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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Man posed as funeral director to steal life insurance money, police say

Estate planningTwo individuals, Javian Major, and Sandy Broussard, are accused of posing as funeral directors to steal life insurance money from grieving families. The victims, including Anita Thomas, Shatammiz Hicks, and Selena Devereaux, expressed outrage at the alleged scams. Major was charged with forgery, while Broussard was charged with theft after posing as a licensed funeral director and mortician. 

The suspects are accused of forging signatures to obtain life insurance payouts from deceased victims, leaving some families without proper funerals or embalming. Constable Alan Rosen emphasized the vulnerability of people during such times. Despite the charges, Major and Broussard are currently out on bond.

For more information see KPRC Staff “Man posed as funeral director to steal life insurance money, police say”, KOLD News, January 28, 2024.

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