A woman from Florida, known for her distinctive eyebrow, admitted to fatally stabbing her 76-year-old veteran roommate. After the incident, she reportedly concealed his body with a tarp, took his truck, and fled the location.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office revealed that 48-year-old Shannon R. Giblin faces charges of second-degree murder and grand theft auto.

Investigators reported that Giblin engaged in a fierce confrontation with her recently acquired roommate, Paul De Wayne Bradley, at their residence in Punta Gorda, Florida, on Sunday, March 8. The altercation tragically ended with Bradley’s death.

Shannon Giblin, 48, is charged with both second-degree murder and grand theft following the death of 76-year-old veteran Paul De Wayne Bradley (Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office)

Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a report about an unresponsive individual.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered Bradley deceased and determined that no intervention could save him, as stated by the police.

Giblin was tracked down with Bradley’s truck in nearby Sarasota County, and taken in for questioning. She allegedly confessed to the alleged murder, the release said.

“I want to recognize my Major Crimes detectives who worked this case through the night and identified the suspect quickly,” Sheriff Bill Prummell said. “They truly show a dedication to their craft and the results are irrefutable.

Giblin is currently in custody at the Sarasota County Jail where she is being held with bond while awaiting extradition.

Shannon Giblin charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing elderly veteran roommate to death following heated argument in their shared home. (Shannon Giblin/Facebook)

The investigation shook residents in the quiet area, where neighbors say Bradley was a community fixture. They shared with WINK News that Giblin had recently moved in to assist the elderly veteran.

Neighbor Jody Scharping told the local outlet that Bradley was a kind and generous man.

“He was a veteran. He went through wars and came back. He survived a heart attack not long ago, and then this is what takes his life. Nobody deserves that,” Scharping said.

She said Bradley even mentored her son at one point.

“He came over one day to talk to me about my son because he was mentoring him for a while, and he was in his underwear on his scooter. It reminded me of my dad — just that old veteran who wouldn’t hurt anybody.”

Shannon Giblin allegedly confessed to killing Paul De Wayne Bradley, who was described by neighbors as a community fixture who mentored local children. (Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office)

In a statement to WINK News, Giblin’s family identified her as a friend, mother, and grandmother.

“First and foremost, to the Bradley family, Paul’s friends, all his loved ones and anyone else affected by this horrible, bereaving event: Our hearts are deeply saddened by this inconceivable tragedy and the utter grief you most certainly must have been stricken with, by what is such an inconsolable loss. We can only imagine the pain you’re feeling.”

“We will in no way attempt to deflect blame or responsibility for this crime away from the accused, who is a daughter, a sister, a mother and grandmother to those of us who are her family. This is something she will deal with, and the repercussions of it, every day, and eventually, before Our Lord God.”

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