How Did Jen Soto NOT See The Signs Of Maddie Soto's Abuse At The Hands Of Stephan Sterns?

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

On the "Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski" podcast, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott discuss the tragic case of Madeline Soto, a 13-year-old girl from Florida who was allegedly murdered by Stephan Sterns, her mother Jennifer Soto’s on-again, off-again boyfriend. The conversation explores the disturbing details of Madeline's life, marked by grooming, molestation, and abuse by Sterns, which Jennifer seemed to ignore or downplay. Scott suggests that Jennifer’s possible bipolar 1 disorder, combined with a lack of awareness or intelligence, might have contributed to her inability to grasp the severity of the situation. They discuss the troubling normalization of abuse in some families and how generational trauma might have affected Jennifer's reactions to her daughter’s abuse. The podcast also touches on the responses of Sterns’ parents, who seem to acknowledge his deep-seated problems, suggesting a pattern of long-standing issues. The episode highlights the need for better recognition and intervention in cases of familial abuse and raises important questions about accountability and mental health.

• Discussion about the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, allegedly by Stephan Sterns.
• Jennifer Soto's potential mental illness and her role in ignoring or downplaying the abuse.
• Exploration of generational trauma and its impact on perceptions of abuse.
• Jennifer’s minimization of her daughter’s sexual abuse, referring to it as “not evil.”
• Insights into the normalization of abusive behavior in some family dynamics.
• Speculation on Sterns' long-standing behavioral issues and the reactions of his parents.
• The podcast underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues and familial abuse.

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