MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities have arrested a man accused of murdering an elderly Miami Beach resident inside the victim’s apartment.
Thirty-two-year-old Nicholas Brent Gibson was taken into custody in New York City after Miami Beach Police detectives were able to locate him with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service, Friday.
New York Police officers made the arrest.
Detectives learned Gibson was also wanted by U.S. Marshals for a probation violation and failing to register as a sex offender.
Miami Beach Police officers responded to reports of a foul odor at the victim’s apartment unit, located in the area of 15th Street and Michigan Avenue, Tuesday.
Once officers arrived, they discovered the victim’s decomposing body.
The victim was later identified as 77-year-old Erik Stocker.
7News sources said a samurai sword was somehow involved in the gruesome crime, but police have not released the exact cause of death.
New from @MiamiBeachPD: Erik Stocker, 77, killed in his condo by Nicholas Gibson who was captured in #NYC at least 10 days after the murder, which sources say included at least 1 samurai sword. Gibson was already wanted by feds for not registering as sex offender. @wsvn #7News pic.twitter.com/HsbPSuWfu5
— Sheldon Fox-7 News (@fox_sheldon) May 6, 2019
Gibson will be extradited to Miami by U.S. Marshals to stand trial. He also faces charges in New York for allegedly assaulting officers during his arrest.
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