Putnam County caregiver accused of elder neglect, financial exploitation

by: Pat O’Donnell 

PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Putnam County caretaker has been arrested for the alleged neglect and financial exploitation of his grandfather.

According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon McBroom was arrested on Tuesday, June 30. He is charged with aggravated neglect of an elderly adult, theft of property and financial exploitation of an elderly adult.

Adult Protective Services contacted the PCSO on April 13 regarding the alleged neglect and financial exploitation of McBroom’s 84-year-old grandfather, officials said.

APS and Putnam County Detective Garrett responded to the 84-year-old man’s home where they found he had been “living in extremely poor conditions,” the PCSO said.

The PCSO’s investigation revealed the 84-year-old had not been bathed in weeks, was experiencing shortness of breath and could not answer basic questions. Investigators found nonfunctioning bathrooms, caved-in flooring, trash and dirt covering surfaces and a small amount of food in the home.

EMS transported the 84-year-old for medical treatment due to his condition, officials said.

According to the PCSO, the man suffered from severe malnutrition, leading to more medical complications.

“Investigators determined the victim’s nutritional needs had not been adequately met by his caregiver,” the PCSO said in a release.

The PCSO’s investigation also revealed the 84-year-old had been financially exploited. Between January and March, the man overdrew his bank account multiple times and never received checks mailed to his home.

According to the PCSO, a review of bank records showed McBroom had transferred about $4,460.50 from his grandfather’s account into his own bank account on 30 separate transactions. 

“Investigators also determined that two of the victim’s checks had been deposited into McBroom’s personal account,” the PCSO said.

McBroom was arrested Tuesday and is being held on a $143,000 bond. He will appear in court on Aug. 10.

“Our elderly citizens deserve dignity, compassion, and protection. I appreciate the work of Detective Garrett and Adult Protective Services for ensuring this victim is now safe and receiving the care he deserves,” Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said. “If you suspect an elderly person is being abused, neglected, or financially exploited, I encourage you to report it immediately.” 

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Jefferson City woman charged with elder exploitation in Cole County

by Max Quinn

A warrant was issued Thursday for a Jefferson City woman accused of financially exploiting a nursing home resident, according to court documents.

Amy Shoup is charged with financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person and misappropriation of funds of an elderly nursing home resident.

She allegedly spent $52,494.91 of the victim's money between Aug. 26, 2024, and June 1 while the victim was living in a nursing home, according to a probable cause statement.

Shoup held durable power of attorney over the victim and was in charge of paying for the victim's nursing home bills, according to the statement.

The nursing home the victim lived in was sold in November 2025. Shoup owed the old company $67,000 and the new one $16,000, according to the statement.

Only sporadic attempts have been made to pay those balances, according to court documents.

The victim said Shoup was not permitted to use their money for anything except for their care. The victim has not seen their debit card nor identification card since they were admitted into the home, according to the probable cause statement.

Shoup admitted to investigators that she had not paid the nursing home bills despite paying her own bills with the victims' funds, according to the probable cause statemnet.

Shoup has a $50,000 surety bond and a warrant out for her arrest. 

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Chatham County woman facing nearly 70 felonies after being accused of financially exploiting elderly uncle: Sheriff

by: Matthew Sockol

SILER CITY, N.C. (WNCN) — A Chatham County woman is facing nearly 70 felonies after being accused of financially exploiting an elderly family member, the sheriff’s office said Thursday.

According to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation into 37-year-old Maggi Elizabeth Brady of Siler City of Siler City began last October after the Chatham County Department of Social Services reported concerns of her misusing her elderly uncle’s money.

Deputies said Brady has power of attorney to maintain her uncle’s finances.

The department’s Adult Protective Services investigation determined the victim was unaware of his finances, including his banks, investment accounts, and transactions, according to the sheriff’s office. 

After reviewing bank records provided by the department, according to the sheriff’s office, deputies identified several transactions involving accounts connected to Brady. They served search warrants on multiple businesses and financial institutions, revealing the victim’s cards and accounts were used to make payments to Brady’s accounts.

Deputies said they charged Brady with 32 counts of felony exploitation of an elder in a position of trust, 33 counts of felony identity theft, and one count of felony financial card fraud. In total, she is facing 66 felonies.

As of Thursday afternoon, the charges have not been served, but deputies said Brady is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court on Monday. 

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