An 81-year-old bedridden woman's accounts were allegedly drained of more than $50,000 by her caretaker over several months to fund repeated bingo machine sessions, according to reports.
The victim hired 42-year-old Sinora John to handle her daily needs following an April 2025 injury that left her bedridden with a broken femur and other fractures. Over the course of their arrangement, the caretaker obtained the victim's debit card information and made unauthorized ATM cash withdrawals, sometimes reaching $900 in a single day.
The activity came to light on August 15th after the victim retrieved her mail for the first time in over a year and checked with her bank. Bank records ultimately confirmed total losses amounting to $50,366.89.
When confronted, the caretaker admitted to taking the funds for personal use, primarily to play bingo, and offered to repay the money in installments. She also confessed to police that she used the card and PIN without permission.
John now faces charges including elder financial exploitation, identity theft, and fraudulent credit card use. Prosecutors have also filed two special allegations seeking enhanced penalties due to the victim's vulnerability. Having no prior criminal history, the caretaker was released on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond, though a conviction on all counts and special allegations could carry a sentence of 45 to 85 years.
