🔍Meline was never dropped off at school on the morning of February 26th.
💔Stefan Sterns moved Meline's body in the early morning hours of that day.
🗑️Video evidence shows Stefan Sterns discarding items in a dumpster.
👥Dozens of detectives and specialized team members are working nonstop on the case.
⚖️The investigation has transitioned to a homicide investigation, led by the CMI Police Department.
Was Meline's mother informed about the developments?
—Yes, detectives from the CMI Police Department met with Meline's mother and informed her about the devastating news.
What evidence led to the belief that Meline is dead?
—Video evidence shows Stefan Sterns discarding items in a dumpster, leading investigators to believe that Meline was already dead at the time.
What items were recovered from the dumpster?
—Meline's backpack and her school-issued laptop were recovered from the dumpster.
Is Meline's mother a suspect in this case?
—Meline's mother is cooperating with the investigation, and to our knowledge, she is not considered a suspect.
Are there any new charges for Stefan Sterns?
—The investigation is ongoing, and as more evidence comes up, there may be more charges in the future.
00:00Despite not finding Meline, it is now confirmed that she is dead.
01:20Video evidence shows Stefan Sterns discarding items in a dumpster at the apartment complex in CMI.
01:32Meline's backpack and her school-issued laptop were recovered from the dumpster.
01:46Stefan Sterns was seen returning to the apartment complex, with Meline visible in the vehicle.
02:18The CMI Police Department is now the lead agency in the investigation.
