Hidden Truth Inside a Freezer Bexar County Man Sentenced to 10 Years After Grim Discovery
A Chilling Find During Routine Welfare Check
In a disturbing case that shook a quiet neighborhood in northeast Bexar County, Texas, a man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after his father’s decomposing body was discovered locked inside a chained freezer. The sentencing comes nearly a year after deputies made the horrifying find during a welfare check at a home on Rustic Trail.
The Man Behind the Crime
David Gibson, the son of the deceased, was arrested in August 2024 following the welfare check. Deputies were initially called to the residence after concerns were raised about the well-being of his father. Upon arrival, they encountered inconsistencies—David had allegedly been impersonating his father, misleading those trying to reach him.
Upon entering the home, deputies discovered the elder Gibson’s remains stored in a freezer that had been both strapped and chained shut. The body was badly decomposed, and investigators were unable to determine the exact cause or time of death.
Legal Proceedings and Guilty Plea
On Wednesday, nearly a year after the discovery, David Gibson stood in court and pleaded guilty to tampering with physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse, a serious felony offense. As part of a plea agreement, he avoided a murder charge, since the Medical Examiner’s Office could not establish the cause of death due to the advanced decomposition.
The court sentenced him to 10 years in prison, with a requirement to serve at least half of the sentence before he becomes eligible for parole.
Family Outrage and Emotional Fallout
The sentencing hearing was marked by raw emotion. Matthew Gibson, the brother of the defendant and the victim’s other son, addressed the court with powerful words.
“To disrespect him by placing him in a freezer and not telling anybody — you have no family anymore,” he said. “You are on your own.”
The statement captured the heartbreak and betrayal felt by the family, adding a deeply personal layer to an already tragic case.
Lingering Questions Remain
While the legal chapter of this story has come to a close, many questions remain unanswered—chief among them, how and why the elder Gibson died. Without a confirmed cause of death, speculation and sorrow continue to surround the case.
This unsettling incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the tragic consequences that can unfold behind closed doors.