Justice often slow for elder crimes
Experts seek tools to fight rise in abuse
By Thomas Goldsmith, Staff Writer
CLINTON - So far, Mary Morris has spent three years and $73,000 to get back just part of the $475,000 that was withdrawn from her mother's accounts by the relative who was overseeing the elderly woman's affairs.
Money goes missing
After Morris' mother died and her estate was assessed, however, Morris discovered that at least $450,000 was missing. Bank statements included in Sampson County court records show that McCullen wrote himself dozens of checks as financial decisionmaker for Mary S. McCullen, Morris' mother and his great-aunt.
Family feuds
Cases of abuse and exploitation of older people can tear families apart; in many cases the abuser is a family member or close friend.
Abridged. SOURCE: newsobserver
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