Madeline Soto's Father Breaks Silence. BodyCam, 911 Calls, Updates

[@GrizzlyTrueCrime]

00:00:00 Intro 00:02:45 State Attorney's statement to the press 00:07:15 It could take 2 years to get to trial (or longer) 00:12:40 Madeline Soto's biological father breaks his silence 00:18:03 Bodycam of Stephen Sterns 00:35:55 The three 911 calls 00:52:02 Clips and tribute 00:53:48 Debrief and Outro Full Case Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL0cYrgj38mhp8jbDI-QRMLrcFMxL-BTLJ

[@LitaR1983]

Oh how I love how organized lol 😄😊 Been A Fan 4 A While.... Thank You For Your Hard Work .... 💯💯💯

[@heilylicord9600]

The body-cam video, the police officer I notice that he is holding his laugh, he want be empathetic but he is having a hard time do in it, I'm the only one that think like this ? 😊

[@LucyLu1965]

I applaud u 4 ur out standing work on diz case... Thxz & much Blessings🌻

[@cartergomez5390]

I'm late watching this but I have to ask: Is there any interviews from both the mothers of SS and JS?

[@marleneaguilar9626]

Cop is being so nice with this POS.. I’ve seen cops beat the hell out of young boys for much less.

[@Austin_99162]

It's truly disturbing to see her mother snuggling up to the man who has images of himself abusing her daughter on his phone. What is the matter with her? Unthinkable

[@angelapursley2811]

She is as sick as he is...reprehensible subhumans

[@bellamama331]

I totally agree. Very disturbing

[@deborl7278]

I know it's hard . It absolutely astonishes people . I am 70 years old and was abused for many years . I finally broke silence and my parents had NO IDEA !

[@Phoxie209]

@@deborl7278 my parents didn’t have a clue either.

[@kathleenvaldez6989]

It wasn’t his mother, his girlfriend, the lady who lost her daughter

[@savannahhargis]

I have a criminal past, when I was in active addiction as an older teen to 21 years old, I did a year in jail. Idk how they do it in FL, but you don’t get pillows in jail. People would use a TP roll if you were in a cell by yourself (when you first come in) usually you get the worst of the worst bedding mat when you first come in. People would tear the seams to take stuffing out to make pillows. (We would shove it into t shirts and tie it up) Some mats have built in pillows, but they aren’t comfortable. But honestly, IF you are guilty of a crime, they should make it hard. It’s not about comfort. Edit- I did a year in jail. A few months after I got out, I got pregnant, and changed my life, got clean. I’ve been clean 11/12 years now

[@crowmedicine3890]

That's amazing! Congratulations on conquering your addiction and staying clean. 💗

[@trustmesonimyourfather9097]

Hey hey, I’ve done time too. I gotta disagree somewhat? I think your punishment is having your freedom taken away. They don’t need to make it hard, that’s hard enough. No civilized country besides USA has messed up living arrangements in prison.

[@sherrykrause3410]

Much respect for you❣️

[@judymcnamara7439]

I have respect for people like you ,Congratulations. ❤

[@leedavis3704]

Congratulations band keep up being a awesome and better person

[@eileenbogle3938]

For this monster to complain about anything is absolutely disgusting. How dare he 👎

[@jrodamores87]

That part was hard for me to watch too.

[@dianayount2122]

wait til the other inmates get a hold of him, he will have a lot more to complain about..

[@Jil_Brian]

First thing I thought of was, what did Maddy see when she should have been safe in her bed? Also, where was she laying when LE found her? He deserves the same…IMO 🤬

[@chrislim7615]

She in heaven now n the good:Lord will watch over her**

[@chrislim7615]

That's the reason why he was at(Disney world)The answer.would be a(No she's not)it didn't happen:1,2,3dys???Helloo it happened approx.6yrs

[@juliewalker5417]

Im a new sub. Thanks for being an honest creator and not drama filled, just reporting the facts. Unfortunately, these are horrible stories you report on, but it's nice to hear about the case and not a bunch of nonsense.

[@clare1971]

Oh I am a long time fan and can assure you this is one of the best channels

[@sjworrier0613]

Yeah I subbed to them bc a majority of people reporting on this story seem to be doing so in the most tacky way possible, they’re one of the few I trust along with hidden true crime

[@dbanks17]

Gisela is the best and so are our Grizzly Family. The Victims and their Families always come first and are shown the utmost respect. Welcome to the Bear Den ❤

[@juliewalker5417]

I'm grateful to be here ❤

[@Cagirl_818]

I totally agree ❤️💯

[@michelleharris9278]

I have lost a child to illness, I cannot fathom how much worse this father feels knowing what his daughter went through. My heart breaks for him 😢

[@deborl7278]

THANKYOU FOR YOUR COMMENT it's Devastating ,do NOT THINK for one minute that a parent not involved in the crime it's self ,does Not feel guilty , I could have done this , I should have done that. ,if only , if only ...I'm 5 months in to loosing a child to violence. IT IS DEVASTATING , NOT TO MENTION what we go through community wise . We have actually stayed very close to home and shut out all community , when we need fellowship the most . We have our immediate family and GOD WE ARE HEALING

[@Ashleigh__Linda]

I’m so sorry for both of your losses I can not imagine 😢 I will keep you both in my prayers ❤

[@medow666]

Lost a daughter in 2022 😭😭😭. So I also know how terrible this is 😭😭😭. I had done everything in my power. To do what all parents would want to do 🤬🤬🤬👹. Poor girl 😭. Hope he gets hell every minute of his life 🤬🤬🤬

[@girlwithoutacountry644]

Agreed. I lost my 18 yo son to an accident, this would be the worst on top of the worst!! 💔💔

[@MariaCourtney-mp1wi]

I also lost my daughter to illness, I have never been the same since.

[@WOELS1807]

Poor father. He is trying not to point fingers. He is clearly broken! My heart goes out to him!

[@upcycle4earth393]

Why. Wasn’t the dad involved like it’s strange w him toov

[@BeingConformed]

Her real dad was NOT involved. He lives in Texas.

[@Liss9248]

He lives in Texas and sees her at most 1 to 2 times a year, right she was his first priority!

[@Misslynndance]

@@Liss9248exactly another loser in her life

[@allesasmart]

Key word, NOT involved.

[@carleyerichsen864]

Her bday pic reminds me when I told my mom at my 13 bday that I was being assaulted by my biological father since 6. Madeline's story has brought regressed memories and I am going to pursue charges against my dad in honor of her bravery and mine to come ❤❤❤

[@celticwarrior777]

Thats terrible carley 😢❤

[@claudiabothma]

Good for you! And what a tribute that will be. Strength and love to you.

[@fragilefleur]

I’m so sorry you endured such a situation and applaud your bravery now to pursue Justice! I’m sure Madeline would truly appreciate this as a tribute and also support you in your seeking some Justice where she never will bc she lost her life. You have yours and have the opportunity to do what she should have been able to do later. No doubt she was terrified to say anything and maybe he threatened her mom or grandma’s or even the dog’s lives to keep her quiet. Seriously very brave of you! You go girl and kick a&& and take your assailant to jail and get your own self back even if it takes time and loads of therapy. You deserve to have a life too! Stay strong! 💪⚖️

[@kattykakes8135]

Much luck to you, dear. Best of luck much love sent 💗💗

[@themamachar]

God bless you.

[@emeraldblue5291]

Did anyone notice when the father was asked if the mother being involved he was nodding his head while saying he didnt know? The body always tells the truth.

[@rebeccahowe5607]

Yes, I picked that up….he believes Jen knows more but doesn’t want to say. And when asked was Jen a good mother he shook his head no.

[@selfesteem3447]

SPOT ON !!!

[@kaseyzelenka109]

YES ! I was in the comments to see if anyone else noticed . He would be saying one thing while his body would say another . My heart breaks for this father .

[@dianec6290]

@@rebeccahowe5607 Well, he better shake his head no when she asks him if he was a good father, because clearly he was not.

[@allesasmart]

He is not let off the hook. He needs jail time too. Sick of men spewing their sperm then getting to live the high life with the audacity to complain about the mom/grandparent/aunt who albeit in this case are evil, however still had custody of the child in their care while he played around far away from Madeline. Doing fudging zoom calls ....please what a self absorbed jerk to cry tears over a child you didn't protect.

[@jjsmama401]

I’m still waiting for the mom to be charged.

[@juliaboneafiedpetsitter9690]

Would like to know how this can be a case of “ domestic violence “ ? ( as stated in the media) Let’s hope the mother is now cooperating with LE

[@danielleschiazza6172]

Yes!

[@suzymoroka297]

Me too 🤞🏾

[@K_T99.]

We all are

[@judymcnamara7439]

This story is very odd.Both of them are guilty. It's just taking time to get the Evidence sorted.

[@arcticcat7142]

Madeleine was such a beautiful young lady! You can see both her Mom and her Dad in her face. I pray that she is at peace.

[@laurapierce1243]

Your tribute to Maddie is so beautiful. It makes me cry everytime i watch it. Thank your for your compassionate coverage of this case💜

[@christineolexa5116]

I love when you often say "SHAME" because it sums up everything we are all feeling so deeply; very succinctly! Well done.✅. Thank you!

[@ISayWhatYouWanttoSay]

I hope the inmates finishes this case before two years.

[@maanmohammad8459]

Yeh but then the truth is lost.

[@angellavalence1183]

Yes!!!!!!

[@IndecentAngels]

​@@maanmohammad8459Omgosh You're so rightbI never thought of that,I guess rage got to me

[@elleng2023]

Thank you Gisela 🐻🌴. Love the tributes you make. The best.

[@vloggjamm4891]

This sheriff is genius at his job. He’s no doubt heard it all before and knows he’s got a perp. Keeping him calm…

[@legallyredone5561]

💯

[@kimdelo9795]

If you create an easygoing rapport with him he may end up dropping some info. Treat him like crap and he's not going to tell you ANYTHING.

[@eliseperle7826]

He probably just had to keep a conversation to be able to deal with the drive knowing he is transporting a nasty human being

[@cindymcmillan609]

No he wasn’t a genius. He is probably a dirty cop himself!

[@katefulmer8595]

I was thinking the same thing. They are probably trained to make conversation so the arrested person doesn't pull a Letecia Stauch.

[@robmcmullen9192]

Justice watched the replay! The interview with Madeline's biological dad was heartbreaking! It was also very disturbing that her mom did not make the 911 call! This is very suspect! The tribute for Madeline was beautiful! Excellent work, G!

[@savannahhargis]

He said “a year and a half two years before this case comes to trial,” not to be charged. Hopefully he’s charged soon, and honestly I believe her mother knew.

[@cbliss]

Those 2 young men interviewed sounded so mature. So sweet. The sex abuse happens so much to our children. As a survivor myself I taught my children to tell me, but you can never be 100% sure they will. My heart breaks for those who loved this little girl.

[@wordsleuth992]

I immediately thought that too, what little loves!

[@mirzamay]

And unfortunately I don't think anyone close to her really loved her. 😞😥

[@babygirl3781]

These poor babies need to be protected from step parents with evil intentions

[@angelapursley2811]

As well as ALL EVIL POS'

[@starflower703]

This case has me in tears. This so could have been me. I had a stepfather who started grooming me from the day I met him. I can’t explain exactly why, other than fear, that I spoke up when he started trying to slide his hands into my bra or underwear. I was 13-15. It started slowly and gradually escalated. Even though I had never been taught about inappropriate touch, I had a sense that what he was doing was wrong and it wasn’t going to end well. I finally got up the nerve to tell. My mother didn’t believe me and accused me of trying to seduce her husband. I didn’t even know what that meant and looked it up in a dictionary. I then went to my father and told him. I thank God every day he listened and believed me. He took immediate action to get me free of that house of horrors. My maternal grandparents stepped in and took me in. My mother wouldn’t allow me to live with my father. I have recovered and been to counseling. It’s been many years and my abuser is dead. I have never celebrated when I was told someone died, but when I received a call telling me he had died of a major heart attack, I celebrated! This man was a horrible person. He beat his own daughter with a broom handle. Good riddance! Some people can never recover and become safe in society and he was one of them!

[@karenkennedy6331]

My son’s girlfriend was s/a by a stepfather type after her father died , her mom and family ok with it, she told in high school finally , he never went to jail. Mom mad she told. I am having a hard time understanding the mom.

[@headcheese66]

I'm so sorry you went through that. Stay strong as you are.

[@dbanks17]

You are so brave and strong and thank you for sharing your story. Shame on your Mom, but I’ve heard this is very common, unfortunately. GOD bless your Dad for believing and fighting to get you out of that situation. I applaud you 🙏🏾❤️

[@tauresattauresa7137]

Sadly you mum was not a good mum either. I am sorry

[@crowmedicine3890]

I'm so sad to hear you had to go through that, and have your mom not protect you. Happy to see that you're healed and strong.

[@nakiafreda494]

I think in the end, we'll all be so surprised because it's gonna be deeper than we think it is more people involved.

[@Jerry-xg3pz]

Looks like that....

[@angelacevedo8824]

It is. I believe he was selling her videos

[@JackieBlue65]

It's so much worse than I thought at first 🤢🤮

[@carolet17]

Jen comforting him makes me want to puke

[@maanmohammad8459]

Makes me think she killed her.

[@christianward-nisbet8833]

I have NO faith in Jenn Soto, never mind the pervert in the back of the cop car.

[@rowan3946]

I thought that was odd also. She is the mother. Why is she comforting him?

[@jjsmama401]

This is killing me. 😢😢😢😢 poor Maddy and poor father. ❤

[@bonniegropper]

Just heartbreaking,soar with the angels,sweet girl.

[@tammymccray7656]

Poor Maddy. Her father failed her too

[@karamelscorpio0681]

Her father wasnt there either she said she wanted to live in the woods not with her father..He failed her tooIts poor Maddy@@jjsmama401

[@raincollector]

Hi G, missed you live but I always watch!❤

[@nhangnguyen5252]

I think the responders came at 8pm, so nearly 4hrs to respond to a missing child report! That is unacceptable and disgusting.

[@sherrykrause3410]

I know.. “ oh sorry, we’re short staffed and well, too bad. We’ll get to you when we get to you.” If I had respect for the family, I’d shout “Lawsuit!”

[@wordsleuth992]

Unacceptable in my opinion. Does the dispatcher not have the discretion to call the chief or someone who can re-distribute his officers? I imagine there may have been some officers who would have put their current call on pause to respond immediately to a missing child call!!

[@interpretercarmenortiz9577]

I do think this cup is a smart a.

[@interpretercarmenortiz9577]

Unacceptable

[@strychnyne3530]

That's why you shouldn't count on police to protect you and your family.

[@JoanieB-ss1vm]

Replay. Mr. Bain looking quite spiffy! I like him. Her poor Dad. He’s being so careful through such devastating heartache. Thank you for this today.

[@katmack4215]

Could spend the rest of his life in prison? 🤨 Ohhh,he is MOST DEFINITELY gonna spend the rest of his life in prison!!

[@karrylynmartinyates4153]

Florida has de@th penalty if victim is under 12

[@wordsleuth992]

There are definitely NO guarantee’s on that on the charges he is held on currently. The justice system gives notoriously light sentences for these horrific child s** abuse charges. He may be out in under 10 with time served and “good behavior”. I don’t think there should be a leniency for good behavior in prison. it’s easy to play by the rules there where they don’t have their choice of victims to prey upon!! A case locally where a man was charged with the largest CSAM collection in history and abused 5 young children was sentenced to 13 1/2 years and was out in roughly 8 years with time served despite the fact that he was classified as a “dangerous offender”. It makes no sense why we return these convicts to society to prey on vulnerable children!

[@ITZCHELSEA2244]

​@@wordsleuth992they aren't alowed near children tho so they should be alowed out but they have rules they have to follow

[@dawnatkinson7704]

I feel for this dad...hes being measured in his responses but his body language is interesting - notice his head nodding when asked if he thought Jenn was involved, and shaking his head when asked if she was a good mother....very interesting. Justice for Madeleine ❤

[@GrizzlyTrueCrime]

Yes 🙈

[@Liss9248]

I can guarantee he’s not a good dad, he lives in Texas and sees her 1 to 2 times a year. He had no idea what she was going through but that’s his fault he wasn’t there. If she was so important to him he would live closer.

[@trustmesonimyourfather9097]

@@Liss9248hey hey, you don’t have evidence to back up what you’re saying. Peoples living situations are dictated by several factors.

[@marylinthicum678]

I noticed him shaking his head back and forth(no) when he said "Maddie was the most import person to my wife and I."

[@TourettesMajestic]

@@Liss9248dude. Sometimes mothers make custody disputes very very difficult. Just because he didn’t physically see her in the flesh very often doesn’t mean he was a crappy father.

[@JJtvee]

Why didn't Dad drive down for Madeline's birthday? It was on a Sunday. Both of Madeline's parents missed her birthday.

[@jaj4706]

Her dad lives in Texas tho right? So driving in for Sunday and likely having to work Monday would be hard and maybe that’s why the party wasn’t on Saturday

[@jaj4706]

The dad lives in TX tho ans would have been difficult to drive in for Sunday if he works Monday. Maybe that’s why Jen did the Sunday party.. out of spite

[@nickyjones867]

Because he had another family. In an interview he only spoke to Maddie a couple of times a year. He couldn’t be bothered with her

[@fennel067]

@@jaj4706 Jenn’s family probably didn’t like bio dad.

[@gaysy1st]

​@@nickyjones867 That's not fair. You don't know how hard they made it for him. Knowing what we know now, I doubt they encouraged much interaction, because they didn't want him finding out what was going on.

[@ecaryn.]

Stephan's friends/roommates have said he had an Adderall addiction. It is not uncommon for parents to push for an ADHD diagnosis for their children as a source of Adderall for the parents. When she was diagnosed could add to the suspicion of what lengths the mom would go to to please Stephan. As a side note, based on the news interviews and 911 calls, I get a tone of suspicion or frustration from the grandmother and sister towards, or about, Jenn. Interesting.

[@JenniferLane-lm8xv]

Definitely my friend is a teacher and sees this all the time. The school has even had to go to court to get half of the prescription so the student was able to get it.

[@Peace-tk3gr]

Doubt he had friends. These types are loners.

[@Nallisn]

I find it odd that the Stefan sterns has been with the mom for 7 years and the bio dad has never met him in person?

[@SueP-jg9vx]

I don't. Many "dads" like that

[@RoyalWatcher1985]

Great point. I am not sure if Tyler Wallace has never met Stephan Sterns. It sounds like Tyler Wallace left Jennifer Soto when he saw she was having mental health problems. He had a daughter from a previous relationship who he took with him. He left Madeline Soto with Jennifer Soto. I think he is the biological father of Madeline Soto but I also read something online saying he was her stepfather. But, if her biological father, if we believe Jennifer Soto's account, Tyler Wallace only called or texted Madeline once in a while. Madeline Soto did visit him in 2023 in Houston, TEXAS where he lives with his 2nd wife. But, the distance he lived from Madeline Soto made it difficult for him to be in her life on a regular basis.

[@forpetessake3532]

they live so far apart

[@KKonYouTube]

Why did it take the police SO MANY calls before they bothered to consider Maddie a priority? What other emergency was happening in the area during all the 911 calls, that took the attention of every single deputy?

[@justkiddin84]

Probably because she was 13, and her mother didn’t bother to call and say she wouldn’t run away and advocate for her.

[@waitaminute2015]

Recently a few neighbors and myself called 911 for domestic violence in our complex , outside in the parking lot. It was almond an hour and several calls. Floridah.

[@wordsleuth992]

@@justkiddin84that has nothing to do with it. The dispatcher should have notified the chief who would have attended immediately; protocols were not followed!

[@interpretercarmenortiz9577]

Unacceptable

[@interpretercarmenortiz9577]

Mom failed to protect her. Police failed madeleine too, they took too long to answer the emergency serious call And they are taking too long to resolve this case .

[@lucar2293]

Is it possible that the mom found out about the abuse, and in her mind she became jealous? Unfortunately this happens from time to time ...

[@astroterf.]

I think so 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SunshineandRoses1111]

Anything, at this point, is possible...but if so, how sick.

[@susanna8612]

No. The monster pedo did it all by himself.

[@LindaClubb]

I agree .

[@Susanne-ro8qm]

Hey Gisela 🍀 I love your intro music, it makes me feel so comfy. This case is heartbreaking. It's hart to believe that no one noticed anything.

[@DrPatriceBerry]

Thank you so much for these updates! I understand them limiting the release of info to not taint the prospective jury. When tragedies like this happen we want answers asap; however, I think the investigation will take time. I’m sure they are ruling out any other possible defendants to not get it wrong and truly get justice for Maddy ❤️

[@lisamcgraw7929]

Someone needs to share the conversation between the officer driving THIS despicable to DELPHI as an example of how an arrested person (innocent until proven guilty)! This officer is an amazing person ❤

[@emilyjones851]

He said 1-1/2 to 2 years before it goes to TRIAL, not before murder charges are filed

[@Leaveit_alone]

💯 And that is a normal timeframe.

[@GrizzlyTrueCrime]

True. Hence I need to still find that other clip 🤓 Where they said it could take 2 years of investigating to even charge anyone with murder 😱 I hope that's not true. Charges soon?!

[@SNG23]

@@GrizzlyTrueCrimeI think that person got it wrong.

[@sarapeterson5609]

@SNG23 YEP..YOU'RE RIGHT ✅️ 👌

[@rethalewisPT]

Maybe it won't be a trial.... he could just take a plea.... who knows

[@lucyElaine5656]

Another great video, I feel so sorry for Madeline's Father.

[@mistypuffs]

Ty so much for your updates

[@deborl7278]

My heart goes to this Daddy and father. He is damn sure stronger then me , Loosing my son to violence in November 2023 i still cannot face public . Let alone talk about it . He is a champion in my eyes because we must keep others from going through what we have , although we know there are many that will . God bless

[@kattykakes8135]

God bless pretty butterfly 🦋

[@JackieBlue65]

I'm so sorry, Praying for some kind of healing ❤❤❤✝️♾️🕊️💜 God Bless.

[@LisaAnneNewell]

I recently lost my husband on May 9th, I so understand when he says I can’t grasp it. In my case, he was sick. For this man, it was his child and such horrific circumstances. He has to be reeling and probably still in shock. You walk around feeling like you’re not in your own body, but as a mom and grandma…this I can’t fathom what this father and his wife are going through.

[@TinyRanter]

I’m so sorry for your loss, and I’m praying for your strength.

[@nhangnguyen5252]

Watching after the live stream. The cop is just being professional with the small talk, but he is immediately aware when Sterns starts fiddling with his restraints. He is a professional

[@MEntranced.]

Thank you for this video:). Very heart wrenching. This case really gets to me.

[@Myster-Man-Channel]

I know it's hard for some to hear the police officer be empathetic, kind, and make small talk with the defendent, but this builds a repore that could lead to information. detectives do this all the time with people they interview. My dad worked in missing exploited children's unit for years and he got many confessions by acting like their buddy. Telling them he understood and made what they did seem less serious. He certainly didnt believe that, he fought hard to make sure abusers of children got the harshest sentences. You have to do what you have to do.

[@sjworrier0613]

Keep in mind that every word and move is being recorded. The man is just doing his job and being that Stephen is dangerous… I imagine he’s keeping it friendly and wanting the drive to be as peaceful as possible so they both get to the destination without incident and nothing messes with the case against Stephen. Plus, the more comfortable Stephen is… the better, getting him to trust LE is not a bad thing in a situation like this. Allllll that said some people hate awkward silence and music is an easy way to keep a conversation going on a long drive.

[@delacyfans]

Personally I don’t think that waste of life would dare contemplate doing anything to that officer, he’s in victim mentality now and he only picks on little girls 😢

[@robinnast8815]

I really appreciate your crime investigation. The work you do is so good and very interesting

[@loudMouse11]

For your dedication to Maddie's justice.

[@GrizzlyTrueCrime]

Oh wow, thank you so much! Love, Gisela

[@bethysbarn]

I’m so sick of these POS parents and step parents right now, they all need throwing in jail from the missing kid cases just lately and the real fathers who clearly do care are being attacked for not doing enough or not doing more and maybe they should have but at least they have travelled to find their kids and like Seth Rogers, are out actively looking for them and wanted full custody and stuff and just can’t get my brain around to understanding, even slightly, those that just sit at home or miles away while others look for their babies, I just don’t know wtf is happening right now 😭💔 it honestly breaks my heart for these kids, my hubby and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost 12 years, we’re waiting for ivf currently and are about to start fostering and hopefully adopting too, I hate that these kids are being abused at home and are so unwanted when people like us would absolutely cherish them, we can’t wait to foster kids from these sorts of homes, they will always have a safe place here where they will never have to worry about being touched inappropriately, starved etc, never, ever! These people are monsters! 💔

[@ITZCHELSEA2244]

I'd you can't have bio kids why have them at all

[@ITZCHELSEA2244]

@FrackingYak I personally would never adopt I'd rather have my kids with my DNA

[@B_in_Florida]

They reported Maddie missing around 4 pm & LE showed up around 8 pm, smh

[@williamvasquez1677]

Maddies real dad really loved her. Its a shame that the courts gave custody to jennifer. Rest in peace maddie❤❤❤

[@judyf6220]

I don't think it's strange at all that the aunt called 911. I'd call for my sister, I could be way calmer and better relay info to police. I would like to know what emergency was higher priority for the police? It seems like they didn't take the call seriously.

[@silversmoke6]

Unfortunately, teens who disappear are often brushed off as runaways or delinquents and not a priority for police

[@TheStar798]

People can be so obtuse. The officer driving that monster is one of the MVPs of the tragedy! He elicited a wealth of information: it grew up on a farm; what it liked and hated about it; what music it likes and why (insight into his thought process); what part of the inconvenience of jail he was most offended by etc.... These are ALL things that skilled detectives can use as pressure points and bribes - heck, his familiarity with manure, fields and farm tracks probably informed how swiftly they found Maddie's body after the tip! (I've heard stupid detectives who were never Homicide investigators criticise the officer's causal banter - silly - you get more flies with honey than vinegar 🙄) In fact the officer treated him like a human being - even lawyered up, if he DID want to confess to anything, the monster would probably ask for this officer.

[@omarra6781]

Not to mention he can figure out if the guy's a habitual liar by asking Sterns what classical music he listens to, when the cop himself listens to classical. If Sterns just BSs about it, or if he can name particular songs, etc. is also extra info on how Sterns operates.

[@crowmedicine3890]

I agree completely.

[@TheStar798]

@@omarra6781 Exactly!

[@danielleschiazza6172]

True. Also he is on body cam. He has to be nice! These criminals will use anything they can against law enforcement to try and gain something. His lawyers can say they made him so uncomfortable to coerce a confession. They have to cover their ass.

[@Austin_99162]

@TheStar: you're right, there's more than meets the eye to a seemingly meaningless dialogue. For one thing, as pointed out by a guest on Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan, the officer elicited answers and clues by using the 5 senses in the course of conversation.

[@AstroMoonGoddess]

The fact that he brought up Chester Bennington is wild to me. He was groomed and SA’d as a boy and had been working behind the scenes to help protect children from this. The irony MY GOD. 🤬

[@audreydaleski1067]

Sterns: prison won't go easy on him.

[@kaleidoscopesthirdeyevizions]

He gonna have a very very hard time

[@franceslynch8815]

Beautiful memory images of Madeline. Held few tears back watching. Thank you Gisela for comforting ending to the update.❤

[@suegoulding1341]

Absolutely heartbreaking looking at her sweet face and such a lovely smile, RIP Madeleine ❤

[@waraira66]

Im sorry but the Father didnt try to meet the guy living in her daughters’ house?? Instagram?! Really! in 7 years.. no attempt? FATHERS DO BETTER. Why is that criminal scumbag being treated with silk gloves by the driver? He was charged with horrible crimes. What kind of music do you like?! Body temp? What?? Stephan Stern deserves to get in prison what He did to Maddie. Agree with authorities keeping evidence close to the chest. Casie Anthony didn’t get justice because of that. Her murderer is free living her life.

[@sarapeterson5609]

​@@missmarple8429👀👁👁👀

[@colinconnolly6285]

You kidding me? Was it the father who brought this monster into his daughters life? Her home? Was it the father who turned a blind eye to abuse because she needed to keep her man? Was it the father who lied to police & covered for the beast who abused & killed his daughter? MOTHERS DO BETTER! Stop prioritising your man over your kids.

[@DN-kz7xl]

So meeting the stepdad and finding out he is a scumbag, what could he have done? Refused that his wife could go out with the guy or what? Within the law, what would you suggest he should have done if he had met the guy and not liked him.

[@sjworrier0613]

The father seems like a nice guy but yeah seems like the bar is pretty low when it comes to being a “good father”, if the roles were reversed people would be outraged a mother didn’t insist on meeting the girlfriend of the child’s father.

[@colinconnolly6285]

@missmarple8429 Walked away? You mean knew he had no chance of custody so lived his own life with the limited time allowed with daughter? Try dealing with family courts as a father & come back telling me the options we have.

[@lesliejimenez5124]

I feel bad for his parents, the pain , you can’t believe your child can do this. Maddy needs justice so she can Rest In Peace.

[@BeckyInCa]

I believe the person said that it will take one or two years to go to trial, not that it would take one or two years to charge someone for her murder.

[@danielleschiazza6172]

I was thinking the same.

[@Frenchybgaddicted]

Replay crew . Thank you for this very good work.

[@portiawalker8334]

This man lived in Texas with his wife and other kids. He didn’t give two fucks about Maddie. He feels guilty for not doing the right thing as a dad and I can’t day I care. He’s not a victim in this. Just one of the adults who also failed Maddie and looking for sympathy.

[@nickyjones867]

💯

[@marygarcia456]

Why is the Mother not Arrested,She KNEW all along!!!!

[@claudiabothma]

I am confused. The police say they saw Madeline deceased in car on surveilance footage. If they could clearly see her, couldn't they also see Stefan driving and arrest him for un aliving her- or at the very least , the abuse of a corpse charge (driving her around) ?

[@danielleschiazza6172]

No. Driving with the body doesn't prove he killed her. It just proves he knew she was dead. He could be charged with abuse of a corpse or something along those lines but they need far more to prove murder.

[@f22cc65]

G, you’re my favorite live streamer. Thank you so much for all you do, your professionalism and compassion ❤

[@usakiwi1986]

The way Stephan smiles and nods when the Sheriff mentions having to put medicine in his sons orange juice makes me ill!

[@stevetrivago]

Heart breaking case… Thank you for covering it with such care Gisela

[@rbanko9937]

Her bio dad makes me sick

[@nickyjones867]

Me too. I can’t believe anyone feels sorry for him. He’s upset because he has a guilty conscience. He did absolutely nothing for that girl. He spoke to her once or twice a year on social media. He should feel so guilty

[@Curigirl]

This gets harder & harder each time a child is hurt, sending prayers for her family & friends. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SydMountaineer]

When someone is telling you about something emotional, a good, basic way to know whether you should be suspicious that they might be lying, or suspicious that they don’t have real emotions themselves about it, is *how it affects you, hearing it.* I learned that from the Behavior Panel - I’m not saying it’s a sure sign of lying, though, as it doesn’t always work that way (affecting the viewers emotions) for numerous reasons - but consider how Jenn’s interview, specifically her telling what happened, affected your emotions - for me, her emotions & behavior caused NO REACTION in me. If I didn’t understand English, she could’ve been someone saying that she was really scared & nervous about something, like how she got bad news from her doctor, or that she’s getting a divorce - but she definitely would not have come off as a mother who’s child was missing. Something is VERY WRONG.

[@beanj580]

I disagree. My mom does not show her emotions at all and is always calm, cool andcollected. It's like she is on auto pilot. Not everyone is an emotional wreck under pressure .

[@vickilane1398]

I took a nap and totally missed your live but here for the replay. 😊

[@jsthecat]

Dear Gisela thank you for reporting on the updates. I would ask that we remember Maddie as a young person who was funny, friendly and loving not just as a tragic victim. Remembering her as a victim who lived a tragic life doesn't serve her memory.

[@babygirl3781]

This is so Sad😢

[@Wendy-sn3mn]

I'm in the re-watch crew. Oh dear what a shame, having to use a toilet roll for a pillow. My heart bleeds.....NOT. That's nothing compared to the treatment he deserves. R.I.P Maddie

[@LacySpano]

THIS! nothing bleeds on our sweet Maddie. But yet, poor him right 😂 nope not from our crew! Not here *pal* ha!

[@platedlizard]

The system can take its time to take him into trial for murd3r because they got him on those other charges. There's a reason they're trying those separately, get him on the easier stuff that'll put him away for probably the rest of his natural life and then use that time to get the more serious charges really solid. I suspect Florida might want to roll out Old Sparky for him (metaphorically, at least)

[@tashaawesome6297]

I didn't think it could get much worse until you showed her loving, grieving, heartbroken father... you hear people say everyone reacts differently, but no, this is exactly how any parent that is absolutely destroyed inside would look like...my heart goes out to Maddys dad❤❤

[@imameatballbro]

Makes me wonder if Jennifer’s 911 call -if one was made- isn’t being released because she is under investigation.

[@marylinthicum678]

I thought her sister made the 911 call.

[@marylinthicum678]

There were several calls made because police took so long to show up.

[@imameatballbro]

@@marylinthicum678 not sure who made the call. But in the calls, it was stated they made three calls prior to the call where “three” calls were made. Only two calls released…either there wasn’t three calls, or one has not been released. Deductive reasoning implies either mom lied about calling, or, a call is being investigated. In my opinion.

[@astroterf.]

​@@imameatballbromy thoughts _exactly_ IF they made three calls 'already' there's a reason they haven't released the first one...and I believe it's for the same reason as you do

[@Lucy-ym8ch]

It's heartbreaking to think of his loss and grief. I'm so sorry for him.

[@victoriasadler1426]

I’m so glad this showed up again. I to feel so sorry for Maddie’s Bio-Dad, he did try to get full custody but at least he got holidays and summers with her, until the pandemic. After the pandemic Jenn started making excuses why Maddie couldn’t come. I think he was planning on taking her back to court, I listen to another interview with his sister and his wife, but I can’t remember where I watched it, it was early on in this case not long after they found Maddie. And Maddie looked very happy in pictures with her Dad & Stepmother. So sad, she should of been living with him, he at least shows emotion for his daughter. RIP Maddie 💜🕊💚🕊💜🕊

[@MaryJane-k3f]

I wish grandma and aunt were as concerned with Maddie not wanting to go home.

[@karamelscorpio0681]

I wish daddy was more in his daughter's life period...She have two parents

[@OhPaula]

Did I hear Dad say Jen told him she thought Maddie might have stayed overnight with a friend??? If so, then why did she say she saw Maddie dressing for school? Have I confused something?

[@Tay-fl8ym]

Wondering the same! The mom is sketchy for sure!!

[@LisaD22]

You heard correctly!

[@beanj580]

No he said mom thought maybe she was with a friend but verified she wasnt. Nothing about overnight

[@beanj580]

His exact words were we weren't sure if she was missing or staying with a friend.

[@beanj580]

He said staying at a friends house at the time. Meaning the time she was missing, nothing about the night before

[@fizizfuzzies]

What well-spoken, kind, thoughtful children in your tribute video. ❤

[@usakiwi1986]

Poor wee girl. RIP Madeline and Justice will come.

[@anaveliahernandez6490]

This case is so sad. If only madelene knew how many people are seeking justice for her 😢

[@marthaluciagonzalez1945]

And this woman caressing the killer... She needs to be in jail disgusting

[@audreydaleski1067]

Why did maddie's mom play up the missing story so? She knew. I'd have thought my child went home with a friend. She was building suspicion of foul play, instantly. Like some bad erson did...something. she also lied. She knew Maddie was dead.

[@ginnyhillyer]

I think so too

[@bambiber4722]

Of course she did

[@danielleschiazza6172]

I agree! She was hrll bent on that! As a mother, if I sent my child to school with my boyfriend (I would never!) And she turned up missing, I would immediately suspect him. All kinds of things would cross my mind, but I definitely would have a moment of 🤔👀 directed at him. Also she was caught lying, as we all know! And that lie in my mind proves she definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, knew! "I saw her getting ready around 9 am this morning" sheriff: "Stephan was seen discarding Maddies belongings in the dumpster at 7 am! So how did she see her getting ready if she was already dead? He wouldn't discard her things if she was alive and well. So she lied because she knew she was dead but couldn't say that! So she had to come up with something.

[@beanj580]

He was seen at 819 am discarding backpack and laptop according to police. Where are you all coming up with this 7am, some say 735am? It's like people just make it up as they go along and disregard what police are saying

[@beanj580]

Also jenn said she saw her around 8am, not 9 . This is how rumours start

[@AmericaVoice]

Oh my, thankyou for your tribute! I am a grown ass man who has been in combate and seen horrible things humans can do to eachother which has destenticed me to horrible things! But your tribute caused me to become very emotional because you brought this sweet gorgeous human alive! 💗

[@lindamateri7298]

My favourite picture of Maddie running at her Grandmas place

[@LisaV751]

Yessssss! It was beautiful and she was free….such a glorious girl! Now she is free from the abuse of that sick f**k and the neglect of her “mother” 🙄

[@Joy-m5u3j]

Reviewing, thank you. Such a complex.

[@fragilefleur]

Ironically he mentioned a farm and being dumped in a dumpster by accident and he dumped Madeline’s body on a farm and her things in a dumpster. There were many truths buried in his banter. Have to wonder what’s up with the classical and if he listened to that while SA’ing her. He gives info in his banter.

[@j.bellington9733]

Thank you Ms. Grizzly u have the most professional , carefully thoughtful, and empathetic reporting!❤

[@tracietaylormaddocks7114]

R. I. P. Maddie 😢🙏

[@JJtvee]

Everyone feeling bad for the father remember if he had not abandoned his daughter and left the state she lives in he would have been there to PROTECT HER FROM THE MONSTER. He abandoned her for a new family. The only reason Stephen was able to get close enough to Madeline was because there was NO FATHER IN HER LIFE TO SCARE OF PREDATORS.

[@SunshineandRoses1111]

That's not necessarily true. There are pictures of them together he obviously kept communication with her and loved her she happened to live with her mother who lived in Florida he lived somewhere else that doesn't mean he doesn't love her, I don't know enough I guess to form an opinion but I don't think I'd jump to that conclusion right off the bat.

[@victoriasadler1426]

He was in the military when Maddie was little, fighting in a war to keep us free. He was in her life.

[@susanna8612]

People divorse for many different reasons and he didnt abandoned her, they allways kept in touch.

[@bambieasterling6726]

My granddaughter's (2) momma moved many hours away. It isn't because she doesn't love them, it isn't because she is selfish or forgot her girls. I'm sure she still cries for them .. I'm convinced. She moved to straighten her life out. Nobody knows details, if the dad knew his daughter was in trouble he most likely would have broken chains down fast and gotten her away from this man. The father can't be blamed, you can't blame this daddy when he was unaware. Life happens, it's not right it's not fair and it wound up failing Maddie horribly, but I can nearly guarantee that this child would still be alive if her father had any clue she was being hurt.

[@rbanko9937]

Agree 💯

[@missyette]

Omg i LOVE your hair cut❤❤❤❤ sorry i havent been around for a bit to see it sooner, life has been happening but really love how it flows at your sholders

[@bambiber4722]

Are you for real??

[@sarapeterson5609]

@@bambiber4722 A BIT SELF CENTERED I'D SAY 😠.THANKS FOR SHARING COMMENT 👍

[@lindamateri7298]

She doesn’t make me think of a distraught mother at all

[@junedecarlo3604]

Great coverage as always. Love your thoughts I agree with all of them👍

[@selfesteem3447]

All these commenters saying how bad they feel for this REAL father. Oh REALLY NOW ! I'm not buying it. Where was real dad when Madeline needed him. In the dynamics she was living in, she would have really wished, no actually she would have fantasized, that she had, had a REAL father who had been there for her, in a REAL way. Actions speak louder. He knows he has to say that he perceived sterns as someone who was "warm" so others don't call him a bad father & so he can pretend like he was duped.

[@nickyjones867]

💯

[@TG-fq6vy]

Fathers be healthy and stay in your daughters lives. It’s your job to protect them.

[@punky19761]

I think it is banter and creating repore. They want him to feel comfortable with talking once they have him in an interview room.

[@LacySpano]

On top of that he's lawyered up.... sooo.... without an attorney present, nobody can ask him... a.... thing.... but if he speaks on his own.... 💅

[@carriefawcett9990]

*rapport

[@HiroForever]

@@carriefawcett9990thank you. How do so many people not know basic English

[@libragal1750]

Thank you for sharing with us . I love your background 🤩