Elderly exploitation sends daughter to jail

Detective Henry Miller reported to Historic City News that he was able to obtain sufficient evidence that a 73-year-old St Johns County man was being financially exploited by his 52-year-old daughter, that he was able to obtain a warrant for her arrest.

Until another family member became suspicious, over a month ago, Carole Marie Erickson was living in her father’s home.

“She obtained power of attorney to act while her elderly father was disabled, and recuperating from surgery,” Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kevin Kelshaw told local news reporters. “There is evidence that the victim was the beneficiary of funds from an insurance policy; the existence of which, he was unaware — and the proceeds of which, Erickson is said to have converted.”

According to the incident report, Erickson is also responsible for 41 ATM withdraws from the victim’s bank account, between June 4, 2012 and October 14, 2013, totaling over $20,000. During that same time, Erickson is accused of transacting over $29,000 in unauthorized purchases for her own personal use by using her father’s credit card.

Kelshaw said the warrant was served at Erickson’s residence, located at 9702 South Historic Kings Rd in Duval County, early Wednesday morning. She was released from the Duval County Jail after posting a $25,000 appearance bond.