How does a mother rationalize the abuse of her own child? For Madeline Soto, the answer seems to be disassociation—compartmentalizing the horrors happening right under her roof. When confronted with undeniable evidence that her boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, allegedly abused and groomed her daughter, Soto’s reaction is nothing short of chilling. In this interrogation, Soto shows clear emotional disconnect, rubbing her hands as though trying to wipe away the guilt, while Robin Dreeke, retired FBI Special Agent, analyzes the trauma that led her to this moment. Could years of alleged abuse in her own life explain her lack of action, or is something deeper at play? And ultimately, does that excuse her from responsibility?

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