Trion Woman Charged with Theft, Elder Exploitation After $57,000 Reported Missing

A 68-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she stole more than $57,000 in cash and valuables from her elderly relative in Trion. Margie LaVoughn Yusko, 68, has been charged with felony theft by taking and exploitation of the elderly or disabled, following an investigation initiated on July 21, 2025.

According to the responding deputy’s report, a family member of the alleged victim stated that Yusko had been living in the residence and was suspected of taking a substantial amount of cash, silver coins, and a checkbook. The family member also noted that Yusko had previously been involved in an incident involving fraudulent checks. However, criminal charges were not pursued at that time due to a private repayment agreement.

The elderly resident of the home told deputies that several sums of cash had gone missing over the past few months from multiple hiding places within a bedroom, including:

• $17,000 from a black cash box in the closet (last seen 3–4 months ago)
• $35,000 and 40 Kennedy silver dollars from a tan box on a bedroom table (last seen 2 months ago)
• $5,350 and a checkbook from under a pillow (last seen 3 weeks ago)

The resident reported that only two people had access to the home during that time—himself and Yusko.

When questioned by deputies, Yusko denied any involvement, stating that she would not “be dumb enough” to repeat past mistakes. She claimed the missing items were likely misplaced or lost.

Deputies informed the reporting family member that due to Yusko’s extended stay in the home, a formal eviction process would be required to have her removed. 

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Trion Woman Charged with Theft, Elder Exploitation After $57,000 Reported Missing