The Murder Of Maddie Soto

Between Care and Complicity, Shavaun Scott on Maddie Soto's Story

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In a thought-provoking episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," Shavaun Scott, a seasoned psychotherapist and author, delves into the complex and unsettling case of Maddie Soto, a 13-year-old girl whose life was tragically cut short. Stefan Stearns, linked to Maddie through his relationship with her mother, faces 60 charges of criminal abuse, yet no one has been charged with Maddie's murder. Key discussion points from the conversation include:

  • Stefan Stearns' Charges: Stearns is accused of various counts of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material, painting a grim picture of the environment Maddie lived in.
  • Mother's Behavior: Maddie's mother's interviews reveal a troubling lack of grief and possible dishonesty, indicated by physical signs of anxiety and evasion.
  • Psychological Insights: Scott offers insights into the mother's possible dependent personality disorder, suggesting an unhealthy enmeshment with Stearns that could explain her willingness to overlook or enable abuse.
  • Family Dynamics: The peculiar dynamic between Maddie's mother and Stearns, particularly in their interviews, suggests an imbalance in their relationship, with the mother appearing to comfort Stearns rather than expressing her own distress over her daughter's fate.
  • Implications for the Case: Scott emphasizes the importance of exploring the psychological profiles of those involved to understand the full scope of the tragedy and the potential complicity or victimization within the family.
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