Heatherlys learn fate for stealing from elderly man

Social Security benefits among the more than $300,000 stolen

By SUSAN SHARP

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)-  Alisha and Robert Heatherly have been sentenced for stealing from an elderly person under their care.

From January 2018 until January 2024, the couple absconded with money from the sale of three properties, Social Security benefits and other retirement benefits. Their 80-year-old victim also had his personal property stolen with it being pawned, the indictment said.

Both were  charged with financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable person over $250,000, three counts each of financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable person over $60,000 and one count of financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable person over $10,000. Separately, they each face one count of financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable person.

They were also charged with aggravated neglect of an elderly or vulnerable person, according to court records.

In criminal court October 6, they were each sentenced to 15 years in prison to be served at 30 percent. They were given credit for time served, court records said. The couple is also now on the Elder Abuse Registry and subject to all those conditions.

A restitution hearing is scheduled for Nov. 3. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 10/14/2025-6AM-IMAGE COURTESY OF DREAMSTIME)