January 27th 2024.
Lisa Elliot, a 59-year-old woman, was known by the username 'Honest Gold Digger'. She had a reputation for targeting vulnerable men on dating sites and using them for their money. In this particular case, she set her sights on a lonely divorcee who was looking for companionship. The man, who had MS and relied on a walking frame to get around, fell for Elliot's manipulative tactics and agreed to marry her.
However, their marriage was short-lived as Elliot quickly drained the man's life savings and left him penniless. She also controlled his every move and drove him back to alcoholism. It wasn't until months later that the man found the strength to leave and discovered the extent of Elliot's deceit. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2021 without seeing justice served.
During the court case, the man's daughter described how her once vibrant and generous father had become vulnerable due to his medical conditions. Elliot took advantage of this and left him with nothing. She stripped him of his dignity and left him in significant debt. The man's family has been left traumatized by what happened and they will always carry the pain of this betrayal.
Elliot pleaded guilty to eight charges of fraud, totaling £16,716. The judge, Robert Spragg, sentenced her to two years and three months in prison. He emphasized that Elliot's actions were far from honest, despite her username suggesting otherwise. He also acknowledged the controlling and coercive behavior she exhibited towards her husband.
Spragg also noted that the victim, who was extremely vulnerable, deserved better from his partner. He should have been able to trust Elliot, but instead, she callously defrauded him. The man passed away before seeing justice served, which only added to the tragedy of the situation. Elliot's actions not only affected him but also his family, who have been left with painful memories.
During the relationship, the man's family grew concerned about the way Elliot was treating him and contacted the police. Despite being under suspicion, Elliot continued to deceive her husband. She even enlisted the help of a male friend to activate two of his credit cards by pretending to be him. Elliot had already used his identity to buy gold coins, make purchases on Amazon and Marks and Spencer's, and transfer thousands of pounds into her own bank account.
The court heard that Elliot had previously worked as a civil servant before becoming a self-employed university teacher. She went on long-term sick leave after the death of her husband. This was a factor that her defense lawyer, Sam Faulks, highlighted. He also mentioned that Elliot had mental health problems. However, her actions were still inexcusable and had a significant impact on her victim and his family.
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