Elvis Presley
2024 - 8 - 16You've Got to be All Shook Up: Woman Arrested for Trying to Steal Graceland!
Elvis Presley - fraud - Graceland - heartfelt tributes - identity theft - Lisa Jeanine Findley - rock and roll - tragic summerA Missouri woman charged in an outrageous scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family! The King is spinning in his grave!
This summer, Erica Banas decided to take a trip to Graceland, a place steeped in the kind of nostalgia that could bring a tear to even the hardest of hearts. While she was busy wiping her eyes at the King's final resting place, little did she know a storm was brewing back in Missouri. A woman named Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, was about to turn the world of Elvis memorabilia upside down with a jaw-dropping scheme that would make the King himself roll over in his grave, or so it seems!
Findley, hailing from the picturesque town of Kimberling City, took her love for Elvis a bit too far—thinking she could pull off a plan to swindle the Presleys themselves. Charged with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, prosecutors are singing a familiar tune of caution: don’t mess with The King’s estate! It’s reported that she was attempting to defraud Elvis’s family out of millions and steal ownership of Graceland. Sounds like she mistakenly thought this was a plot twist in a cheesy Hollywood movie!
As if that wasn't enough, the details of this audacious scheme include attempts to extort Elvis’s family, a classic case of how greed can morph fans into felons. Such a step can make any die-hard Elvis fan shed a tear—much like Banas did during her sentimental summer visit. The wheels of justice are turning, and Findley’s initial appearance in the U.S. District Court is closely watched, with expectations of a minimum of two years in federal prison if convicted.
If you thought Elvis's legacy was safe, think again! As the world remains captivated by the rumors and rituals surrounding his memory, the unfolding drama only adds to Graceland’s storied past. Fun fact: Elvis would've turned 89 this year, and his estate rakes in about $10 million annually—proof that he’s still the King long after his passing! And speaking of Graceland, did you know it attracts over 600,000 visitors each year? With all this commotion, the only thing missing is a live band playing "Jailhouse Rock" on repeat in the background!
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Woman Charged for Scheme to Defraud Elvis Presley's Family (Department of Justice)
A Missouri woman was arrested this morning on federal charges in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family of millions of dollars ...
Elvis Presley: Scheme to Defraud Family and Steal Graceland ... (Variety)
A Missouri woman has been arrested on federal charges over an alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family and steal ownership of Graceland.
Woman charged with trying to defraud Elvis Presley's family through ... (WVTM13)
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, of Kimberling City, Missouri is accused of scheming to steal the Presley family's ownership interest in Graceland, prosecutors said, ...
Woman charged in alleged scheme to steal Graceland, extort Elvis ... (NBC News)
A Missouri woman was arrested Friday morning on federal charges in connection with a scheme to extort Elvis Presley's family out of millions and steal their ...
Woman charged in scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family (WATE 6 On Your Side)
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, of Kimberling City, Missouri, is charged with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. She will face a mandatory minimum of two years ...
Missouri woman charged in scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family (NewsNation Now)
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, was charged with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. She's set to make her initial appearance later Friday in the U.S. District ...
Woman charged with bid to defraud Elvis Presley's family through ... (HeraldScotland)
A woman has been arrested on charges she orchestrated a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property ...
Woman Charged in Scheme to Sell Graceland, Defraud Elvis ... (Rolling Stone)
The Department of Justice accuses a Missouri woman, Lisa Jeanine Findley, of allegedly orchestrating a plot to take control of Graceland.
Woman charged with bid to defraud Elvis Presley's family through ... (Darlington and Stockton Times)
A woman has been arrested on charges she orchestrated a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property ...
Woman charged in alleged scheme to steal Graceland from Presley ... (BBC News)
Lisa Jeanine Findley is accused of orchestrating an alleged scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland.
Woman arrested for scheme to steal Elvis Presley's Graceland (Newsweek)
A Missouri woman allegedly tried to steal Graceland from the Presley family, which would have defrauded them millions of dollars.
Missouri woman arrested in alleged scheme to defraud Elvis ... (ABC News)
Findley, 53, of Kimberling City, Missouri, was charged with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, the DOJ said. During a brief appearance on Friday in the ...
'Scammer' charged in alleged scheme to sell Graceland and extort ... (The Independent)
The 53-year-old from Missouri forged Lisa Marie Presley's signature on loan documents and claimed to be a Nigerian scammer, police say.
Singer & Musician Nick Bruno Shares Stories From His Years ... (Forbes)
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Musicians Charlie McCoy and Jerry Kennedy share memories of working with Elvis.
Woman charged over alleged scheme to fraudulently sell Elvis ... (Sky News)
A judge blocked the auction of Graceland in May after the singer's granddaughter filed a lawsuit to fight what she claimed was a fraudulent scheme.
What was Elvis Presley's cause of death? A look back at the King's ... (The Commercial Appeal)
Elvis Presley died on Aug. 16, 1977, in Memphis. The King of Rock 'n' Roll was 42 years old.
Woman charged with bid to defraud Elvis Presley's family through ... (The National)
A woman has been arrested on charges she orchestrated a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property ...
Elvis Presley's family targeted in massive fraud scheme by Missouri ... (CBS News)
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Women arrested for attempting to steal Elvis Presley's Graceland ... (ITV News)
A Missouri woman has been arrested on charges alleging she orchestrated a scheme to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland property in Memphis. | ITV National News.
A woman allegedly posed as 3 people in the plot to defraud Elvis ... (Fortune)
A Missouri woman has been arrested on charges she orchestrated the brazen scheme, the Justice Department said Friday.
Woman Arrested in Alleged Scheme to Steal Elvis Presley's Graceland (Billboard)
The 53-year-old woman, whose name is Lisa Jeanine Findley but has gone by numerous aliases, has been charged with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. She ...
Priscilla Presley shares heartfelt tribute to Elvis Presley on 47th ... (Daily Mail)
Priscilla Presley paid tribute to her late ex-husband Elvis Presley on Friday in honor of the 47th anniversary of his death.
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