A 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!
Our rock reporter Erica Banas visited Graceland this summer. It was a memorable visit in many emotional ways.
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 ...
A Missouri woman has been arrested on federal charges over an alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family and steal ownership of Graceland.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, of Kimberling City, Missouri is accused of scheming to steal the Presley family's ownership interest in Graceland, prosecutors said, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Department of Justice accuses a Missouri woman, Lisa Jeanine Findley, of allegedly orchestrating a plot to take control of Graceland.
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 ...
Lisa Jeanine Findley is accused of orchestrating an alleged scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland.
A Missouri woman allegedly tried to steal Graceland from the Presley family, which would have defrauded them millions of dollars.
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 ...
The 53-year-old from Missouri forged Lisa Marie Presley's signature on loan documents and claimed to be a Nigerian scammer, police say.
From Graceland to Las Vegas during his time singing backup with J.D. Sumner & The Stamps.
Musicians Charlie McCoy and Jerry Kennedy share memories of working with Elvis.
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.
Elvis Presley died on Aug. 16, 1977, in Memphis. The King of Rock 'n' Roll was 42 years old.
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 ...
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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 Missouri woman has been arrested on charges she orchestrated the brazen scheme, the Justice Department said Friday.
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 paid tribute to her late ex-husband Elvis Presley on Friday in honor of the 47th anniversary of his death.
Our rock reporter Erica Banas visited Graceland this summer. It was a memorable visit in many emotional ways.