A woman with Alzheimer's had her money taken by her daughter to spoil her dogs, totaling £216,000.

Luana Dougherty, a 50-year-old care worker, has been convicted of stealing £216,000 from her elderly mother's bank account. Her actions have been described as greedy and callous. She had already received a share of her mother's fortune after selling their family home and offering to take care of her mother, who was suffering from Alzheimer's.

However, instead of using the money for her mother's care, Luana exploited her position as a care worker and her mother's mental condition to access her bank account using a mobile banking app. She would withdraw large amounts of money, up to £20,000 a day, for a period of four days. In total, she stole £216,000 from her mother's account.

Luana's betrayal was uncovered when she bragged to her son about using £60,000 as a deposit for a house. Her relatives then became suspicious and made enquiries with her mother's bank, leading to the discovery of the theft. It was also revealed that Luana had spent the stolen money on her two Staffordshire Bull Terriers, furniture, and even setting up a dog breeding business. She had also taken lavish holidays, including a trip to India with a male companion.

Luana's sister, Sandra Clayton, gave a statement to the police expressing her family's shock and disappointment. She stated that their mother, who is in her 80s, was left anxious and distressed upon learning of her daughter's actions. Sandra also revealed that Luana had been deceiving them by claiming their mother had been attending medical appointments, when in reality, she had not received any medical care in the 18 months she lived with Luana.

The family had trusted Luana to take care of their mother as she had experience working in the care sector. However, she took advantage of their trust and used her mother's vulnerability for her own selfish gain. This betrayal not only left their mother without proper care, but also impacted the family's financial situation. They were forced to rely on the local council to choose a care home for their mother and pay a top-up fee of £100 per week.

During the sentencing at Chester Crown Court, Judge Richard Conley expressed his concern over Luana's callous attitude towards her actions. He noted that she had already received a substantial amount of money from her mother's estate, but it was not enough for her. She continued to take advantage of her mother's vulnerability and steal from her repeatedly.

Luana pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and was sentenced to four years in jail. Her lawyer, Oliver King, claimed that her ex-boyfriend had pressured her into taking the money, but there was no evidence to support this. King also stated that Luana had a close relationship with her mother and felt genuine remorse for her actions.

In conclusion, Luana's actions were driven by greed and selfishness, causing significant harm to her mother and her family. Her betrayal has shattered their once close relationship and left their mother without proper care. Luana's sentence reflects the severity of her actions and serves as a warning to others who may consider taking advantage of vulnerable individuals for personal gain.

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