Florida Woman Confesses to Killing Roommate: Charlotte County Deputies Charge Shannon Rose Giblin in Stabbing Death.

Florida Woman Confesses to Killing Roommate, Charlotte County Deputies Charge Shannon Rose Giblin in Stabbing Death.

A 48-year-old woman is under arrest after authorities say she confessed to killing her roommate in a rural Charlotte County neighborhood, shocking residents who described the victim as a kind and generous man. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies discovered the body of 76-year-old Paul De Wayne Bradley on Sunday evening at his home on Gewant Boulevard in the Charlotte Ranchettes community, located east of Interstate 75 in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Investigators say Bradley’s roommate, Shannon Rose Giblin, admitted to stabbing him following an argument inside the home. After the attack, Giblin allegedly realized Bradley was beyond help. Authorities say she then covered his body with a tarp before leaving the property in Bradley’s pickup truck.

Detectives later traced the vehicle to Sarasota County, where deputies with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office located the truck and detained Giblin. Charlotte County detectives subsequently questioned her, and investigators say she confessed to the killing. Giblin is now facing charges of second-degree murder, which is not considered premeditated, along with grand theft of a motor vehicle. Authorities confirmed she is currently being held without bond.

Deputies were initially called to the home after receiving a report of a person not breathing. Upon arrival, they found Bradley deceased inside the residence. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit quickly responded and launched an investigation, collecting evidence from the home and nearby structures on the property.

Neighbors expressed disbelief at the tragedy, remembering Bradley as a veteran and a friendly neighbor who often helped others. Many said they were stunned that someone would harm a man widely known for his kindness.

Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue gathering information about the events leading up to the deadly confrontation.