The Psychology of a Manipulator; Robin Dreeke on How Stephan Sterns Groomed Trust

What kind of person can look you in the eye, swear they’ve done nothing wrong, and actually believe it? Welcome to the twisted world of Stefan Stearns, the man at the center of the horrifying case of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. Investigators didn’t have to work too hard to follow his trail—it was practically lit up with neon signs, from self-incriminating digital evidence to surveillance footage that paints a grim picture. But what really makes this case stand out isn’t just the heinous crimes—it’s the chilling way Stearns seemingly rationalizes his actions.

Retired FBI Special Agent and behavioral expert Robin Dreeke breaks down the mind of a manipulator, diving into how predators like Stearns justify the unthinkable. From disturbing interrogation tactics to the unsettling way he deflects responsibility, we explore how investigators crack the mindset of a man who truly believes his own lies. But here’s the real question: Can someone like this even recognize that what they’re doing is evil, or are they just playing a different game altogether?

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