Alleged romantic deception leaves man broke, homeless

Skyler Houston, 29, from Wichita Falls, was charged with exploiting a 66-year-old man by manipulating him into handing over money and property under the promise of marriage. From February to July 2024, she withdrew over $42,000 from his bank account, even stealing his Medicare oxygen equipment, leaving him homeless. Houston’s history includes prior fraud charges, including exploiting a 76-year-old woman and using stolen money to pay her rent.

Houston, currently on probation for other fraud cases, has been arrested nine times since 2020 for fraud, forgery, and credit card abuse. Police are investigating more cases involving elderly victims.

For more information see Larry Statser "Alleged romantic deception leaves man broke, homeless" Texomashomepage.com, September 11, 2024. 

Special thanks to Laura Galvan (Attorney, San Antonio, Texas) for bringing this article to my attention.