3 sources·World

Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty in Graceland Fraud Case

Lisa Findley pleads guilty to mail fraud in a scheme to auction off Elvis Presley's Graceland, falsely claiming it was collateral for a loan.

The distribution of story sources: left-leaning (blue), center (light gray), and right-leaning (red).
Reliable
The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
Balanced
The underlying sources are either a balanced mix of left and right or primarily centrist.
Subscribe to unlock this story

We really don't like cutting you off, but you've reached your monthly limit. At just $5/month, subscriptions are how we keep this project going. Start your free 7-day trial today!

Get Started
  1. Missouri woman pleads guilty in brazen plot to sell Graceland

    Experts were baffled by the attempt to sell off one of the most storied pieces of real estate in the country using names, emails and documents that were quickly suspected to be phony.

    Missouri woman pleads guilty in brazen plot to sell Graceland

    CBS NewsCBS News·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Center
    This outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.
  2. Woman admits mail fraud in plot to auction Elvis’s Graceland mansion

    Experts were baffled by the attempt to sell off one of the most storied pieces of real estate in the country using names, emails and documents that were quickly suspected to be phony.

    Woman admits mail fraud in plot to auction Elvis’s Graceland mansion

    The GuardianThe Guardian·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Leans Left
    This outlet slightly leans left.
  3. Missouri woman pleads guilty to federal charge in plot to sell Graceland

    Experts were baffled by the attempt to sell off one of the most storied pieces of real estate in the country using names, emails and documents that were quickly suspected to be phony.

    Missouri woman pleads guilty to federal charge in plot to sell Graceland

    Associated PressAssociated Press·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Center
    This outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.
  1. CBS News
  2. The Guardian
  3. Associated Press
Updated: Feb 25th, 2025, 4:21 PM ET

Summary

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

Lisa Jeanine Findley pleaded guilty to mail fraud, admitting to a scheme where she falsely claimed that Elvis Presley's family owed money on Graceland, threatening to auction the property. The judge had to halt the sale due to a lawsuit from Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough, who argued that the loan documents were fraudulent. Findley, who posed as multiple persons involved with a nonexistent lender, faces sentencing in June 2024, with expectations of a reduced sentence under her plea deal. Graceland remains a significant cultural landmark and tourist destination.

Perspectives

Compare opinions on this story from liberal (Left), conservative (Right) or center-leaning news organizations.

  • A Missouri woman has pleaded guilty to mail fraud for attempting to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off Graceland, resulting in a halt to the foreclosure sale

  • The fraudulent scheme involved fabricating documents and posing as multiple parties, leading to legal actions initiated by Presley’s granddaughter, Riley Keough

  • The case highlights the cultural significance of Graceland as a historic site and the family's commitment to preserving it for future generations.

FAQs

A list of follow-up questions readers often ask about this story.
Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty in Graceland Fraud Case - Pano News