A Florida teenager, 16-year-old Miranda Corsette, was kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting up with a man she met through a social media application last month, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. Corsette was reported missing to the Gulfport Police Department on February 24.<\/p>\n
On February 14, Corsette met 35-year-old Steven Gress through a social media app. After meeting him the first time, she went home and then returned to his home, a duplex at 2708 27th Avenue North, the next day. According to police, Corsette stayed with Gress and his partner, 37-year-old Michelle Brandes, at their home until a dispute occurred on February 20, where the teen was beaten.<\/p>\n
Investigators believe that Corsette was killed sometime between February 20 and February 24, and that Gress drove her body to a house in Largo. Evidence at the Largo home indicates that the body was dismembered, driven to Hillsborough County, and placed in a dumpster at 2893 14th Avenue Southeast, Ruskin. Detectives located the dumpster and are working to find the body.<\/p>\n
Gress was arrested on Wednesday for drug possession and pointing a harpoon at his partner, police said. He is now facing a kidnapping charge in connection with Corsette’s disappearance. “This is still a very active investigation and more charges are expected,” police said.<\/p>\n
St. Petersburg police are still searching for Gress’ partner, Brandes, and are asking anyone with information to contact them.<\/p>\n
The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available. The police are working tirelessly to find Corsette’s body and bring justice to her family.<\/p>\n
* What was the reason for Miranda Corsette’s disappearance?
\n She was kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting a man she met through a social media application.
\n* Who is the suspect in the case?
\n Steven Gress, 35, is facing a kidnapping charge in connection with Corsette’s disappearance.
\n* What is the current status of the investigation?
\n The investigation is ongoing, and more charges are expected.
\n* Is Michelle Brandes still at large?
\n Yes, St. Petersburg police are still searching for Michelle Brandes, Gress’ partner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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