‘Golden boy’ Ivy Leaguer who murdered NYC dad over allowance debuts shocking new look in first-ever interview
Thomas Gilbert Jr., who murdered his father over a reduced allowance, gave his first jailhouse interview, showcasing a disheveled appearance. He maintained his innocence regarding the 2015 crime, which he claims is misrepresented as a spoiled 'golden boy' narrative. Gilbert is currently serving a 30 years to life sentence for the murder.
- ▪Thomas Gilbert Jr. was convicted of murdering his father in 2015 after his allowance was cut.
- ▪He appeared in a jailhouse interview with unkempt hair and a scraggly beard, asserting his innocence.
- ▪Gilbert's defense claimed he suffered from mental disorders, but he was ultimately sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.
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Metro ‘Golden boy’ Ivy Leaguer who murdered NYC dad over allowance debuts shocking new look in first-ever interview By Patrick Reilly Published May 27, 2026, 8:54 a.m. ET Thomas Gilbert Jr. had unkempt hair -- and smelled awful -- when interviewed by Court TV. See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The pretty boy Ivy League grad who gunned down his dad more than a decade ago in Manhattan because his allowance was slashed debuted a shocking new look as he sat down for his first-ever jailhouse interview. Sporting a scraggly beard and long locks — and apparently smelling terrible — Thomas Gilbert Jr. maintained his innocence in the 2015 murder of his hedge-fund father, Thomas Sr., at his Beekman Place pad.
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