Blind Woman’s Home Demolished After Allegedly Tricked Into Signing Over Deed
- Posted on September 19, 2011 at 3:35pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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77-Year-Old Patricia Pusey, a Houston, TX resident, is blind. That‘s important because it’s crucial to her story of fraud — according to her, she was recently duped and lost her home because of it.
Pusey says she was told she was signing an agreement to help pay off delinquent taxes. Instead, however, she unknowingly signed over the deed to sell her family home, heirlooms, antiques and keepsakes inside. It was then ultimately demolished, and she lost out.
The Houston Chronicle reports that Pusey lived in the five-bedroom house for decades, and it was built by her father in 1948:
“Pusey’s allegations are the latest in a series of reported real estate thefts in Harris County that mainly center around questionable or bogus transfers of vacant or abandoned homes belonging to mostly elderly or absentee landowners in historically African-American neighborhoods.
A Houston businesswoman and real estate investor named Niyoka Taylor-Campbell, 34, of Humble, faces related 2011 charges of felony theft of more than $20,000 and execution of a legal document through deception as a result of Pusey’s complaint, Harris County Criminal District Court records show. The case is being prosecuted by the Harris County District Attorney’s Consumer Fraud Division.”
Taylor-Campbell’s defense attorney says her client has insisted on her innocence, and from what she can see does not believe Taylor-Campbell has done anything illegal. Rolland said Pusey consented to selling her home and Taylor-Campbell never offered tax help. However, the Chronicle reports on some fishy dealings made by Taylor-Campbell around the time of her encounter with Pusey:
“The notarized property deed transferred Pusey’s home to a company called Strong Roots of Texas, a Limited Liability Company, on Aug. 28, 2008, county records show. Secretary of state records show Taylor-Campbell formed ‘Strong Roots of Texas LLC’ in July 2008, only about a month before the alleged ‘sale.‘ Other documents show the company’s legal status was ‘involuntarily terminated’ even before that sale went through for failure to pay required fees.
Taylor-Campbell’s company later resold the property to a businessman who resold it to Mt. Corinth Baptist Church, deed records show.”
The Consumerist reports that after the sale, the house was demolished with Pusey’s family heirlooms still inside:
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Comments (56)
MUDFLAPS
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 10:53pmPeople of Houston, remember this persons name. Shun her. Do not do business with her. Help her to find a job at Taco Bell.
Report Post »MUDFLAPS
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 10:50pmThe person responsible for this should have their asses kicked to within an inch of their life, revived and then kicked to the same extent again, rinse and repeat.
Report Post »Bernard
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 9:10pmThis is worse than DISGUSTING!!! I am glad that the BLAZE has covered this story for now she has a chance to take sue these back stabbing reptiles and if our justice system does what should be done, she should win that lawsuit and those who did this deed be criminally charged.
Report Post »ghostsouls
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 8:44pmAlso, just saying…. In today’s housing market and real estate market, how did this one little old house get bamboozled from the woman, sold to a business man and then sold to a church in succession??? Someone must have known the church wanted that piece of land? Something is not right about the dealing other than the obvious of being swindled top start with. Investigate them all the businessman and the church.
Report Post »ghostsouls
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 8:41pmI think since the sale was illegal to begin with, she could not have sold it to anyone legally, nor could that person sell it to the church legally, and therefore the property should go back to the woman. The church, Mt. Corinth Baptist Church, should do the right thing and sue the one who sold it to them and get their money back from the business man, Then the church needs to take up donations to get a house rebuilt here for this woman, and have the congregation sift thru the rubble to salvage any of her belongings. That would be the Christian thing to do. Then the business man can sue the one who sold it to him. If they do not do anything about this, it will be open season for the old, the handicapped and the disabled.
Report Post »noplacetorun
Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:08amThe church has been taking houses from people for years. When a church member dies, they place a adverse possession lien on their house.
Report Post »If anyone is interested, the court case pre trial setting is on Oct. 4, 2011 at 9:00am.
COFemale
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 8:13pmHow could a person do this to a blind woman. This is despicable, especially when they did not remove the womans belongings. Of course, the woman who did this is innocent, cause any home that still has belongings in it has been sold legimately. Are you kidding me. She prayed on this woman and the woman being 77 took her at her word assuming she was telling the truth.
This woman should be sent to jail for a very long time.
Report Post »Suzee
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 12:33amI realize that this is a sad story but I am wondering why, with all the federal help offered to anyone in any state with a disability, why this woman did not have SOMEONE to read what she was signing. I mean, even in Texas, NO ONE is alone because of all federal aid that is paid out for help……just do not get it……the whole things smells a bit……..
Report Post »ares338
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 5:46pmYou just have to hope that these people are a minority of the people in this business. It kind of boggles the imagination doesn’t it. Then again people are murdered for $25.00. It’s a cold world sometimes!
Report Post »Wilkins
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 6:50pmIf Niyoka Taylor-Campbell committed the evil acts alleged in this story, it could almost make me rethink my views on capital punishment.
Report Post »mpierce
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 5:34pmThe land should be returned. The thief involved should have to pay to rebuild the house and then they should go to jail. Take all of the thief’s belonging and self them at a benefit for the blind lady.
Report Post »GQQSER
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 5:56pmSo much for being innocent until proven guilty. Let’s just hang the guy now, who needs a trial.
Report Post »Elena2010
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 6:53pmIf found guilt at trial — all of the above punishments should be imposed as restitution to the little old lady.
Report Post »Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 8:58pmQuite honestly, the resolution of this tangled lump of illegality will outstrip the “little-old-blind-lady”‘s remaining lifespan.
Report Post »Magyar
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 5:31pmThe TONE of any enterprise, business or GOVERNMENT for that matter, is set at the TOP! With Chicago thugs occupying the White House and the highest office in the land, is it any wonder that thieves, cheats, criminals, swindlers and pirates feel emboldened? MMMMMM?
Report Post »Sleazy Hippo
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 5:27pmTher eare a lot of big talking violent folks writing on this thread, but we know they are peaceful and would not hurt a fly.
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:57pmNah, give ‘er a running start with 12 patriots shooting the course.
Report Post »team1blazer
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:56pmThere is a special place in Hell for anyone who preys on the elderly.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 5:51pmIt is in a box seat, right next to Sadam Hussein and Hitler, with Pee Wee Herman sitting right behind you, you have to watch Cats, Ishtar, and Nudie Flicks starring Rosie O Donnell and Roseanne Barr all day long.
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 6:43pmNow lers not forget porn films starrin Cynthia McKinney, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Barbara Mikulski, Fancy Nancy (the queen of botox) Pelosi,Fredrica Wilson, Maxine Waters, Jan Schakowsky, DebbWassermann, Schultz. With the male co stars Hapless Harry Reid,Barney Frank, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Jerimiah Wright and a cast of a few more.
OMG – Psalm 109:8
Report Post »Atrocities
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:52pmOh for he love of GOD do more in depth reporting please!!!! Stop reposting basic info from other sites. I want more info not less! Step up BLAZE! Step up!!!
Report Post »eric6161
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:43pmThose evil progressives ripping off anyone they can. Obama has empowered America’s most evil.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:55pmIndeed, and they will continue to get away with it so long as he is in office.
Report Post »smokeysmoke
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 11:36pmthey have done more than empower… its saftey nets making the evil not fear the consiquences of thier actions.. by not allowing tort reform… letting the law suits and the system run rampent… setting up programs just ment to be abused like healthcare medicaer ss etc, we have a system were the devious and lazy can take advantage… and claim that they are innocent unempoyed, and in this action DROWN OUT THE CALLS OF THOSE WHO ACTUALLY DO NEED HELP FROM THESE PROGRAMS… progressives are a plague on the minds of our youth… promising a grand future… on the backs of someone else…
Report Post »piper60
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:34pmWhy does this happening not surprise me? The elderly are always getting screwed over, it seems. Where is the ACLU? If they really help people instead of simply opposing Christians exercising their beliefs—————————–
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:54pmWhere is the ACLU? I know exactly where they are. They are smoozing around leftist groups that give them big $. And………… they have their heads up Obama’s butt.
Report Post »4XGrace
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:55pmShe was a property owner – most likely a Republican in the eyes of the ACLU and NAACP and other “rights watchers” – so there won’t be any help for her. She got legitimately screwed out of what she had inherited and that falls in line with Obama’s plans for all family legacies – except for his of course.
Report Post »sandy21957
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:27pmWhere is the NAACP, Jesse Jackson, or Al Sharpton on this one. They need to take action on the major issue of bla ck on bla ck crime and violence. Wait, no, some how this will be blamed on the TEA Party, Republican, or Whi te people.
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:55pmNo money in this for Jessie and Al.
Report Post »Ken
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:24pmA 9mm will do!!!
Report Post »SgtB
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:24pmNo bullet. Just cut off a toe with a pair of nail-clippers and she’ll learn her lesson.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:54pmA good hobbling can work wonders but this one deserves more pain. Really disgusting.
Report Post »GQQSER
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 6:01pmYeah! who needs a trial anyway? All they do is get in the way of us passing judgement based on piss poor reporting. Get the snippers out and cut off their toes!
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 8:40pm@GQQSER:
Report Post »You are actually right.
But if it is true…I would still think it’s disgusting and I would still opt for some serious payback.
Chutz
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:23pmGet the facts before judging the parties . The plaintiff could well be the fraud.
Report Post »Sleazy Hippo
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:21pmJust an ambitious, agressive and hard-working Job Creator trying to maximize his investment.
These weakling “takers” need to lose their miserable, progress inhibiting stake on the job creator class, or else it will be class warfare for sure.
Report Post »Marengo Ohio Patriot
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:19pmi supply the goods! just tell what caliber…
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:18pmif she would like ,i would be willing to help her find these worthless leaches home and destroy it at no cost to her, but before we tear down their house, we will go in an get whatever she needed to get back on her feet and what ever else she wanted, then get after it , and then if she was not happy still, i will be willing to hold each one of these worthless tick turd parasite sucking dirt bags down while she beats the heck out of them, i hope she sues the hell out of them and i hope they get what is coming to both of them.
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:11pmTrust no one!
Report Post »motherof18
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:20pmYou are exactly right. I used to think dishonest people were few, now I think most people are dishonest.
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:07pma name like ”NIKOYA”? 3 guesses, right?
Report Post »Marengo Ohio Patriot
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:20pmbet i can do it in one!
Report Post »kentuckypatriot
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:23pmShocker, huh?
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:06pmspeechless. absolutely outraged, enraged, and speechless.
Report Post »NOMOBIGDRAMANOBAMA
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 4:41pmDitto!
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