EXCLUSIVE: TEEN GAGS ON POOL BALL, SARAN WRAPPED HEAD, SUSPECTS POPEYES & PUTTPUTT, CHAINSAW

CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace

Disturbing new details have emerged in the torture and murder of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette.

Court documents reveal that at least six people knew Steven Gress, 37, and Michelle Brandes, 35, were holding Miranda against her will before she died.

Gress allegedly sent photos of Miranda, visibly bruised, to three people, including his mother. She told police she did not view the images but admitted her son tried to talk to her about Miranda. She said she shut down the conversation, telling him she didn’t want to know.

At least two neighbors reportedly saw Miranda in distress at the home. A woman who lived with Gress and Brandes witnessed a week of torture, the murder, and the clean-up that followed.

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The documents also outline a detailed timeline, including a trip to celebrate Brandes’ birthday at a Popeyes restaurant—while Miranda’s dismembered remains allegedly sat in Gress’ trunk.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst, Author of “Deal Breaker,” and featured in hit show: “Paris in Love” on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Paul Duffy – Former Deputy/Senior Inspector for the US Marshals, Senior Consultant with Group Nine Risk Consultants, and Contractor with the United States Marshals Service
Anna Sonoda – Child Grooming Expert, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Author: “Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target”
Kendall Crowns
Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), and NEW Podcast: “Mayhem in the Morgue” [launching on April 7]; Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
Dan Sullivan – Staff Writer, Tampa Bay Times; X @TimesDan, BlueSky: timesdan.bsky.social, Instagram: @timesdansullivan

Additional Guests

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  • Dave Horton  –  Landlord of Gress’ home
  • Andrea Lewis  – Partner at Searcy Law in Pam Beach, Florida, Former Felony Prosecutor at Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, and President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association,

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[Feature Photo: Miranda Corsette/Handout]