A Texas man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to tampering with evidence in a shocking case where he hid his father’s badly decomposed body in a refrigerator and closed it with a chain.
David Michael Gibson, 49, was sentenced after his guilty plea in connection to the death of his father, Daniel Gibson.
According to court records, Gibson’s actions came to light when authorities performed a welfare check at his residence. Deputies discovered the father’s remains inside a refrigerator located in the garage. Despite an autopsy, the cause of death could not be determined due to the state of decomposition.
Family’s Outrage at Sentencing
At the sentencing, family members expressed their disgust at Gibson’s actions, particularly the way he treated his father’s body.
Matthew Gibson, the victim’s son and the defendant’s brother, addressed David in court, stating, “To disrespect him by placing him in a freezer and not telling anybody — you have no family anymore, you are on your own.” The emotional statements made it clear that the family was utterly appalled by the betrayal.
How the Crime Was Uncovered
The authorities first became suspicious when David Gibson impersonated his father on a Ring camera during a welfare check on August 8, 2024.
Deputies had been sent to the home on Rustic Trail in San Antonio, and while speaking with a man who identified himself as the person they were looking for, deputies began to suspect that the man they were talking to was not the father.
Later, the family confirmed that the voice on the Ring camera was not Daniel Gibson’s. With the family’s help, deputies entered the home and made a chilling discovery: a refrigerator in the garage that appeared to be suspiciously chained shut. When deputies opened the fridge, they found human remains.
Family members reported immediately recognizing a human head upon opening the door and quickly slamming it shut.
Financial Exploitation and Ongoing Investigation
The family had not heard from Daniel Gibson for months, and there were indicators that David had been living with the remains for some time. Authorities discovered that David Gibson had been cashing checks from his father’s Social Security and military pension, which suggested the exploitation of his father’s finances while he was deceased.
At the time of sentencing, Gibson was ordered to serve at least five years of his 10-year sentence before becoming eligible for parole. This disturbing case has highlighted the emotional and financial devastation caused by Gibson’s actions, leaving his family in shock and disarray.
David Michael Gibson’s actions have led to a 10-year prison sentence, with his guilty plea to tampering with evidence in the death of his father. The case has shocked the community and underscored the profound betrayal experienced by the victim’s family.
As Gibson begins his prison sentence, the case serves as a reminder of the importance of justice and accountability in the face of such horrifying behavior.
