TAMPA, Fla. — The suspect in the McKay Bay murder will be in court Wednesday.
New details have been released about what led investigators to the man suspected of dumping a woman's body over a bridge.
What You Need To Know
- Robert Kessler set to appear in court, Kessler charged with murder in death of Stephanie Crone-Overholts
- Case began Nov. 11 when body parts were found in McKay Bay
- Lutz man arrested, charged with murder in McKay Bay body case
- Previous story: Human remains found in McKay Bay ID'd; Officials rule case a homicide
Authorities said Robert Kessler's young daughter played a critical role in helping them identify him as a suspect.
According to the arrest affidavit, the 8-year-old girl told authorities the victim, Stephanie Crone-Overholts, 47, had been living with her and her father.
She told authorities she heard them arguing about money. The next day she asked her father where the woman was.
She told investigators he said her boyfriend picked her up.
New surveillance video shows a man resembling Kessler removing a white bag from his car and throwing it into McKay Bay two days after she was last seen.
Authorities said the bag contained Crone-Overholt's body.
Kessler, 69, is charged with abuse of a dead body and second degree murder.