Chicago Woman Accused of Social Security Fraud After Hiding Mother’s Body in Freezer for 2 Years

Portage Park woman charged with stealing dead mother's Social Security benefits

Eva Bratcher, 72, faces theft and fraud charges for misusing Social Security benefits totaling $21,402 after she pleaded guilty to concealing her mother’s death after the body was found in a freezer.

Chicago Woman Accused of Social Security Fraud After Hiding Mother’s Body in Freezer for 2 Years

The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced the charges against Eva Bratcher, 72, who was indicted late last month on counts including theft of government property and fraud, misrepresentation or misuse of Social Security benefits.

DOJ Charges 17 In Social Security Fraud Crackdown

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche holds a press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 15, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst(Washington, DC) – The Justice Department has charged 17 people accused of

Woman Charged After Stealing Enormous Amount in Social Security Using Her Dead Relative's Identity

A woman in New York was caught cashing in checks for nearly two decades that were meant for her deceased mother-in-law.

17 people charged in $1.3 MILLION Social Security fraud crackdown—one woman hid dead mom’s body in freezer, pocketed the cash: DOJ

Allegations lodged against the defendants charged on Tuesday include unlawfully securing funds through deceased or disabled relatives.

Chicago woman who hid mom’s body in garage freezer charged with Social Security fraud

A Chicago woman who left her dead mother’s body in a freezer has been charged with using her mom's stolen identity to collect tens of thousands of dollars in Social Security checks and food program benefits.