In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," Tony and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott delve into the harrowing case surrounding the sexual abuse and tragic death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. The conversation explores the dynamics within Madeline's family, particularly focusing on the alarming behaviors of Stephan Stearns, Madeline's mother's boyfriend, and the unsettling reactions and possible awareness of Madeline's mother, Jen Soto. Shavaun Scott brings her expertise to analyze the psychological aspects of the case, including denial, plausible deniability, and the complex reasons an individual might ignore or enable such abuse. The discussion also touches on Stephan's bizarre and disturbing sexual behaviors, as revealed by individuals who knew him and by evidence found by the police. The podcast episode raises critical questions about parental responsibility, the signs of sexual predation, and the societal mechanisms that allow such tragic circumstances to unfold.

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