Event Brief
Tampa Woman Charged in Alleged Benefit Fraud
Filed: May 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: A 64-year-old Tampa woman faces federal charges tied to alleged benefit fraud and the death of her aunt.
WHO: Rebecca Stewart Vaughn, 64, of Tampa
WHAT: Federal indictment alleges she committed benefit fraud by stealing pension and Social Security checks and disposed of her aunt’s body.
WHEN: May 10, 2026 at 9:37 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: Authorities allege she dumped her aunt’s body to keep stolen pension and Social Security checks coming.
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