On September 2, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a report of property fraud. A victim reported that the seller did not have legal authority to sell the property. The investigation resulted in felony charges against Emily Victoria Knowlton and Nathan Thomas Key.
Both were charged with obtaining property by false pretense. Emily Victoria Knowlton was arrested on November 13, 2025. She was released with a written promise to appear in court on December 1, 2025…