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Florissant Woman Pleads Guilty in SS Fraud | St. Louis News

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St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 30, 2026
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Summary

A Florissant woman, Laneka Holmes, just pleaded guilty to stealing over $170,000 in Social Security checks meant for a deceased relative—money she spent for herself while the death went unreported. Prosecutors say she siphoned funds from May 2017 until April this year, and now faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and full restitution. This case is a chilling reminder: reporting deaths to Social Security isn’t just bureaucratic—it’s about protecting public funds and avoiding serious legal consequences. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/92b6362890297433