Stephan Sterns’ Tearful Interview Before Madeline Soto’s Body Was Found
Stephan Sterns, charged with sexual abuse, appeared in a tearful interview with WFTV one day after Madeline Soto disappeared. More
March 5, 2024
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Murder of Madeline Soto: Interview with Stephan Sterns Before Arrest
Stephan Sterns appeared tearful in an interview with WFTV before he was arrested in connection with Madeline Soto's death. More
March 4, 2024
New Evidence Connects Stephan Sterns to Madeline Soto’s Death
Authorities say surveillance video shows Stephan Sterns throwing items into dumpster, including Madeline Soto's backpack. More
March 4, 2024
Missing Teen Madeline Soto’s Body Found
Investigators announced Friday night that they had located the body of missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, who was last seen on Feb. 26. More
March 1, 2024
GA v. Eligio Bishop: Polygamist Cult Leader Trial
A judge called alleged cult leader Eligio Bishop a 'master manipulator' as she handed down his sentence following his conviction. More
March 1, 2024
Judge Tells Eligio Bishop, ‘You’re a Master Manipulator’ at Sentencing
The judge noted Eligio Bishop's lack of remorse or regret as she handed down his sentence, calling him a 'master manipulator.' More
March 1, 2024
Polygamist Cult Leader Trial: Bishop Addresses Court During Sentencing
Eligio Bishop told the Court, "I still love you," repeatedly before he was sentenced for rape and false imprisonment. More
March 1, 2024
Polygamist Cult Leader Trial: Watch the Verdict
Eligio Bishop was not in the courtroom when the jury delivered its verdict on charges including rape and false imprisonment. More
March 1, 2024
Mother’s Boyfriend Arrested as Police Search for Madeline Soto
Police arrested Stephan Sterns after finding disturbing images and videos on his phone as they search for 13-year-old Madeline Soto. More
March 1, 2024
Eligio Bishop Wants COVID-19 Positive Judge Out
Eligio Bishop objected to the judge staying on the bench during his trial after she contracted COVID-19 and elected to leave the courtroom. More
March 1, 2024
Madeline Soto’s body found after mother’s boyfriend charged
UPDATE: Investigators found the body of missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto one day after taking her mother's boyfriend into custody. More
March 1, 2024
Eligio Bishop trial offers inside look at alleged sex cult Carbon Nation
Eligio Bishop did not testify in his defense. But the jury heard his police interview where he admitted to creating drama to draw an audience. More
March 1, 2024
Alleged Cult Leader Eligio Bishop Goes On Instagram Live During Trial
Alleged cult leader Eligio Bishop goes on Instagram Live during his trial to complain about the judge testing positive for COVID-19. More
February 29, 2024
Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records in Florida to be released
A new law in Florida will allow for the grand jury transcripts from a 2006 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein to be released on July 1. More
February 29, 2024
Alleged Cult Leader Attempts to Fire Attorney Mid-Trial
Eligio Bishop wanted to fire his attorney and bring in another, but the judge told him that he would have to represent himself pro se. More
February 29, 2024
Eligio Bishop Leaves Court After Objecting to Judge’s COVID-19 Status
After the judge scolded him for posting on social media about the trial, Eligio Bishop left court, saying he objected to the COVID-19 risk. More
February 29, 2024
Courtroom fireworks as alleged cult leader tries to fire lawyer
Accused cult leader Eligio Bishop threatened to fire his attorney, but decided not to following a heated back-and-forth with the judge. More
February 27, 2024
Courtroom Drama: Accused Cult Leader Tries to Fire Lawyer During Trial
Eligio Bishop argued with the judge, who told him that he could only have his current attorney or represent himself pro se. More
February 27, 2024
Alleged Victim Testifies Against Cult Leader Eligio Bishop
Alleged victim of Eligio Bishop testifies in the Polygamist Cult Leader Trial, where Bishop is charged with rape and false imprisonment. More
February 26, 2024
Polygamist Cult Leader Trial: Jury Hears Cult Leader’s Police Interview
The jury heard Eligio Bishop tell police that he made recordings of the victim having sex for educational purposes. More
February 26, 2024
Former Cult Follower Testifies Against Eligio Bishop
Aaron Dixon described joining Eligio Bishop, saying there were a 'multitude of rules' that could be changed or implemented at any time. More
February 23, 2024
A Closer Look at GA v. Eligio Bishop: Polygamist Cult Leader Trial
Eligio Bishop, accused of running polygamist cult Carbon Nation, faces charges of rape, false imprisonment, and posting revenge porn. More
February 23, 2024
Jury returns verdict in violent murder seen on stolen memory card
A jury deliberated for less than three hours before returning a verdict in a case centering around a brutal murder on video. More
February 22, 2024
Alaska Memory Card Murders: Watch the Verdict
A jury returned a verdict for Brian Steven Smith, who police said recorded videos of himself murdering a woman. More
February 22, 2024
Teens charged in death of stepfather who allegedly abused sister due in court
Two brothers and their friend are charged in the fatal beating of a Texas man who allegedly molested their younger sister. More
February 22, 2024
Chrystul Kizer Charged with Bail Jumping After Arrest
Chrystul Kizer has been charged with bail jumping after she was arrested in the wake of being on the run for two weeks. More
February 15, 2024
NY’s top court appears torn on tossing Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction
In their appeal, Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers argued the judge swayed the trial’s outcome with repeated rulings favorable to prosecutors. More
February 14, 2024
Chrystul Kizer, charged with killing abuser, arrested in Louisiana
Chrystul Kizer, accused of killing a man who sexually assaulted her, was arrested in Louisiana after nearly two weeks on the run. More
February 13, 2024
Criminologist: Brian Smith Planned Alaska Murders
A criminologist offers insight into the case of Brian Steven Smith, who she says carefully planned the murders of two women in Alaska. More
February 9, 2024
Stolen Memory Card Leads to Murder Charges
Police say gruesome photos and videos on an SD card link Brian Steven Smith to one of two murders he's charged with. More
February 8, 2024
