Outrage is growing in Florida after convicted child killer Stephan Sterns accepted a surprise plea deal in the case of 12-year-old Meline Sto — sparing himself a full public trial despite overwhelming evidence of abuse and murder.

Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down what happened inside the courtroom and why she believes this “sneaky plea” robbed Meline of true justice.

According to investigators, Sterns exploited and abused Meline for years, beginning when she was just 11. Disturbing videos and photos recovered from his phone documented the abuse, while forensic and surveillance evidence tied him to her murder. Authorities say Meline was strangled at night, her body later staged in a car to make it appear she had been dropped off at school.

Despite what Coffindaffer calls an “airtight case,” prosecutors allowed Sterns to plead nolo contendere — meaning he didn’t even admit guilt. He was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, but avoided facing witnesses, testimony, and evidence in a jury trial.

Coffindaffer doesn’t hold back:

This case raises critical questions: Why did prosecutors cut this deal? Did the justice system betray Meline Sto one final time? And what does this mean for future child victim cases?

Jennifer Coffindaffer exposes the truth, demands accountability, and speaks for the victim in this powerful episode.

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