Topline: Tomasz Kosowski is representing himself in the murder case of attorney Steven Cozzi, whose remains have never been found.
Published: September 16, 2026 11:34 am ET
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LARGO, FL — A Dunedin plastic surgeon accused of killing attorney Steven Cozzi is representing himself in a murder case that could bring the death penalty, more than three years after Cozzi disappeared.
The trial was scheduled to begin September 14, according to WFLA’s report. Investigators believe Tomasz Kosowski killed Cozzi in an office bathroom in 2023 and likely disposed of his body in a dumpster in rural Collier County. Cozzi’s remains have never been recovered.
The two men were connected through a civil lawsuit. Kosowski sued his former employer in 2019, and Cozzi’s law firm represented that employer.
WFLA reported that Kosowski and Cozzi allegedly argued at Cozzi’s office in 2023, though the reason for the confrontation was unknown. In court, Cozzi’s colleague Jake Blanchard said Kosowski called Cozzi “a scumbag like his clients” during an encounter in the bathroom.
Cozzi’s husband, Michael Montgomery, described concerns about escalating tensions. He said he had wanted Cozzi and Blanchard to arrange on-site security for their next meeting with Kosowski because he feared the situation was worsening.
Blanchard also remembered Cozzi as exceptionally kind and said he could not understand why anyone would hurt him.
Prosecutors have complained about the time it has taken to bring the case to trial. During a 2025 court appearance, a state attorney said the prosecution had been ready since April 2023 and that subpoenas had been issued the previous year.
Kosowski could face the death penalty if convicted, WFLA reported.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: September 16, 2026 11:34 am ET
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LARGO, FL — A Dunedin plastic surgeon accused of killing attorney Steven Cozzi is representing himself in a murder case that could bring the death penalty, more than three years after Cozzi disappeared.
The trial was scheduled to begin September 14, according to WFLA’s report. Investigators believe Tomasz Kosowski killed Cozzi in an office bathroom in 2023 and likely disposed of his body in a dumpster in rural Collier County. Cozzi’s remains have never been recovered.
The two men were connected through a civil lawsuit. Kosowski sued his former employer in 2019, and Cozzi’s law firm represented that employer.
WFLA reported that Kosowski and Cozzi allegedly argued at Cozzi’s office in 2023, though the reason for the confrontation was unknown. In court, Cozzi’s colleague Jake Blanchard said Kosowski called Cozzi “a scumbag like his clients” during an encounter in the bathroom.
Cozzi’s husband, Michael Montgomery, described concerns about escalating tensions. He said he had wanted Cozzi and Blanchard to arrange on-site security for their next meeting with Kosowski because he feared the situation was worsening.
Blanchard also remembered Cozzi as exceptionally kind and said he could not understand why anyone would hurt him.
Prosecutors have complained about the time it has taken to bring the case to trial. During a 2025 court appearance, a state attorney said the prosecution had been ready since April 2023 and that subpoenas had been issued the previous year.
Kosowski could face the death penalty if convicted, WFLA reported.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Plastic Surgeon Represents Himself in Missing Largo Attorney’s Murder Case
Tomasz Kosowski is representing himself in the murder case of attorney Steven Cozzi, whose remains have never been found.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: September 16, 2026 11:34 am ET
via Instagram
LARGO, FL — A Dunedin plastic surgeon accused of killing attorney Steven Cozzi is representing himself in a murder case that could bring the death penalty, more than three years after Cozzi disappeared.
The trial was scheduled to begin September 14, according to WFLA’s report. Investigators believe Tomasz Kosowski killed Cozzi in an office bathroom in 2023 and likely disposed of his body in a dumpster in rural Collier County. Cozzi’s remains have never been recovered.
The two men were connected through a civil lawsuit. Kosowski sued his former employer in 2019, and Cozzi’s law firm represented that employer.
WFLA reported that Kosowski and Cozzi allegedly argued at Cozzi’s office in 2023, though the reason for the confrontation was unknown. In court, Cozzi’s colleague Jake Blanchard said Kosowski called Cozzi “a scumbag like his clients” during an encounter in the bathroom.
Cozzi’s husband, Michael Montgomery, described concerns about escalating tensions. He said he had wanted Cozzi and Blanchard to arrange on-site security for their next meeting with Kosowski because he feared the situation was worsening.
Blanchard also remembered Cozzi as exceptionally kind and said he could not understand why anyone would hurt him.
Prosecutors have complained about the time it has taken to bring the case to trial. During a 2025 court appearance, a state attorney said the prosecution had been ready since April 2023 and that subpoenas had been issued the previous year.
Kosowski could face the death penalty if convicted, WFLA reported.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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