Since then, we've been digging deeper... preparing to reveal what we discovered in a series of stories starting Monday.
William Berchau was born in Lithuania in 1914.
He fled to Germany during Joseph Stalin's rise to power, then immigrated from Germany to the United States to escape Adolph Hitler's regime.
Berchau had a long career as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. He and his wife retired in Clearwater, Fla.
Shortly after her death in 2010, he attempted to sell his house and was soon taken into the Florida Guardian Program.
Patricia Johnson was appointed his professional guardian late that year. He has tried to have her removed on several occasions, to no avail.
Watch the video of William Berchau telling his story in his own words.
See also:
ABC Action News: Questionable Guardianship Real Estate Transactions
Wishing you all the best William Bercheau.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! ABC News Action I-Team we LOVE you!
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ABC is the greatest!
ReplyDeleteHats off to both of them!
ReplyDeleteAdam Walser is my hero!
ReplyDeleteHERO is right Betty. I can see the kindness in Adam Walser's eyes. Mr. Bercheau we care about you!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think we can ever thank you enough, Mr. Walser, for what you've done for this gentleman.
ReplyDeleteI hope Mr. Bercheau will be able to have his life back as he deserves.No one should be held against their will. Thanks ABC I-Team
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