"Prime Suspect in Madeline Soto's Death Admits Guilt as Community Mourns"

The prime suspect in the death of Florida teen Madeline Soto, Stephan Sterns, admitted in a tearful interview with local news that "it's hard not to blame" himself, one day after the girl vanished. Police later found Madeline's remains in a wooded area, and Sterns was arrested on unrelated charges of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material. He initially claimed to have dropped the teen off at school, but evidence showed otherwise. Additional charges against Sterns are possible as police continue their investigation.