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Aug 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Florida man pleads guilty in teen murder case
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Steven Gress, 37, pleaded guilty Aug. 19 to first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette, a teen he met on Grindr. St. Petersburg police say Corsette was reported missing Feb. 24, 2025, and investigators determined she was killed between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, with her body dismembered and discarded after days of abuse.
WHO: Steven Gress; Miranda Corsette; Michelle Brandes
WHAT: Gress pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and kidnapping in Corsette’s death; authorities allege days of abuse and that Brandes wrapped plastic cling film over Corsette’s face.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: Gress pleaded guilty in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Corsette after investigators say she was abused over several days.
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