Sunday, October 8, 2023

Venice woman charged with exploiting elderly man

by Scott Cousins 

EDWARDSVILLE — A Venice woman was charged Thursday with multiple felony counts relating to the financial exploitation of an elderly man.

The case was one of a number of theft-related felony charges filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Markeisha A. Hill, 35, of the 1000 block of Blom Place, Venice, was charged Oct. 5 with two counts of unlawful financial exploitation of an elderly person and theft of property over $5,000 by deception from an elderly person, all Class 2 felonies; and wire fraud, a Class 3 felony.

The case was presented by the Edwardsville Police Department.

According to court documents, between Jan. 1-June 30, Hill gained the trust of an elderly man and took in excess of $5,000 from him; and made substantial online purchases.

She was released from custody.

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Venice woman charged with exploiting elderly man

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