Florida Woman Confesses to Stabbing 76-Year-Old Roommate to Death

Shannon R. Giblin allegedly killed Paul De Wayne Bradley after an argument and fled in his truck.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A 48-year-old Florida woman named Shannon R. Giblin has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and grand theft of a motor vehicle after allegedly confessing to stabbing her 76-year-old roommate, Paul De Wayne Bradley, to death following an argument. Giblin reportedly saw that Bradley was "beyond help" and covered his body with a tarp before fleeing the scene in his pickup truck.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the need for better resources and support systems to prevent such acts of violence. It also raises questions about mental health and the factors that can lead someone to commit such a horrific crime.

The details

According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the home on Sunday, March 8, to investigate reports of someone not breathing. When they arrived, they found Bradley dead. Giblin later allegedly confessed to stabbing Bradley after an argument and then taking his truck to Sarasota, about an hour away. The truck was later found by Sarasota County detectives with Giblin driving it.

  • The incident happened the evening of Sunday, March 8, in Punta Gorda, Florida.
  • Giblin was later found driving Bradley's truck in Sarasota, about an hour away from the crime scene.

The players

Shannon R. Giblin

A 48-year-old Florida woman who allegedly confessed to stabbing her 76-year-old roommate, Paul De Wayne Bradley, to death after an argument.

Paul De Wayne Bradley

A 76-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed to death by his roommate, Shannon R. Giblin, after an argument.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and arrested Giblin.

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that located and detained Giblin after she fled the scene in Bradley's truck.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Jody Scharping, Neighbor (WINK News)

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

— Sheriff Bill Prummell (Charlotte County Sheriff's Office)

What’s next

Giblin is being held without bond and is facing charges of second-degree murder and grand theft of a motor vehicle.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for greater awareness and resources to address domestic violence and mental health issues in order to prevent such senseless acts of violence from occurring in the future.