Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty in Graceland Fraud Scheme

Lisa Jeanine Findley, a Missouri woman, has pleaded guilty to a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family by attempting to auction off Graceland, falsely claiming that Lisa Marie Presley had pledged the estate as collateral for a $3.8 million loan. Prosecutors indicated that Findley, who could face up to 20 years in prison but is recommended for just under five years, fabricated documents and personas to support her claim, even publishing a fraudulent foreclosure notice in a local newspaper. The scheme was thwarted when Riley Keough, Presley's granddaughter, filed a lawsuit after discovering the foreclosure notice. Authorities launched an investigation that revealed the documents were forged and questioned Findley's authenticity claims. The case has drawn significant attention due to the iconic status of Graceland, which is a popular tourist destination. Findley attempted to deflect blame by suggesting a Nigerian fraud ring was behind the scheme, but this assertion has been dismissed by prosecutors as nonsensical.