When Miranda Corsette loses both parents, she moves in with her grandmother in Gulfport, Florida.
The teenager’s grandmother was happy when she saw Miranda getting ready for a Valentine’s Day date. Miranda seemed to have had a wonderful time, although unknown to her grandmother, she did not meet up with another teenager. Instead, she spent the evening with a 37-year-old man named Steven Gress.
Early the next day at 3:41 a.m., Miranda silently left her home and took an Uber to Gress’ place, where he lived with Michelle Brandes, who was 35 years old. The neighbors and the police were familiar with the couple due to their frequent loud arguments that sometimes turned violent. Law enforcement had been called to their duplex in St. Petersburg seven times that year.
For several days, Miranda stayed with the couple and ignored the concerned messages from her family. Then, after nine days on February 24, her grandmother reported her disappearance. Her family took to social media, mentioning that Miranda was last seen entering an Uber early on February 15. Those close to her expressed that it was unusual for her to not be in touch for such a long period.
On February 25, St. Petersburg police respond to another welfare check requested by Gress and Brandes’ upstairs neighbor. When officers arrive, neither Gress nor Brandes is home. Their landlord provides police with Gress’ phone number, and over the phone, Gress grants permission for them to enter. Officers find nothing unusual inside.
Where is Miranda Corsette?
Joining Nancy Grace today:
Additional Guests
- Andrea Lewis – Partner at Searcy Law, Former Felony Prosecutor at Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office – where Epstein was prosecuted, President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Adrienne – Lived next door to suspects Steven Gress and Michele Brandes
- Susan Hendricks – Journalist, Author of “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;” IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks
- Sydney Sumner – CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter
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[Feature Photo: Miranda Corsette/Handout]
