Grisly details emerge over fate of California Army vet who confronted tenant that kept covering security cameras
A California Army veteran, Brenda Gillett, was allegedly killed and dismembered by her tenant, Robert Watkins. Gillett had reported concerns about Watkins covering security cameras and violating house rules shortly before her death. Watkins has been arrested and confessed to the crime, with some of Gillett's remains found in a suitcase and others in the ocean.
- ▪Brenda Gillett, 56, was killed and dismembered by her tenant, Robert Watkins.
- ▪Gillett had called the police to report issues with Watkins just hours before her death.
- ▪Watkins confessed to the crime and is being held on a murder charge.
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| Publication time | Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:34:03 -0400 |
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Metro Grisly details emerge over fate of California Army vet who confronted tenant that kept covering security cameras By Ben Chapman Published June 1, 2026, 7:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The remains of a beloved California Army veteran were callously tossed off a pier and left in a park by her murderous tenant, newly released court documents charge. Police say Brenda Gillett, 56, of San Deigo, was killed and dismembered by her dementated Chula Vista tenant, Robert Watkins, who later confessed to the sickening crime that occurred May 31. The drama unfolded around 2 a.m.
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