Jennifer Soto's NEW Police Interview Audio and Immunity | The Disturbing Case of Madeline Soto

Jennifer Soto's NEW Police Interview Audio and Immunity | The Disturbing Case of Madeline Soto

Case Background: Madeline Soto was a 13-year-old girl living in Kissimmee, Florida. She was initially reported missing on February 26, 2024, after her mom, Jennifer Soto, went to pick her up from school and Madeline was nowhere to be found. At the time, Jennifer Soto told police that Madeline was dropped off across the street from her school in a church parking lot by her mom's long-time/live-in boyfriend, Stephan Sterns. Stephan Sterns said he watched Madeline walk from the church parking lot towards the school but didn't watch Madeline walk all the way to see that she made it in. A massive 4-day search effort by multiple law enforcement agencies to find Madeline quickly ensued. In the immediate aftermath of her disappearance, investigators turned their attention to Stephan Sterns. Law enforcement found several disturbing pictures and videos on his phone of Madeline. He was later arrested on 60 charges, including capital sexual battery, lewd or lascivious molestation, and unlawful possession of materials depicting sexual performance by a child. Tragically, on March 1, 2024, Madeline was found deceased near a wooded area on Hickory Tree Rd. in Osceola County. This is the same area where Stephan Sterns's car was reported as being seen on the day Madeline went missing. Through several press conferences and news statements, law enforcement has stated that they believe that Madeline was already dead the morning she disappeared and that Stephan Sterns was actually moving her body at the time he was supposed to take her to school. Police also revealed that security footage shows Stephan Sterns dumping Madeline's backpack and her school laptop in an apartment complex dumpster at 7:35 am that morning. Additionally, police have video footage of Stephan Sterns returning to the dumpster, with what appears to be Madeline visibly deceased in the car. In April of 2024, Stephan Sterns was indicted on first-degree murder by a grand jury. On June 10, 2024, prosecutors announced that they will be seeking the death penalty against Stephan Sterns for Madeline's murder. Audio Credit: Gray Hughes Investigates / @grayhughesinvestigates About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet. What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/HIDDENTRUECRIME* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/HIDDENTRUECRIME* Check out Armoire and use my code HIDDENTRUECRIME for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out Effecty and use my code HIDDENTRUECRIME for a great deal: https://www.effecty.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code HIDDENTRUECRIME for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hidden-a-true-crime-podcast1836/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The State SLAMS Lori Vallow Daybell's Retrial Motion in Legal Smackdown

The State SLAMS Lori Vallow Daybell's Retrial Motion in Legal Smackdown

The fight isn’t over. Lori Vallow Daybell wants a retrial—but prosecutors just hit back hard. In this episode, we dive into their fiery response, the high-stakes arguments, and what it all means. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Mai 56min

Catcalling Turned Deadly?!  The Psychology Behind a Deadly Encounter

Catcalling Turned Deadly?! The Psychology Behind a Deadly Encounter

In July of 2024, 42-year-old Nikki Loffredo was shot while out on a walk, after rejecting catcalling by James Bernard Johnson. Join Dr. John and Lauren as they break down what happened and how this incident escalated from catcalling to murder within seconds. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Sponsors: Get 15% off OneSkin with the codeHIDDENathttps://www.oneskin.co/#oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Mai 56min

Daybell Juror Reveals HAUNTING Truths She Can't Unsee

Daybell Juror Reveals HAUNTING Truths She Can't Unsee

In this episode, juror #12 from the Lori Vallow Daybell trial talks with Lauren, discussing the disturbing evidence, emotional toll, and chilling moments from her time on the jury pool. I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Mai 1h 39min

Lori Vallow Daybell Demands Trial Redo in EXPLOSIVE New Motion!

Lori Vallow Daybell Demands Trial Redo in EXPLOSIVE New Motion!

Well, just when we thought we were getting closer to being done with Lori Daybell, she threw a wrench in that plan. She filed an explosive new motion for a retrial and Lauren is here to break it all down for you. Full Lori Backstory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_JA8-XnTtA Juror 15 Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000705461364 Jes' (Friend of Brandon's) Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-veil-friend-of-brandon-boudreaux/id1521619380?i=1000637485752 Chad Daybells Speech: https://youtu.be/8Adxxs-WCd0?si=p8Agm7ycfx7gPe8T About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Mai 54min

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Juror Who Thought Lori Was Innocent, and the Text that Changed Everything

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Juror Who Thought Lori Was Innocent, and the Text that Changed Everything

Lauren is joined by Carl, a juror in the latest trial of Lori Vallow Daybell to discuss why he thought she was innocent, and the texts that changed everything for him. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/hidden #rulapod Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Apr 1h 2min

Criminal Psychologist Reacts to Lori Vallow Daybell's Post Verdict Interview | With Briana Whitney

Criminal Psychologist Reacts to Lori Vallow Daybell's Post Verdict Interview | With Briana Whitney

If you thought Lori Daybell was done... think again! She has once again sat down with Arizona Family's Briana Whitney to give a post-conviction interview and it was a wild ride! Dr. John and Lauren were lucky enough to have Briana herself come on today as a guest to help break down Lori's interview, what the things she said really mean, and what Briana thought of her interview with Lori as a whole. Briana Whitney: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianawhitney/ AZ Family FULL Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecA97Uv3uj8&t=1174s True Crime Arizona Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-arizona/id1539546360 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1R36EkLIb4v155hEBQ3I7B?si=4f63758d57e14fe9 About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Apr 1h 23min

Juror #8 Drops Bombshell Moments From Court | Lori Vallow Daybell

Juror #8 Drops Bombshell Moments From Court | Lori Vallow Daybell

Tass Reed-Tucker, known as juror 8 in the Lori Daybell trial, has graciously sat down with HTC to talk about being a juror on Lori's latest trial, what some of the big moments were, and what helped the jury decide their verdict. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Apr 31min

EXCLUSIVE: The Emotional Aftermath of a Guilty Verdict- With Gerry Vallow | Lori Vallow Daybell

EXCLUSIVE: The Emotional Aftermath of a Guilty Verdict- With Gerry Vallow | Lori Vallow Daybell

After a guilty verdict, Charles Vallow's brother Gerry sits down with Lauren to talk about what this verdict means for him, his thoughts on Lori, and his plans for his victim impact statement. **This episode contains explicit language About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HIDDEN at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Apr 52min