Lisa Jeanine Findley, Mail Fraud, Missouri 2024

A Missouri woman has pleaded guilty to a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family of millions of dollars and steal the family’s ownership interest in Graceland, Elvis Presley’s former home in Memphis, Tennessee.

Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, of Kimberling City, orchestrated a scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland using a fake company, forged documents, and false court filings. Findley threatened to foreclose on Graceland and auction it to the highest bidder if Elvis Presley’s family did not pay or settle the claim against the estate.

Findley pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud. She is scheduled to be sentenced on June 18, 2024, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The scheme involved false claims that Elvis Presley’s daughter had pledged Graceland as collateral for a loan that she failed to repay before her death. Findley’s actions were part of a larger effort to deceive and swindle Elvis Presley’s family out of millions of dollars.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the FBI Nashville Field Office are investigating the case. Trial Attorney Aaron Henricks of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Carroll L. André III for the Western District of Tennessee are prosecuting the case.

Findley’s guilty plea is a significant blow to her efforts to defraud Elvis Presley’s family. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and integrity in all business dealings.

The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to protecting the rights of victims and holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions.

Lisa Jeanine Findley, of Kimberling City, Missouri, is scheduled to be sentenced on June 18, 2024, for her role in the scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family. Findley faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

The defendant’s actions resulted in significant financial losses for Elvis Presley’s family. The exact amount of the losses is not specified in the court documents.

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