A 52-year-old Austin woman has been charged with neglect of a dependent, exploitation of an endangered adult, and invasion of privacy in connection with the death of her father on May 7 of this year.
Melinda McVey was arrested as a result of an investigation into the death of Charles Thomas McVey, 74, at his residence in northern Scott County.
The investigation, led by Scott County Sheriff’s Detective Jacklyn Shofner, culminated in Melinda McVey’s arrest last Friday, Dec. 2. Shofner’s investigation charges that McVey did not provide adequate care for her late father while she was responsible for his care.
The lengthy investigation into the condition of the elder McVey’s health and the alleged “deplorable condition” of his home where he resided at the time of his death supported the finding that resulted in McVey’s arrest for neglect of a dependent, according to Scott County Sheriff Jerry Goodin.
“Furthermore, Charles McVey’s financial account was found to be exhausted at the time of his death where more than $200,000 was spent in less than three years, resulting in the charge of exploitation of a dependent,” said the sheriff.
Assisting with this investigation was the Scott County Coroner’s Office and the Scott County Prosecutor’s Office. McVey was incarcerated in Scott County Jail awaiting her initial court appearance.