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Judge finds plastic surgeon guilty of murdering lawyer whose body was never found

Judge finds plastic surgeon guilty of murdering lawyer whose body was never found

Summary

A Florida judge found plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski guilty of murdering lawyer Steven Cozzi, who disappeared in March 2023 and whose body has never been found. Kosowski represented himself in the trial and now faces either life in prison without parole or the death penalty.

Key Facts

  • Tomasz Kosowski was found guilty of first-degree murder for killing Steven Cozzi.
  • Steven Cozzi, a lawyer, went missing in March 2023 and his body has not been recovered.
  • Prosecutors said Kosowski had a personal obsession with Cozzi, who was involved in lawsuits Kosowski was connected to.
  • Kosowski waived his rights to a jury trial and to legal counsel, choosing to represent himself.
  • The judge found two aggravating factors present, making Kosowski eligible for the death penalty.
  • Family and friends of Cozzi spoke about their grief and the pain of not having his body.
  • The penalty phase will continue with a hearing scheduled for October 8.
  • Kosowski did not present any witnesses or testify during the trial or penalty phase.
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