😨 Florida Killer Laughs in Court—Then Makes a Chilling Demand Over the Teen Girl’s Murder…

In a 𝓈𝒽𝓸𝒸𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 courtroom scene, Steven Gress, a 37-year-old Florida man, laughed as he pleaded guilty to the heinous kidnapping and murder of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette. Gress, who changed his plea in a Pinellas County courtroom, is reportedly seeking the death penalty for himself, claiming it is the “right thing to do.”

During the hearing, Gress appeared unfazed, smiling as he addressed the court. While he admitted to being involved in the events that led to Corsette’s tragic death, he insisted, “I did not 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 Miranda.” His chilling remarks came just months after he was arrested for the February 2025 crime, which has left the community in disbelief.

Gress had previously expressed his desire to plead guilty during a court appearance in July, but Judge Philip Federico mandated a competency evaluation before accepting the plea. According to court psychologist Dr. Mark Crawford, Gress was cooperative and understood the implications of his decision, asserting that it was not influenced by any mental illness.

As Gress stood before Judge Federico, he was reminded of the serious consequences of his plea, which could result in either life imprisonment or the death penalty. “Life or death is a lose-lose,” he reportedly said, laughing as he added, “I would rather do the lesser time than spend the next 53 years of my life behind bars.”

The disturbing details of the case reveal that Gress lured Corsette to his home via the dating app Grindr on Valentine’s Day 2025. He picked her up from her grandmother’s house and took her to his apartment, where he and his partner, Michelle Brandes, allegedly subjected her to a week of 𝓪𝓫𝓾𝓼𝓮 after accusing her of stealing a ring.

Witness accounts describe Gress as having boasted about the 𝓪𝓫𝓾𝓼𝓮 to neighbors, and reports indicate that Gress’s mother received distressing photos of Corsette during this time. Authorities believe Corsette was killed between February 20th and 24th, with Gress later detailing to police a gruesome account of how her body was dismembered using a chainsaw.

Brandes, who reportedly turned herself in shortly after Gress’s arrest, has pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping and murder. She faces similar potential penalties if convicted, with her pretrial hearing scheduled for October 22, 2026.

Now, as Gress prepares for a penalty phase hearing set for November 4, the community is left grappling with the aftermath of this tragedy. How will the legal system address such a chilling case?