A Georgia resident admitted guilt last week in the murder of a 77-year-old grandmother, a crime that shocked the community in 2022.

As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, Antonio Brown submitted a “non-negotiated plea” for the fatal stabbing of Eleanor Bowles. The plea was made last Monday in court.

Before his sentencing, Brown expressed remorse, stating, “I just want to apologize. I don’t think anyone should have to go through what happened to her.”

The tragedy was discovered by the victim’s son, Michael Bowles, who found her lifeless in the garage of her Buckhead home, located within a gated community on West Paces Road. Michael had returned home for the holidays when he made the grim discovery, as previously detailed by CrimeOnline.

According to Atlanta police, Brown infiltrated the community intending to steal Bowles’ 2021 Lexus RS350. When Bowles caught him in the act, Brown attacked her, delivering over a dozen stab wounds before fleeing in the stolen vehicle.

Police later recovered the vehicle in DeKalb County. They also discovered his DNA on the murder weapon.

The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office had been preparing jury selection when Brown took the plea deal.

“Finding her like that is something that will be with me forever. What happened to her was her worst nightmare. It’s most people’s worst nightmare,” Michael previously told FOX 5 Atlanta.

Michael Bowles requested the maximum sentence for Brown.

A Fulton County judge ordered Brown to two consecutive life sentences. He has the possibility of parole after 60 years.

[Feature Photo: Eleanor Bowles and son/Handout via FOX 5 Atlanta]