New details emerged Wednesday in San Patricio County’s 156th District Court in the ongoing investigation of a woman accused of stealing more than $1.6 million from her employers.
As first reported Monday, 43-year-old Vanessa Elizabeth Slaton is charged with five counts of theft of property exceeding $300,000. Investigators allege Slaton made unauthorized transactions from her employer, Epic Energy Services, into her personal account.
San Patricio County theft case grows as officials cite possible $8 million loss
Criminal complaints obtained by 6 Investigates allege 43 transactions were made between July 4, 2025, and Jan. 17 of this year.
Slaton appeared in court Wednesday for a bond reduction hearing. During testimony, investigators said the amount stolen could ultimately total $7 million to $8 million…