Woman jailed for fleecing grandparents of $400K
This is a press release courtesy of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
In December, 2006, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators first became aware of a significant financial elder abuse case, CCSO # 06-42130.
Beginning around October, 2005, Connie Gay Cole, age 48, started to illegally obtain large sums of money from her elderly grandparents, Ann and James Morgan; who were born in 1915 and 1913.
At the time, Connie Cole was residing in Gladstone, living in home that the Morgan's had purchased for their granddaughter. Initially, Cole was able to manipulate money from her grandparents by claiming she was involved in a bogus law suit and bilked $90,000 from the Morgan's.
In February, 2006, Connie Cole moved her grandparents out of a retirement center and into her home. Cole was very convincing and assured the Morgan's she could provide better care for them than they were receiving in this retirement center.
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Detectives report Cole then obtained power of attorney for her grandparents, Ann and James Morgan. Between February and December, 2006 -- after obtaining complete control of her grandparent's financial accounts -- Connie Cole depleted these monetary accounts in excess of $400,000.
Sheriff's Office investigators also reveal Connie Cole spent this huge some of money while purchasing numerous cars, trucks, boats, jet skis, camping trailers, jewelry, luxurious meals and gambling.
Abridged
SOURCE: KATU - Portland,OR,USA
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