A Capital Trial Begins With No Lawyer and No Jury, Barry Morphew's Bond Goes to $10 Million Cash, and What Was in Matthew Exton's Pockets

Tomasz Kosowski, 47, goes on trial Monday in Pinellas County, Florida, for the first-degree murder of attorney Steven Cozzi, 41, who vanished from his Largo office bathroom in March 2023 and has never been found. Kosowski has dismissed multiple defense teams, is representing himself, withdrew his prior counsel's motions to suppress evidence and their challenges to the death penalty, and waived a jury for both the guilt and penalty phases — a dual waiver attorneys describe as exceptionally rare. Asked by Judge Joseph Bulone why he didn't want a jury, he replied, "I really have to answer that?" He has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent; prosecutors are seeking death. Also: Twelfth Judicial District Judge Amanda Hopkins raised Barry Morphew's bond from $3 million to $10 million cash only, saying he "has shown time and again that he has no respect for any order of this court." And in Toledo, new detail from the trial record in the Matthew Exton case, convicted September 5 of attempted murder. Join our new FB groups page here. Take the poll! Join the Daily Crime & Justice community on social media! We're building a passionate group of true crime enthusiasts who love diving deep into the most shocking cases in America. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Daily Crime & Justice" on either platform.  You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, breaking news updates on cases we're covering, and early alerts when new episodes drop. Our social media is where Garret Fisher's hottest takes live, including reactions that don't make it into the show. But more importantly, it's where YOU come in. Share your theories, debate the verdicts, and connect with fellow listeners who are just as obsessed with justice as you are. Did the jury get it right? What questions do you still have? Your comments and insights often shape future episodes. We cover the trials that matter, but our community makes the conversation unforgettable. Come for Garret's signature cynical commentary, stay for the incredible discussions with thousands of true crime fans who get it.