Sudden Disappearance
Madeline Soto disappeared on an ordinary school morning in Kissimmee, Florida, after walking away from her drop-off point.
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Where did Madeline Soto disappear?
She disappeared in Kissimmee, Florida, after being dropped off a block away from school.
12How did the family respond to the disappearance?
The family made 911 calls, rechecked routes, and called friends while scrambling for answers.
4What characterized the search for Madeline?
It was a race against the clock to find her, with underlying family complexities.
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This guide is based on the episode 'Episode 360' from the show 'Sword and Scale', published on 2026-07-21.
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13-year-old Madeline Soto vanishes on what should have been an ordinary school morning in Kissimmee, Florida.
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She’s dropped off just a block away, and nothing about it feels unusual.
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She walks off, heading toward school… and disappears.
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Calls to 911 reveal a family scrambling for answers: rechecking routes, calling friends, waiting for help that isn’t coming fast enough.
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Beneath the family’s lies, it’s a race against the clock to find Maddie.
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