Because nothing says “retirement community” like a blood trail leading straight to your neighbor’s apartment.
Jacksonville, FL—Move over, Golden Girls, there’s a new drama unfolding in Florida’s senior living scene, and it’s not about who stole the last slice of cheesecake.
Carol Carroll, 68, has been arrested after allegedly turning her apartment into a scene straight out of a CSI: Florida episode. Police say she stabbed her 73-year-old roommate, Robert Tucker, multiple times in the torso before leaving a literal blood trail from the lobby to her unit. Because subtlety is apparently overrated.
The Investigation: Clues You Can’t Unsee
When deputies arrived at Morris Manor Apartments, they found Tucker lying in the lobby, already deceased. But the real mystery? The Hansel & Gretel-style blood trail leading right to Carol’s door. Highlights included:
- Blood in the hallway (because why clean up when you can just leave evidence?)
- A pool of blood in the elevator (talk about a killer ride)
- More blood on the second floor (commitment to the bit, honestly)
After grabbing a master key (because Florida landlords have those just lying around), police found Carol chilling in her bedroom—because nothing says “innocent” like hanging out where the murder weapon is stashed in your purse.
The Weapon: A Knife in a Purse
Because nothing screams premeditated like keeping your alleged murder weapon in a brown purse next to your lipstick and spare tissues. Investigators also found bloody rags and stains all over the apartmen because Carol missed the memo on how to hide a crime.
The Motive: Still a Mystery (But Florida Man Energy Is Strong)
Tucker’s sons said their dad had recently moved to Jacksonville to be closer to family after a hospital stay. He’d been staying with Carol—except for two days when he crashed with his son, probably because something felt off.
The sons also mentioned Carol was bipolar/schizophrenic, but insisted there was no history of violence between the two.
What’s Next?
Carol is now enjoying the luxury of a pretrial detention facility while awaiting her June 4 court date. Meanwhile, Morris Manor Apartments is probably updating their lease agreements to include “No stabbing your roommates” in bold print.
Moral of the story? If your Florida retirement plan includes “live with a roommate,” maybe invest in a background check first. Or just get a cat.