In a case that seems almost too outrageous to be true, Lisa Jeanine Findley, a 53-year-old from Kimberling City, Missouri, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud Elvis Presley’s family out of their iconic Memphis estate, Graceland. The scandalous plot, which reportedly involved an elaborate web of deceit, has recently come to light, with Findley now facing serious federal charges.
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According to the Department of Justice, Findley orchestrated a brazen scheme that involved pretending to be various entities and individuals in a bid to claim Graceland. The alleged scam began with Findley assuming multiple identities, including Lisa Holden, Lisa Howell, and several others, under the guise of a fake private lender called Naussany Investments.
The crux of Findley’s alleged scheme involved fabricating loan documents that claimed Lisa Marie Presley—who passed away in 2023—had borrowed $2.8 million from Naussany Investments back in 2018. These documents purportedly showed Graceland as collateral for the loan. Findley is said to have forged Lisa Marie’s signature and a Florida notary public’s signature to make the documents appear authentic.
When the supposed loan wasn’t repaid, Findley reportedly sought to extort $2.85 million from the Presley family. She filed a false creditor’s claim with the California Superior Court and a fake deed of trust with the Memphis county register's office, claiming that Graceland would be foreclosed upon and auctioned off.
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The scheme didn’t stop there. Findley allegedly published a fake foreclosure notice in The Commercial Appeal, a daily Memphis newspaper, announcing an auction of Graceland. When the Presley family took legal action against Naussany Investments, Findley is said to have submitted fake court documents to further her fraudulent claims.
As if this wasn’t enough, Findley reportedly tried to deflect blame by sending letters to the Presleys, the media, and the Tennessee state court, accusing an identity thief in Nigeria of the scam.
The Justice Department has charged Findley with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison for the mail fraud charge and a minimum of two years for identity theft.
This bizarre episode highlights not only the lengths to which some individuals will go in their pursuit of deceit but also the resilience of the Presley family in protecting their legendary home. As the legal process unfolds, this case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance against fraud and the persistence of those who seek to exploit even the most iconic of institutions.
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