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Introduction
In recent years, a startling scheme came to light involving attempts to defraud the Presley family and seize ownership of Graceland—the iconic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, once home to Elvis Presley. The main figure behind this plot is Lisa Jeanine Findley, a 53-year-old woman from Kimberling City, Missouri. People.com+3ABC News+3The Washington Post+3
What Was the Scheme?
Here are the key points of what investigators say Findley did:
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She allegedly created a fake lending company, Naussany Investments & Private Lending LLC, and claimed that Lisa Marie Presley (Elvis’s daughter, who died in January 2023) had borrowed US$3.8 million in 2018, using Graceland as collateral for that loan. ABC News+2The Washington Post+2
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She used forged documents, including fake loan paperwork, false signatures (purportedly including Lisa Marie’s and a Florida notary public’s), and misleading filings in courts. ABC+3ABC News+3The Washington Post+3
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She threatened foreclosure and auction of Graceland if the Presley family did not settle the alleged debt—at one point demanding about US$2.85 million from them to avoid further action. ABC News+2The Washington Post+2
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To give her false claims more appearance of legitimacy, Findley filed a false deed of trust and published a fraudulent foreclosure notice in a Memphis newspaper announcing the auction of Graceland. ABC News+2The Washington Post+2
How It All Unraveled
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The press and public became alarmed when foreclosure notices appeared and reports circulated that Graceland would be sold to the highest bidder. ABC News+1
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Presley’s granddaughter, Riley Keough, who inherited Graceland, filed suit in May 2024 to block the sale and challenged the legitimacy of the documents. ABC News+2The Washington Post+2
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A judge halted the proposed sale in that case. ABC News+2The Washington Post+2
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Findley was arrested in August 2024, on charges including mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. ABC News+2People.com+2
Legal Outcome
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In February 2025, Lisa Jeanine Findley pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud for her role in the plot. Bộ Tư Pháp Mỹ+2The Washington Post+2
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As part of this plea, the aggravated identity theft charge was dropped. The Washington Post+1
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She faces up to 20 years in prison under U.S. law for the mail fraud charge. The sentencing is scheduled for June 18, 2025. Bộ Tư Pháp Mỹ+2AP News+2
Why Does This Matter?
Graceland is more than just a house. It is a cultural landmark, museum, and a major tourism draw. Attempts to fraudulently seize it threaten both the legacy of Elvis Presley and the interests of his heirs. The case also illustrates how real estate frauds can exploit the fame and public visibility of famous properties. For the Presley family, this was a deeply personal threat.