In a shocking case of deceit, a con artist named Patrick M. Giblin from New Jersey defrauded 132 women he met through telephone dating services, pocketing a staggering $320,241. This amount is only a fraction of the total, as many of his crimes went unreported. Giblin squandered the money on gambling at casinos.
During his sentencing on April 17, 2006, in a federal courthouse in Camden, New Jersey, Giblin attempted to justify his actions, claiming that his gambling addiction drove him to swindle these women.
Giblin’s Apology
In a theatrical display, he read a letter of apology to his victims:
“I am a greedy fool who only cared about myself. I took advantage of each of you when I learned you had money. I was not concerned about your well-being or the financial harm I was causing. I pretended to have genuine feelings for many of you to foster relationships, but it was all a facade. I do not expect forgiveness, but I am truly sorry. My actions are inexcusable. I regret the financial hardships I’ve caused and the trust that may never be restored. The reason for my behavior is my 20-year gambling addiction, which is a sickness. However, I do not intend to excuse my actions. I committed fraud against you all. Each time I received money from you, it went straight to the casino, and I would fabricate excuses to ask for more. This pattern lasted for about four years. Once released, I intend to work tirelessly to repay my victims and turn my life around.”
Giblin’s apology seemed more aimed at reducing his sentence than expressing genuine remorse. His previous assurances to another judge in Colorado, where he had similarly deceived a widow, did not lead to any change in behavior, as he quickly returned to his scamming ways.
Manipulative Tactics
His manipulative tactics included charming his victims and lying about his credentials, claiming connections to law enforcement. When they began to see through his facade, he resorted to threats, even endangering the lives of his victims’ families.
Despite Giblin’s attempts to manipulate the legal system and delay his sentencing, U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler recognized his sociopathic tendencies. The judge imposed the maximum sentence allowable, ensuring that this manipulative predator would serve nine and a half years in prison.
Resources for Healing
For more information on recognizing and healing from relationships with sociopaths, visit Psychopaths and Love. If you want to learn more about the traits of narcissists, check out Out of the Fog, which provides insightful resources on this topic. Additionally, for a deeper understanding of the signs of dark empaths and narcissism in relationships, Business Insider offers excellent guidance.
Be Cautious
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