Woman Charged with Elder Exploitation and Animal Neglect | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A 37-year-old woman in Chatham County is facing nearly 100 felony charges after allegedly stealing her elderly uncle’s money while acting as his power of attorney—and abandoning dozens of animals at her property. Investigators found her siphoning his funds into her own accounts, leaving him completely unaware. Neighbors stepped in after deputies received a call about neglected pigs and other animals left without food or water. Authorities recovered dozens of animals, including chickens, turkeys, rabbits, and a dog. Brady was arrested on July 24th, charged with elder exploitation, identity…