The alleged victim lived in the
Asked if others could face charges in the case, Murphy said, “”I can’t comment on who specifically is being investigated, but I can tell you the investigation is continuing.””
The alleged crimes took place between
Thompson befriended the elderly woman, who trusted her and asked her to guard her savings, Murphy said. The alleged victim gave Thompson control of her bank accounts to pay for the woman’s doctor bills, prescriptions and taxi rides, Murphy said.
Bankers noticed charges were being made outside the nursing home and contacted a state agency, which called police, Murphy said.
“”The crimes allegedly committed by her obviously are very serious, and there will be no tolerance for someone that steals from residents of a nursing home,”” county Administrator
Murphy said he will recuse himself from the case because he works with