A Florida couple has been charged in the tragic death of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette, who they allegedly met on the dating app Grindr. The lawsuit filed by her estate accuses the app of negligence, claiming that Grindr’s lack of proper age verification allowed the teen to access the platform and meet her alleged killers.
On February 14, 2025, Corsette reportedly met 35-year-old Steven Gress through Grindr’s geolocation feature. The two arranged an in-person meeting, which ultimately led to the teen’s brutal death. The lawsuit against Grindr argues that its reliance on self-reported birthdates rather than biometric checks made it easy for minors to sign up and interact with dangerous individuals, including Gress.
The case has raised serious questions about the safety features on dating platforms, especially those used by minors. Plaintiff lawyers argue that Grindr’s failure to prevent minors from accessing the app contributed to the fatal encounter.
Gress and his girlfriend, Michelle Brandes, are accused of suffocating Corsette with a billiard ball and plastic wrapping, before disposing of her remains in a landfill. The couple faces first-degree murder charges, with the prosecution seeking the death penalty. Their next court appearance is scheduled for July 2025.
Grindr has not yet responded to the lawsuit, but the case has sparked wider concerns about app safety and age verification practices.
Leave a Reply