Burlington woman charged for financially exploiting elderly mother, Alamance County deputies say

By JD Franklin III

BURLINGTON, N.C. — A Triad woman turned herself in and is facing charges, according to deputies with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.

On May 18, 2023, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit began an investigation into elder abuse and fraud. 

The victim’s family members told detectives that the victim’s daughter, identified as Marilyn Ingram, was using the victim’s money for personal gain, and was taking advantage of the victim’s power of attorney.

During the investigation, detectives obtained probable cause to charge Ingram with felony exploitation of an elder adult. Warrants were obtained on Tuesday, and on Thursday, Ingram turned herself in at the sheriff’s office.

She was charged with one count of felony exploitation of a disabled of elder adult through a position of trust or business relationship and one count of felony obtain property by false pretense.

Ingram's bond was set at $10,000.

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