N.Y. couple get 1-3 years in jail for stealing almost $50G from dad who has dementia

CONCORD - A New York couple was sentenced to prison on Friday for stealing from the husband's elderly father, who suffers from dementia, the New Hampshire Attorney Generals' office announced today.

Kile Madsen, 56, and Debora Madsen, 53, both of Potsdam, were each sentenced in the Hillsborough County Superior Court--Southern District, on one class A felony count of theft by unauthorized taking and one class A felony count of conspiracy to commit theft by unauthorized taking.

The couple was convicted of these charges on July 13, following a jury trial. They were convicted for conspiring and acting jointly, between December 2015 and August 2016, to unlawfully take $49,285.96 belonging to Madsen's elderly father, R.M., who suffered from dementia. The couple used the funds at casinos and for Debora Madsen's business.

The jury concluded that in committing their thefts, they intentionally took advantage of the elderly man's age and condition that impaired his ability to manage his property or financial resources.

On the theft convictions, the Court sentenced Mr. and Mrs. Madsen to each serve one to three years in the New Hampshire State Prison, stand committed.

On the conspiracy convictions, the Court sentenced Mr. and Mrs. Madsen to each serve 7 ½ to 15 years in the New Hampshire State Prison, all of which was suspended for 10 years after release from incarceration. As part of the suspended sentence, Mr. and Mrs. Madsen, among other things, may not serve as fiduciary for any elderly, disabled, or impaired adult. They are also prohibited from working or volunteering in assisting or caring for elderly, disabled, or impaired adults.

This case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant Attorney General Bryan Townsend, II; Senior Assistant Attorney General Brandon Garod; and Attorney Warren Cormack. The Hollis Police Department also assisted.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse or financial exploitation, please contact your local police department or the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (1-800-949-0470).