Missouri Woman Charged in Scheme to Steal Graceland From Riley Keough

A Missouri woman has been charged in connection with an elaborate scheme aimed at stealing Graceland from Elvis Presley’s family. Lisa Jeanine Findley, aged 53, was arrested on Friday and now faces serious allegations of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, which could lead to a prison sentence ranging from two to 20 years if convicted.

This unusual plot first came to light during a legal dispute involving Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley. Keough has been the owner of the iconic 13.8-acre Graceland estate in Memphis since the passing of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, in January 2023.

In May, Keough discovered the illicit scheme and was able to halt it. Following her actions, the federal prosecutors in Missouri began compiling evidence revealing an intricate web of deceit orchestrated by Findley. The case uncovered multiple fake identities, forged signatures, and even a fraudulent foreclosure notice that appeared in a Memphis newspaper.

According to prosecutors, Findley assumed the identities of three individuals linked to a nonexistent lending company called “Naussany Investments.” She falsely claimed that Lisa Marie Presley had borrowed $3.8 million from Naussany back in 2018, using Graceland as collateral. Allegedly, she asserted that this loan had never been repaid.

In support of the fraudulent scheme, Findley is accused of forging Lisa Marie Presley’s signature on a range of fake loan documents. She is also alleged to have filed false legal documents, including a creditor’s claim in Los Angeles and a forged deed of trust in Memphis.

As the plot thickened, Findley even published a fake foreclosure notice in the Commercial Appeal, a daily newspaper based in Memphis. This notice declared that Naussany intended to auction off Graceland to the highest bidder on May 23, which quickly garnered national media attention.

Following the publication of the auction notice, Findley allegedly contacted representatives of Elvis Presley’s family, as well as the Tennessee state court and various media outlets, to falsely assert that a Nigerian identity thief was responsible for the scheme and located in Nigeria.

Nicole M. Argentieri, who oversees the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, commented on Findley’s arrest, stating that she had “orchestrated a scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland.” Argentieri further asserted that Findley made deceptive claims about Lisa Marie Presley, suggesting that she had pledged the historic estate as collateral for a loan she had failed to repay before her death.

Authorities allege that Findley sought to extort a settlement from the Presley family that would amount to $2.8 million, utilizing a series of false documents to support her claims.

As for Riley Keough, who stars in the Amazon Prime series “Daisy Jones and the Six,” her attorney has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the situation.

Findley is expected to appear for her arraignment in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday. The unfolding details of this case continue to raise eyebrows and spark intrigue, marking a bizarre chapter in the ongoing legacy of Elvis Presley and his family.

Source: Business Insider