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Robert Kessler McKay Bay Murder Trial

Jury selection is underway for Robert Kessler, a 74-year-old Tampa man accused of killing and dismembering Stephanie Crone-Overholts in 2021 and dumping her body in McKay Bay. Kessler, who is representing himself, offered to plead guilty in exchange for a cheesesteak, fries, and a Pepsi, a request that was denied by the judge.

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  1. Yesterday1 item
    1. Florida murder defendant Robert Kessler offers to plead guilty in exchange for a cheesesteakDuring jury selection for his first-degree murder trial, 74-year-old Robert Kessler told a Hillsborough County circuit judge he would plead guilty if provided a cheesesteak, fries, and a Pepsi to saveLos Angeles County
  2. Mon, Oct 265 items
    1. Murder Trial Defendant Asks for Cheesesteak to Change PleaDuring jury selection for his murder trial, a Tampa man accused of killing and dismembering a woman in 2021 offered to change his plea to guilty in exchange for a cheesesteak, fries, and a Pepsi. The Hillsborough County3 reports
    2. Murder Suspect Requests Cheesesteak for Guilty PleaHillsborough County
    3. Jury Selection Begins in McKay Bay Murder TrialHillsborough County
    4. Jury Selection Begins in Hillsborough Murder TrialHillsborough County
    5. Jury Selection Starts in McKay Bay Murder TrialHillsborough County
  3. Fri, Sep 111 item
    1. Hillsborough County hosts annual Patriot Day ceremony honoring September 11 victims at Veterans Memorial ParkVeterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered on Friday at Veterans Memorial Park in Hillsborough County for the annual Patriot Day ceremony marking the 25th anniversary Hillsborough County
  4. Fri, Sep 41 item
    1. National Transportation Safety Board investigates Hillsborough County plane crashThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a plane crash in Hillsborough County that resulted in the deaths of two medical professionals. Investigators were on-site Friday morninHillsborough County3 reports

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  1. 01Hillsborough Countyplace16 mentions
  2. 02Tampaplace9 mentions
  3. 03Robert Kesslerperson7 mentions
  4. 04McKay Baylocation7 mentions
  5. 05Pasco Countylocation7 mentions
  6. 06Dawn Stoneperson5 mentions
  7. 07David Siambanesperson5 mentions
  8. 08Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, 13th Judicial Circuitorganization4 mentions
  9. 09Pennsylvanialocation4 mentions
  10. 10National Transportation Safety Boardorganization4 mentions

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  • Topic to peopleRobert Kessler, Dawn Stone, David Siambanes
  • Topic to orgsHillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, 13th Judicial Circuit, National Transportation Safety Board
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  1. Oct 27, 2026NewsFlorida murder defendant Robert Kessler offers to plead guilty in exchange for a cheesesteak
  2. Oct 26, 2026NewsMurder Trial Defendant Asks for Cheesesteak to Change Plea
  3. Oct 26, 2026NewsMurder Trial Defendant Asks for Cheesesteak to Change Plea
  4. Oct 26, 2026NewsMurder Trial Defendant Asks for Cheesesteak to Change Plea
  5. Oct 26, 2026NewsMurder Suspect Requests Cheesesteak for Guilty Plea
  6. Oct 26, 2026NewsJury Selection Begins in McKay Bay Murder Trial
  7. Oct 26, 2026NewsJury Selection Begins in Hillsborough Murder Trial
  8. Oct 26, 2026NewsJury Selection Starts in McKay Bay Murder Trial
  9. Sep 11, 2026NewsHillsborough County hosts annual Patriot Day ceremony honoring September 11 victims at Veterans Memorial Park
  10. Sep 4, 2026NewsNational Transportation Safety Board investigates Hillsborough County plane crash

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