Lisa Jeanine Findley—a Missouri woman arrested for attempting to sell Elvis Presley’s famous Graceland property—has pleaded guilty to mail fraud. Findley, 54, of Kimberling City, Missouri, was involved in an elaborate scheme to defraud the Presley family by attempting to auction off the iconic Memphis estate. A judge intervened and blocked the fraudulent sale before it could go through.
The plot was uncovered in August 2024, when federal authorities arrested Findley on charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. Investigators allege that Findley used multiple aliases to falsely claim that Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s daughter, had used Graceland as collateral for an unpaid loan. She fabricated documents to back up her story and even went so far as to announce a public foreclosure sale of the estate in Memphis.
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The scheme included multiple falsified loan documents, forged signatures, and a fraudulent foreclosure notice that was published in a local newspaper. Findley was also accused of submitting fake court filings in an effort to solidify her fraudulent claim on the property. In a twist, after the plan attracted media attention, Findley allegedly attempted to cover her tracks by falsely accusing a Nigerian identity thief of being behind the scheme.
Findley recently pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a Memphis courtroom. In exchange, federal prosecutors agreed to drop the charge of aggravated identity theft. The Missouri woman is scheduled for sentencing on June 18, 2025, and could face up to 20 years in prison. However, her plea deal suggests she may serve a significantly reduced sentence.
The case has been heavily scrutinized, and many are questioning how such a high-profile scheme was able to get as far as it did.
The story took a personal turn when Riley Keough, Elvis’s granddaughter and the heir to Graceland, stepped in to prevent the fraudulent sale. Keough, who has expressed deep concern over the sale, filed a lawsuit in May 2024 to stop the foreclosure auction. The actress condemned the attempted sale, calling it “fraudulent,” and sought a legal injunction to block it.
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Keough’s filing pointed out that Findley’s company, Naussany Investments, appeared to be a sham operation—and she took legal action to prevent Graceland from being sold off.
According to federal authorities, Findley was able to create false documents to back her claims, including a fake loan agreement that allegedly showed Lisa Marie Presley borrowing $3.8 million. Findley then attempted to extort $2.85 million from the Presley family as a settlement.
Findley’s actions not only impacted the Presley family but also brought a national treasure into the spotlight. The Graceland estate, now a beloved historical site and museum, was nearly sold in a public auction, which would have been a devastating blow to the Presley legacy.
Federal prosecutors are committed to holding fraudsters accountable, as this case clearly illustrates the dangers of identity theft and financial manipulation. U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz emphasized that the Department of Justice will aggressively pursue those who attempt to profit from fraudulent schemes—especially when they target historic properties like Graceland.
The public outcry surrounding the fraudulent Graceland sale was immense. Local residents and Elvis fans rallied behind the Presley family, with many expressing outrage that such a scheme could even be attempted on such a historic site.
Protesters gathered outside Graceland to show their support for the Presley family, further highlighting the national significance of the case. This legal drama surrounding one of the world’s most famous estates continues to captivate the public and raises questions about how such large-scale fraud can occur in the first place.
As the case moves toward sentencing, all eyes are on Findley’s June 2025 court date. Will she face a lengthy sentence? Or will the plea deal result in a reduced term behind bars? The legal drama surrounding her case continues to unfold, and the Presley family’s fight to protect Graceland is far from over.
