- Steven 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.
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