I-TEAM: More felony charges for funeral director accused of mishandling remains, funds
The News4JAX I-TEAM continues to learn more about the disturbing case of former funeral director, Elliott Maurice Graham. He was arrested in February, charged with grand theft, filing false insurance claims, and five misdemeanor counts of improper preservation of a human body. On Wednesday, the State Attorneyโs Office told us two additional felony charges for grand theft and insurance fraud claims have been added, and the misdemeanor charges have been dropped. Also added is a petit theft charge, accusing Graham of stealing up to $750 from a foundation that helps grieving families pay for a childโs funeral costs.
Decomposing bodies found inside Northside mortuary after funeral director left business behind, report says
The funeral director at the center of an investigation involving accusations of stealing, mishandling remains and abandoning a northside mortuary was moved to the Duval County Jail after his Friday arrest in Orange County.
Funeral director arrested as more concerned people come forward about Northside mortuary at center of investigation
The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) said more people are coming forward about Marion Graham Mortuaries in north Jacksonville, concerned they received the wrong cremated remains, and looking to get their money back for pre-paid funeral services.
36 years ago detectives found the remains of 36 people in a Jacksonville funeral home. Now, a similar case unfolds
The issues being uncovered through the Florida Department of Financial Services investigation of the Marion Graham Mortuaries arenโt the first time something like this has happened in Jacksonville.
Arrest warrant issued for Jacksonville funeral home director accused of theft, mishandling remains
A Northside funeral home director is wanted on multiple charges after the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) opened an investigation following complaints over the โmishandling of cremated remainsโ and allegedly โabandoningโ the business.