From New York Post · · 40s
Accused Murderer Offers Judge Cheesy Deal for Confession
Robert Kessler, 74, offered a Philly cheesesteak with fries and Pepsi to confess to Stephanie Crone-Overholt’s murder.
In brief
Robert Kessler, 74, offered a Philly cheesesteak with fries and Pepsi to confess to Stephanie Crone-Overholt’s murder. Robert Kessler proposed a sandwich deal to avoid trial for Stephanie Crone-Overholt’s murder, but the judge refused. Originally reported by New York Post.
Confession Offer
Robert Kessler, 74, offered to confess to Stephanie Crone-Overholt’s murder in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak with fries and Pepsi.
“I’ll do that for a Philly cheesesteak, and an order of fries and a Pepsi.”
Judge’s Response
Hillsborough Circuit Judge Nick Nazaretian refused the deal, stating it would be wrong to give food for a plea agreement.
“I can’t obviously give food to people to enter a plea.”
Case Background
Stephanie Crone-Overholt’s dismembered remains were found in November 2021 near Kessler’s home after meeting at McDonald’s.
The headline
Robert Kessler proposed a sandwich deal to avoid trial for Stephanie Crone-Overholt’s murder, but the judge refused.
