Alvin Fulcher: Disabled Navy veteran, 77, close to losing home after caretaker daughter ran off with $10K
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: A 77-year-old disabled Navy veteran from San Diego is in danger of losing his home after his daughter defrauded him of ten thousand dollars. Alvin Fulcher claimed that his daughter, who moved in to take care of him and his late wife, committed the "ultimate act of deception" by allegedly stealing from him and failing to pay the bills that pushed his family at risk of foreclosure.
Fulcher and his long-term wife, Ima, raised their children and grandchildren in his Lemon Grove home before they fostered dozens more. Fulcher said his daughter was living with him for months but his family learned about the theft in March when Ima died and they were unable to claim her life insurance. "For this to happen to me at this time is sickening. I'm heartbroken, especially because it was one of my children that did this to me. I'm saying, what kind of heart does she have? She grew up in this house," Fulcher told NBC7 San Diego, adding, "I don't think she has a heart. She wasn't thinking of me or her mother."
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When did Fulcher find out?
The disabled Navy vet, who has lost most of his vision, said after his daughter settled in, she took charge of his and Ima’s finances and stole thousands of dollars, including his military retirement pay and social security benefits. Things only got worse for Fulcher’s family after they discovered a huge stack of overdue bills and a letter from the bank threatening foreclosure. According to NBC 7, the letter states Fulcher owes more than $28,000 on his home. The invoices had not been paid since June 2022, according to Daily Mail.
San Diego Police are investigating the theft as a potential case of elder abuse. However, the department stated that they will not take any action against Fulcher’s daughter and her boyfriend as it is a "civil matter." "My grandson wants me to come live with him in San Antonio. I'd prefer not to. I like to be more independent," Fulcher said. The veteran has faith that they will be able to find a way to continue living in their house for 30 years. Fulcher and his family say they've been talking to banks and other companies trying to buy more time and get the issue resolved.
‘My heart just broke’
While police are investigating the incident, Fulcher’s family has set up a fundraising campaign to sort things out. The GoFundMe established to assist Fulcher and his children with their financial obligations has already garnered more than $44,121 out of the $30,000 goal. Hundreds of strangers have contributed to the cause to help Fulcher keep his home. "God Bless you as we provide strength and support to our veterans in time of need," one donor wrote while another said, "I miss my grandparents so much and when I read your story, my heart just broke. I hope this helps."
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