A Florida man admitted to police that he killed and chopped up his roommate because he could have 'possibly be the next mass killer that we hear about in the media.'

Eric Dacosta, 52, allegedly shot 42-year-old Paul Stephen Darmetko in the back of his head on October 4. He was charged with premeditated murder.

The Fort Lauderdale man was also accused of dismembering the man's body in his bathtub before wrapping the body up and dumping in in a canal on Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County.

Eric Dacosta, 52, (left) allegedly shot 42-year-old Paul Stephen Darmetko (right) in the back of his head on October 4

The Fort Lauderdale man was also accused of dismembering the man's body in his bathtub before wrapping the body up and dumping in in a canal on Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County

On October 13, Darmetko's mother called police to report that her son was missing. She shared that Dacosta told her that he had not heard from his housemate since October 5, according to arrest records obtained by the Sun-Sentinel.

Darmetko's remains were found on October 7 by Hunters. An autopsy revealed that he had been shot in the back of the head.

Investigators also stated that a .22 caliber bullet was found inside the man's skull.

Dacosta surrendered to police on October 20 with help from his lawyer, Michael Dutko. He claimed that he wanted to offer the victim's family closure as to what happened.

Dacosta shared that he and the victim had known each other for five years, but had only moved in together for five months.

The arrest record states that Dacosta claimed that Darmetko threatened to kill him in an October 4 outburst that spawned from discussions about an upcoming visit from the victim's ex-wife

He informed the investigators of Darmetko's supposed use of cocaine, claimed that the victim suffered from undiagnosed mental illness and that he was prone to belligerent outburst.

And even though he was struggling through a divorce, friends didn't remember Darmetko as a violent man.

'I don't have anything disparaging to say about the young man,' said Janine Babich, who had known the victim since the 1990s and had done business with Darmetko for 10 years.

'He always appeared to be an easy going fellow,' she added. 'Until the divorce proceedings he was always a customer that paid his bills and stayed up to date.'

Dacosta informed the investigators of Darmetko's supposed use of cocaine, claimed that the victim suffered from undiagnosed mental illness and that he was prone to belligerent outburst

The arrest record states that Dacosta claimed that Darmetko threatened to kill him in an October 4 outburst that spawned from discussions about an upcoming visit from the victim's ex-wife.

Dacosta would shoot the man soon after that altercation, putting a plastic over his head an a belt around his neck in an effort to control the blood.

The suspect told police that he then put Darmetko's body in the bathtub and grabbed a hunting knife so that he could 'make him smaller.'

Dacosta then put various body parts in plastic bags and placed them in a 'chest freezer' on the back porch.

He told police that it was only a matter of time before Darmetko killed him or someone else, which is what prompted him to remain at the home even though he was not in immediate danger.

A GoFundMe has been made for the two children of Paul Darmetko. So far, it has raised just over $8,000 of its $100,000 goal

The Fort Lauderdale resident then drove the remains to a wildlife park on October 6. He had been familiar with the area, having hunted there.

During a court appearance on Tuesday, the suspect was ordered to be jailed without bond.

A GoFundMe has been made for the two children of Paul Darmetko. So far, it has raised just over $8,000 of its $100,000 goal.

'Paul’s light has gone out but will burn on in the lives in spirit and Jake and Lily through their laughter and in their smiles,' the post said.

Darmetko was the owner of the Metko Marine of Fort Lauderdale. He operated the business for about 12 years, according to records.