Chapter 5 - Justice ServedFurther investigation confirmed that Derek and Suzanne had impersonated Skylar during calls with banks and retailers. They had used her information to approve luxury purchases and move money without her permission. Investigators also found evidence that they intended to blame the growing debt on Skylar’s supposed irresponsibility, making it easier to pressure her into handing over control of her remaining assets.
Months later, the criminal case went to trial.
Derek’s defense argued that the financial transactions were part of normal household spending, but the records showed deliberate deception. His messages, account access history, and recorded threats demonstrated that he had participated in both the abuse and the fraud.
He was convicted and received a prison sentence for his actions.
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Suzanne also faced criminal charges for identity theft and financial fraud. She was ordered to return the stolen money and remained responsible for additional penalties connected to the unauthorized purchases. Mrs. Greer was not charged with the same offenses, but her testimony lost credibility after investigators proved that several of her claims were false.
Skylar’s divorce was completed quickly. Because the apartment and most of her savings had been acquired before the marriage, Derek failed to gain control of them. The court protected her property and required that his remaining financial claims be handled separately from the fraud he had committed.
