While her daughter is still missing, Maddie Soto’s mother sits down with investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

They show her evidence proving Maddie is not alive. They also show her photos from Stephan Stern's phone, removing all doubt about what has been going on between her 38-year-old boyfriend and her 13-year-old daughter.

During the interview, investigators ask the mother about the motive—why would Sterns kill Maddie? Both investigators and the mother wonder: Is it possible Maddie was pregnant?

Joining Nancy Grace Today:  
Philip Dubé  - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst, Author – “Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: “Paris in Love” on Peacock;, Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Robin Dreeke – Behavior Expert & Retired FBI Special Agent / Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program; Author: “Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents Manual for Behavior Prediction;” X: @rdreekeke
Dr. Eric Eason – Board-certified Forensic Pathologist, Consultant; Instagram: @eric_a_eason, Facebook: Eric August Eason, LinkedIn: Eric Eason, MD
Hannah Mackenzie  - Anchor / Reporter Fox 35 Orlando website: t & IG: @Hannahh_Mackk 

While her daughter is still missing, Maddie Soto’s mother sits down with investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
They show her evidence proving Maddie is not alive. They also show her photos from Stephan Stern's phone, removing all doubt about what has been going on between her 38-year-old boyfriend and her 13-year-old daughter.
During the interview, investigators ask the mother about the motive—why would Sterns kill Maddie? Both investigators and the mother wonder: Is it possible Maddie was pregnant?
Joining Nancy Grace Today:  
<ul>
<li>Philip Dubé  - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal &amp; Constitutional Law; Forensics &amp; Mental Health Advocacy</li>
<li><a href="https://www.drbethanymarshall.com/">Dr. Bethany Marshall </a>– Psychoanalyst, Author – “Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: “Paris in Love” on Peacock;, Instagram &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive</li>
<li><a href="http://peopleformula.com/">Robin Dreeke</a> – Behavior Expert &amp; Retired FBI Special Agent / Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program; Author: “Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents Manual for Behavior Prediction;” X: @rdreekeke</li>
<li>Dr. Eric Eason – Board-certified Forensic Pathologist, Consultant; Instagram: @eric_a_eason, Facebook: Eric August Eason, LinkedIn: Eric Eason, MD</li>
<li><a href="https://www.fox35orlando.com/">Hannah Mackenzie</a>  - Anchor / Reporter Fox 35 Orlando website: t &amp; IG: @Hannahh_Mackk </li>
</ul>

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MADDIE SOTO, 13, BODY FOUND: WAS HOME PREGNANCY TEST MISSING?

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Kalie Goodwin tells a friend that she’s planning to stay in Houston for a few days with a new  acquaintance called “Country.” Kalie says she doesn’t know him very well, but is looking forward to spending a few days in the city. “Country” arrives to pick up Kalie around 7:00, so her friend says her goodbyes as she watches Kalie get in the passenger seat of a grey sedan.   

The day after Kalie heads to Houston, mom Kaci Richardson, gets a call from an unknown number. When she picks up, a man says he has Kalie, and he’ll hurt her unless Kaci pays him $500, an amount he claims Kalie stole from his car. In the background, Kaci can hear Kalie crying and screaming for help—then she hears her daughter get hit... with something metal. Kalie cries out, “Help me mom! They’re beating me. My face is so deformed.”  

Kaci can hear someone continuing to hit Kalie, and eventually the caller tells them to stop. The caller tells Kaci to send the money to a Cash App account “1007Owens,” but until they receive the transfer, they will continue to hurt Kalie. When they hang up, Kaci frantically tries to call Kalie, but she isn’t picking up the phone.   

Unsure what to do, Kaci calls Baytown police and gives them every detail of the call. However, officers are not convinced Kalie is really in danger. They ask Kaci if Kalie is low on cash or using drugs, and while Kaci denies both theories, officers still believe Kalie might be trying to scam her for money, and tell her the ‘ransom’ phone call is likely an elaborate hoax. Kaci continues trying to get in touch with her daughter, but with no luck, reports Kalie missing the next day.    

Joining Nancy Grace Today: Kaci Richardson,  Mother 
Wendy Patrick -  California prosecutor, President and Founder of Black Swan Verdicts, Author:   "Red Flags: Frenemies, Underminers, and Ruthless People" wendypatrickphd.com, ‘Today with Dr Wendy’ on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD,
Caryn Stark  - Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice 
Brian Fitzgibbons  -  Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,  uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Former. Marine and Iraq war veteran
Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of Primetime Crime on YouTube. Website: www.popcrime.tv & primetimecrimeshow.com X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV  

Kalie Goodwin tells a friend that she&rsquo;s planning to stay in Houston for a few days with a new&nbsp; acquaintance called &ldquo;Country.&rdquo; Kalie says she doesn&rsquo;t know him very well, but is looking forward to spending a few days in the city. &ldquo;Country&rdquo; arrives to pick up Kalie around 7:00, so her friend says her goodbyes as she watches Kalie get in the passenger seat of a grey sedan.&nbsp; &nbsp;
The day after Kalie heads to Houston, mom Kaci Richardson, gets a call from an unknown number. When she picks up, a man says he has Kalie, and he&rsquo;ll hurt her unless Kaci pays him $500, an amount he claims Kalie stole from his car. In the background, Kaci can hear Kalie crying and screaming for help&mdash;then she hears her daughter get hit... with something metal. Kalie cries out, &ldquo;Help me mom! They&rsquo;re beating me. My face is so deformed.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Kaci can hear someone continuing to hit Kalie, and eventually the caller tells them to stop. The caller tells Kaci to send the money to a Cash App account &ldquo;1007Owens,&rdquo; but until they receive the transfer, they will continue to hurt Kalie. When they hang up, Kaci frantically tries to call Kalie, but she isn&rsquo;t picking up the phone.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Unsure what to do, Kaci calls Baytown police and gives them every detail of the call. However, officers are not convinced Kalie is really in danger. They ask Kaci if Kalie is low on cash or using drugs, and while Kaci denies both theories, officers still believe Kalie might be trying to scam her for money, and tell her the &lsquo;ransom&rsquo; phone call is likely an elaborate hoax. Kaci continues trying to get in touch with her daughter, but with no luck, reports Kalie missing the next day.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace Today: Kaci Richardson,&nbsp; Mother&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Wendy Patrick -&nbsp; California prosecutor, President and Founder of Black Swan Verdicts, Author:&nbsp; &nbsp;"Red Flags: Frenemies, Underminers, and Ruthless People" wendypatrickphd.com, &lsquo;Today with Dr Wendy&rsquo; on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD,</li>
<li>Caryn Stark&nbsp; - Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, <a href="http://www.carynstark.com/" data-linkindex="6" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.carynstark.com</a>, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice&nbsp;</li>
<li>Brian Fitzgibbons&nbsp; -&nbsp; Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,&nbsp; uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Former. Marine and Iraq war veteran</li>
<li>Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of Primetime Crime on YouTube. Website: <a href="http://www.popcrime.tv/" data-linkindex="7" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.popcrime.tv</a> &amp;&nbsp;primetimecrimeshow.com&nbsp;X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

MYSTERIOUS CASH APP RANSOM NOTE FOR MISSING TEXAS BEAUTY: WHERE IS KALIE?

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Father tries to burn down home with his three children inside. Netflix sued for streaming issues. 

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Father tries to burn down home with his three children inside. Netflix sued for streaming issues.&nbsp;
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Crime Alert 12.26.24 | Man Sets Home On Fire with Three Children Inside

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While studying abroad in London, Amber Berbiglia meets Jose Tolsar and returns home in love.

After two years of dating, they plan to marry just weeks after her college graduation. One Friday afternoon, Amber leaves her apartment to pay bills and run errands. She stops to refuel at Murphy Gas in North Charleston.

Amber texts on her phone until 2:30 p.m. and is scheduled to start work at 4 p.m., but she never shows up. A co-worker calls to check on her, but the call goes straight to voicemail.

Later that Friday, a 911 call reports an injured person near a car on Old Sanders Road, under the Robert Edge Parkway overpass in North Myrtle Beach. Police respond quickly, finding a woman lying next to her running car with no witnesses in sight. A cell phone, inches from her hand, is actively ringing with missed calls, texts, and emails.

First responders find the woman with severe facial injuries that initially make it appear she had been shot. She had already died by the time help arrived, and no witnesses were present to explain what had happened. Investigators discover the woman’s purse inside the car with cash still intact, ruling out robbery as a motive. The victim is identified as Amber Berbiglia

 Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Amanda Berbiglia - Sister of Amber Berbiglia
Karen Ritchie - Best Friend of Amber
Barry Hutchinson Sr. -  Former 26 year law enforcement veteran and detective, owner & Chief Investigator for Barry & Associates Investigative Services located in Kansas & Missouri 
Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) and Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School
Alexis Tereszchuk  -  CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter  

While studying abroad in London, Amber Berbiglia meets Jose Tolsar and returns home in love.
After two years of dating, they plan to marry just weeks after her college graduation. One Friday afternoon, Amber leaves her apartment to pay bills and run errands. She stops to refuel at Murphy Gas in North Charleston.
Amber texts on her phone until 2:30 p.m. and is scheduled to start work at 4 p.m., but she never shows up. A co-worker calls to check on her, but the call goes straight to voicemail.
Later that Friday, a 911 call reports an injured person near a car on Old Sanders Road, under the Robert Edge Parkway overpass in North Myrtle Beach. Police respond quickly, finding a woman lying next to her running car with no witnesses in sight. A cell phone, inches from her hand, is actively ringing with missed calls, texts, and emails.
First responders find the woman with severe facial injuries that initially make it appear she had been shot. She had already died by the time help arrived, and no witnesses were present to explain what had happened. Investigators discover the woman&rsquo;s purse inside the car with cash still intact, ruling out robbery as a motive. The victim is identified as Amber Berbiglia
&nbsp;Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li>Amanda Berbiglia - Sister of Amber Berbiglia</li>
<li>Karen Ritchie - Best Friend of Amber</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pibarry.com%20&nbsp;">Barry Hutchinson Sr.</a> -&nbsp; Former 26 year law enforcement veteran and detective, owner &amp; Chief Investigator for Barry &amp; Associates Investigative Services located in Kansas &amp; Missouri&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns &ndash; Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) and Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School</li>
<li>Alexis Tereszchuk&nbsp; -&nbsp; CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

UNSOLVED: AMBER BERBIGLIA  FOUND DEAD , CAR STILL RUNNING

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MADDIE SOTO, 13, BODY FOUND: WAS HOME PREGNANCY TEST MISSING?

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