A funeral home operator in Houston's Third Ward has been accused of theft. The accusation involves an alleged estate fraud scheme linked to her business. The operator appeared in court to face the accusations. Prosecutors claim that she stole over $2.2 million. Further details about the case are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
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