Cops Unlock Predator’s Phone, Find Horrifying Videos of Missing Girl
Cops Unlock Predator’s Phone, Find Horrifying Videos of Missing Girl In February 2024, 13-year-old Madeline Soto was reported missing, last seen with her mother’s boyfriend, 37‑year‑old Stephan Sterns. Investigators quickly focused on him due to “abnormal” security footage showing Sterns leaving with a slumped-over passenger — later identified as Madeline. A forensic search of Sterns’ phone revealed more than 1,700 disturbing images of child sexual abuse dating back to 2019. He was arrested on February 28, initially for sexual battery and child pornography. Five days later, Madeline’s body was discovered in a wooded area, and Sterns was indicted on first-degree murder. Sterns now faces the death penalty, and with dozens of pretrial motions and delayed hearings, the case has grown more complex — and more emotionally draining for Madeline’s family and the community. This episode traces the chilling timeline: from the missing child report to the discovery of gruesome digital evidence, the arrest and charges, and the legal road ahead in a murder case that has shaken Central Florida to its core. Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of child sexual abuse, murder, and graphic evidence. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Stephan Sterns, Madeline Soto, Florida murder, child sexual abuse, child pornography, Okeechobee murder, prime suspect arrest, forensic evidence, death penalty case, missing child investigation, disturbing images, trial delays, true crime podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-true-crime-documentaries--6015157/support.
10 Juni 1h 11min
The Class of 1999 Vanished on Their Graduation Trip, 22 Years Later...
The Class of 1999 Vanished on Their Graduation Trip, 22 Years Later... They were full of life, laughter, and dreams. A group of graduating seniors from the class of 1999 set out on what was supposed to be a celebratory trip into the wilderness. They never came back. For over two decades, theories have swirled—foul play, cult involvement, government cover-up, even the supernatural. Families were left with no closure, only questions and fading photographs. Then, 22 years later, something was found… and everything changed. In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the strange disappearance of the entire class, the frantic search efforts, and the disturbing discovery that finally shed light on one of the most haunting cold cases of the 20th century. class of 1999 disappearance, true crime podcast, graduation trip gone wrong, missing students, cold case mystery, forest disappearance, supernatural theories, unexplained vanishings, eerie true stories, podcast thriller, missing persons case Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-true-crime-documentaries--6015157/support.
10 Juni 32min
Child Killer Realizes He’s Been Caught 30 Years Later - The Case Of Danny Heinrich
Child Killer Realizes He's Been Caught 30 Years Later - The Case Of Danny Heinrich In September 2016, 27 years after 11‑year‑old Jacob Wetterling vanished, Danny Heinrich—long a suspect—entered a federal court and confessed to kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering the boy. He led authorities to Jacob’s remains and detailed the chilling events of October 22, 1989, including wearing a mask, handcuffing Jacob, and shooting him in a wooded gravel pit Heinrich entered a plea deal, admitting guilt in the abduction and sexual assault of Jacob and a separate assault of a 12‑year‑old boy named Jared Scheierl In return, prosecutors dismissed charges of murder—he received a 20‑year sentence on child pornography charges and led police to Jacob’s burial place In court, Heinrich expressed remorse, saying he was “truly sorry for my evil acts,” though prosecutors cast doubt on his sincerity Judge John Tunheim remarked, “What you’ve done is so heinous… that it is unlikely society will ever let you go free” This is the devastating story of how closure was finally achieved—for the Wetterling family, Minnesota, and a nation forever changed. Danny Heinrich, Jacob Wetterling, child abduction, cold case confession, plea deal, child pornography sentence, Jared Scheierl assault, 1989 Minnesota crime, courtroom confession, Jacob Wetterling remains, predator psychology, true crime podcast, federal sentencing, missing child case. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-true-crime-documentaries--6015157/support.
9 Juni 1h 2min
Wife Realizes Her Husband is a Child Predator - Riley Carter Case
Wife Realizes Her Husband is a Child Predator - Riley Carter Case he thought she married the love of her life. But behind Riley Carter’s charming smile was a dark and unforgivable secret. In this harrowing episode, we explore the shocking case of Riley Carter—a man who lived a double life. His wife discovered his crimes in the most chilling way possible, unraveling a truth that would destroy everything she thought she knew. How did she miss the signs? What finally gave him away? And what happens when the predator is sleeping beside you? Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content involving crimes against minors. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Devon Erickson, Alec McKinney, STEM School shooting, Kendrick Castillo, school shooting podcast, Colorado school shooting, teen shooters, mass shooting case, true crime podcast, Highlands Ranch tragedy, school violence, gun violence, real crime stories, shooter psychology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-true-crime-documentaries--6015157/support.
9 Juni 29min
911 operators, what call will you simply never forget?
911 operators, what call will you simply never forget? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-true-crime-documentaries--6015157/support.
9 Juni 1h
Medical workers, what were the most haunting last words you’ve heard from a patient?
Medical workers, what were the most haunting last words you’ve heard from a patient? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-true-crime-documentaries--6015157/support.
9 Juni 1h
Autopsy doctors, what was the biggest revelation you had to a person’s death after you carried out..
Autopsy doctors, what was the biggest revelation you had to a person's death after you carried out.. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-true-crime-documentaries--6015157/support.
9 Juni 1h 2min
Teen School Shooter Realizes He’s Been Captured
Teen School Shooter Realizes He's Been Captured Why would two teenagers bring guns to school? The answers are chilling In May 2019, a quiet school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado turned into a scene of terror when two students—Devon Erickson and Alec McKinney—entered the STEM School armed and ready to kill. Their classmates never saw it coming. What led these two teenagers, one just 16 years old, to plan and execute a mass shooting in a place meant for learning and safety? In this episode, we explore the background of the shooters, the trauma of the survivors, and the heartbreaking loss of student Kendrick Castillo—who gave his life to stop the attack. This is a chilling look at one of the most disturbing school shootings in recent American history, fueled by hate, mental illness, and hidden pain. Warning: This episode contains graphic content, including school violence and the deaths of minors. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Devon Erickson, Alec McKinney, STEM School shooting, Kendrick Castillo, school shooting podcast, Colorado school shooting, teen shooters, mass shooting case, true crime podcast, Highlands Ranch tragedy, school violence, gun violence, real crime stories, shooter psychology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-true-crime-documentaries--6015157/support.
9 Juni 1h 18min
