Cloud.
Sterns is charged with Maddie’s murder.
He’ll go to trial on that charge in September.
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