Tewkesbury carer jailed for swindling elderly patient
A CARER from Tewkesbury has been jailed for 30 months for stealing from the woman she was caring for.
Maureen Blackwell, 59, of Canterbury Leys, Tewkesbury was sent to prison today after being found guilty of 12 counts of fraud by abuse of position on Thursday May 24 following a trial at Gloucester Crown Court.
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Maureen Blackwell
Blackwell stole at least £11,000 between April 2010 and February 2011 from a 64-year-old woman she was employed to care for in Tewkesbury.
She was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment for each offence, to run concurrently.
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DC Kate Sheppard, who led the investigation, said: "This woman callously stole a huge amount of money from a vulnerable person who trusted her".
"The victim believed Blackwell had her best interests at heart but in fact she was only concerned with her own financial gain.
"I would like to thank this lady for her cooperation throughout this investigation, I hope today's sentencing is some comfort to her.
"This sort of despicable behaviour will not be tolerated and we will do all we can to ensure that anyone who abuses their position of trust is brought before the courts."
Comments
by bonzaharris1
Monday, June 18 2012, 5:31PM
“She does look mumsy Kay, perhaps thats how Rose West got a way with it for so long. Perhaps the rough and ready look would produce a more caring honest person. As they say, don't judge the book by its cover.”
by Kay_Powell
Monday, June 18 2012, 5:12PM
“Bonza, it's the mumsy look, which fools people into thinking that she wouldn't hurt a fly.”
by bonzaharris1
Monday, June 18 2012, 4:26PM
“ladybugs, you took the words right out of my mouth. Pity really they would have made good cellmates. How these lowife scum live with themselves I don't know. Complete lack on conscience I suppose. Am I the only one who thinks she bears more than a passing resembelance to Rose West !!”
by raidermanuk
Monday, June 18 2012, 2:10PM
“And what about an order to repay the money? TiG, what was the answer when your reporter (sic) asked the question?”
by 2ladybugs
Monday, June 18 2012, 1:49PM
“So judging by the last case similar to this one where the lady was sentenced to 15months and released in 4, we can expect this current case to be out in 8 months!!”