74-year-old Florida man charged with murder offers to plead guilty for a Philly cheesesteak, fries and Pepsi, saying he'll accept life in prison; judge rejects his bizarre deal
- A 74-year-old Florida man facing a first-degree murder charge offered to plead guilty and accept a life sentence if a judge agreed to give him a Philly cheesesteak, fries and a Pepsi.
- Robert Kessler made the unusual proposal on October 26, 2026, during jury selection in his trial over the 2021 death of 47-year-old Stephanie Crone-Overholt.
- He also argued that accepting the deal would save taxpayers the expense of a trial.
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- A 74-year-old Florida man facing a first-degree murder charge offered to plead guilty and accept a life sentence if a judge agreed to give him a Philly cheesesteak, fries and a Pepsi.
- Robert Kessler made the unusual proposal on October 26, 2026, during jury selection in his trial over the 2021 death of 47-year-old Stephanie Crone-Overholt.
- He also argued that accepting the deal would save taxpayers the expense of a trial.
Sources: Times of India