In Louisville, Kentucky, 89-year-old Dorothy Tarpin’s home was stolen through a fraudulent quitclaim deed, leaving her family facing thousands in legal fees to fight back. The brazen scam unfolded when strangers began moving furniture into her home, claiming the longtime homeowner was dead. Shocked relatives confronted the intruders, who even posted “For Sale” and “No Trespassing” signs on the property before authorities intervened. Police have since launched an investigation into the suspected fraud.
Tarpin’s family says the ordeal highlights just how easy it is for criminals to forge documents and seize a property, while rightful owners are forced into costly and time-consuming court battles to reclaim what is theirs. Though Jefferson County officials say such cases are rare, they admit fraudulent deeds are difficult to detect once filed, since notaries and signatures often appear legitimate on paper. For Tarpin and her family, the crime is more than paperwork—it’s a violation of a home she’s cherished for over 50 years.
This story was first reported by whas11.com
