LAS VEGAS – A shocking discovery has shaken a quiet mobile home community in East Las Vegas. Police have charged Daniel Roush, who also goes by Jazlynn, with seven serious crimes, including murder, after finding 68-year-old Monique Gilbertson’s body in a locked freezer inside her home.
It all started when Metro Police were called to the mobile home park because neighbors reported Gilbertson missing. When officers arrived, they found Roush at her house. He told them he was “house-sitting” for her, adding, “She left town.” But something felt off, and police pressed him for answers.
For nearly 15 minutes, Roush refused to let officers into the home. Eventually, they gained entry and began searching the property. That’s when they came across a locked freezer. A locksmith was called in to open it, and inside, they made the grim discovery—Gilbertson’s body.
According to prosecutors, Roush forced Gilbertson to consume a deadly dose of fentanyl. The two reportedly met months earlier at a Home Depot, where Gilbertson, who lived alone, offered Roush, who was homeless at the time, a room to rent. What started as an act of kindness soon turned sour, leading to Gilbertson evicting Roush.
Neighbors in the community are devastated. Marsha Carr, who also lives in the mobile home park, said, “It’s terrifying. Most of us here are older and live alone. It’s just so scary.”
Roush is now facing a long list of charges, including murder, elder abuse, burglary, and multiple drug-related offenses. During their search, police found a significant stash of drugs in the home, including meth, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.
Roush has denied the allegations, claiming he found Gilbertson dead in her home with drugs on the table. He told investigators he panicked and decided to place her body in the freezer. However, prosecutors believe his actions were driven by a desire to take over Gilbertson’s home and car after her death.
The tragic incident has left the close-knit community shaken, with many struggling to come to terms with how such a horrifying crime could happen so close to home.
