Dead Mom Walking

Scam Social Security CAUGHT ON CAMERA Police say Thomas Parkin stole tens of thousands of dollars by dressing up as his dead mother and cashing her Social Security checks.
by The Associated Press
Published: Wed, June 17, 2009 - 12:37 pm CST Last Updated: Thu, June 18, 2009 - 11:59 am CST
NEW YORK (AP) - A 49-year-old man has been charged with dressing
up as his dead mother as part of a creepy scam to collect
government benefits.
Thomas Parkin was to appear in court in Brooklyn on Thursday to
face grand larceny, criminal impersonation and other charges. The
name of his lawyer was not immediately available.
Prosecutors allege that Parkin concealed the 2003 death of his
mother, Irene Prusik, by giving false information for her death
certificate. They say for six years, he collected tens of thousands
of dollars in Social Security and housing benefits using her
identity.
Authorities say Parkin wore a wig and a dress while renewing his
mother's driver's license earlier this year.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Saloth Sar Says:
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 1:08 pm

Awesome idea. I wonder if he started to enjoy dressing like a woman.

Missknowitall
Missknowitall Says:
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 9:31 am

Panty hose & stilettos????

Bikermike
Bikermike Says:
Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 8:04 pm

how sick is that? Norman Bates ?

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