Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSteven Gress, 37, accused of kidnapping, murdering, and dismembering 16-year-old Miranda Corsette, requested to waive his trial and be executed. Gress made the unusual request to Pinellas County Judge Philip Federico, stating he has been ready to plead guilty and wants to avoid a trial. The judge ruled that Gress must undergo a medical review to ensure his competence before he will be permitted to waive his trial. Gress and co-defendant Michelle Brandes were indicted for first-degree murder, with both initially pleading not guilty but later blaming each other for the crime. The victim was allegedly lured to Gress's home via Grindr, then kidnapped and tortured for approximately a week before her body was dismembered and disposed of. In fullSuspect who admitted killing and dismembering Florida teen says he wants to be executed: ‘I’ll take the death penalty’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Man who admitted to torturing and dismembering teen asks to be executed
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSteven Gress, 37, accused of kidnapping, murdering, and dismembering 16-year-old Miranda Corsette, requested to waive his trial and be executed. Gress made the unusual request to Pinellas County Judge Philip Federico, stating he has been ready to plead guilty and wants to avoid a trial. The judge ruled that Gress must undergo a medical review to ensure his competence before he will be permitted to waive his trial. Gress and co-defendant Michelle Brandes were indicted for first-degree murder, with both initially pleading not guilty but later blaming each other for the crime. The victim was allegedly lured to Gress's home via Grindr, then kidnapped and tortured for approximately a week before her body was dismembered and disposed of. In fullSuspect who admitted killing and dismembering Florida teen says he wants to be executed: ‘I’ll take the death penalty’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
