- Gary Johnson, 81, was found dead at his home in Mays Landing, New Jersey, on Sunday night
- Eileen Bright, 75, was arrested and charged in connection to his death
- An autopsy revealed Johnson died from blunt force trauma and stab wounds
An elderly woman from New Jersey was arrested for murdering an 81-year-old man in his home after a nurse discovered his remains.
Gary Johnson was found dead inside his home on Lewis Drive in Mays Landing around 5.39pm Sunday and the Hamilton Township Police Department were dispatched to the residence.
Eileen Bright, 75, was arrested and charged in connection to his death after police found Johnson with multiple wounds to his body and head.
An autopsy revealed he was killed by blunt force trauma and stab wounds, prosecutors said on Monday.
Bright was charged with first-degree murder, fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and two counts of third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose.
Gary Johnson, 81, was found dead at his home in Mays Landing, New Jersey, on Sunday night with multiple wounds to his body and head
Eileen Bright, 75, was arrested and charged in connection to his death. She and Johnson lived in the house together at Woods Landing adult community (pictured) but their relationship is unclear
Bright is currently booked at the Atlantic County Justice Facility and her first court appearance is pending. (pictured: Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds)
It is unclear how the Bright and Johnson knew each other but according to property records, they both lived in the home, located in the Woods Landing adult community.
After a pronouncement nurse confirmed his death, Johnson’s body was transported to a morgue by the South Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
Bright is currently booked at the Atlantic County Justice Facility and her first court appearance is pending.
Bright has not been in trouble with the law before, records revealed.
DailyMail.com contacted the Hamilton Township Police Department and the office Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds but did not hear back in time for this report.
According to records, Bright and Johnson purchased the three bedroom, three bathroom home in 2019 for $200,000.
