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    Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns’ murder trial delayed

    By Gene Saladna,

    11 days ago
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    Trial for a man accused of killing his girlfriend’s teenage daughter in Osceola County has been delayed.

    WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS

    Investigators said Stephan Sterns killed 13-year-old Madeline Soto back in February.

    Sterns was supposed to go on trial for her murder next week.

    READ: Deputies continue search for ‘person of interest’ after 13-year-old girl’s murder in Orange County

    But on Wednesday, a judge set a status hearing for Oct. 14.

    At that time, attorneys will submit a proposed trial schedule for the judge to approve or deny.

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    Sterns did not attend Wednesday’s court hearing.

    Stay with WFTV.com for any developments in this case.

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