Introduction
Woman Charged in Plot to Steal Elvis Presley’s Graceland Estate
A Missouri woman has been indicted in connection with an elaborate scheme to fraudulently seize Graceland, the iconic home of music legend Elvis Presley, and defraud his family of millions of dollars. Federal prosecutors allege that the suspect, Lisa Finley, used multiple false identities and forged documents to claim that Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s only daughter, had used the estate as collateral for a loan she never repaid.
Elaborate Fraudulent Plot
Finley is accused of fabricating legal documents, creating a fictitious loan in Lisa Marie Presley’s name, and asserting that Graceland had been mortgaged prior to Lisa Marie’s death in 2023. However, investigators confirmed that no such loan ever existed.
Exploiting the public and tragic events surrounding the Presley family, Finley reportedly filed fraudulent claims in court, aiming to claim ownership of Graceland and auction the property to the highest bidder.
Graceland Nearly Auctioned Off
The scheme was only thwarted at the last minute—just hours before Graceland was scheduled to be auctioned in Memphis, Tennessee—thanks to a notary public who uncovered the fraud.
Kimberly Philb, a notary in Daytona Beach, Florida, stated she had never notarized any of the loan documents associated with the case. “That signature looks nothing like mine,” she said. Her testimony before a federal grand jury earlier this week played a crucial role in bringing charges against Lisa Finley.
Facing Up to 20 Years in Prison
If convicted, Lisa Finley could face up to 20 years in prison for charges related to financial fraud, real estate fraud, and falsifying legal documents.
Notably, her arrest came on a symbolic date—the 47th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death at Graceland—making the story even more poignant and drawing widespread media and public attention.
Graceland, more than just Elvis’s former home, stands as a cultural landmark in American history. Thanks to the vigilance of legal and investigative authorities, the estate was preserved and protected from falling into the hands of a fraudster—highlighting once again the vital role of the justice system in safeguarding historic legacies.