RICHMOND, Texas (Covering Katy News) — A Fulshear woman will spend a decade in prison after a jury convicted her of stealing more than $200,000 from her elderly father-in-law while he battled a serious medical condition.
Rebecca Lynn Simmons was convicted on Oct. 21, 2025, of theft from the elderly and exploitation of the elderly. The 45-year-old woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison and must pay $124,000 in restitution on the maximum probation term of 10 years.
Financial abuse drained elderly victim’s savings
Simmons stole from her 75-year-old father-in-law while he received treatment for a serious medical condition, according to Chief Economic Crimes prosecutor Tiffany Johnson. She used her access to his accounts to pay her bills, draining his savings until he was nearly destitute.
The defendant claimed she had an agreement with the victim to use his money for a house they owned, but her story fell apart after his death.
Granddaughter discovered ongoing theft
After Simmons cut her father-in-law off from his grandkids, one of his granddaughters checked his accounts and immediately found that the defendant had been transferring money from his accounts over a long period of time…