Overview
- State prosecutors have charged 53-year-old Donald Auberry with 13 felonies for violation of trust provisions and prepaid funeral services.
- Attorney General investigators say the alleged scheme took place over multiple years and harmed at least 13 families who bought prepaid funeral plans.
- Court records show Auberry was arrested and later released on bond and that he faces an upcoming arraignment in Taylor County court.
- Prosecutors allege Auberry misused money that customers paid into trusts meant to pay for future funeral services, which are legally held to protect consumers.
- If convicted he could face criminal penalties and victims may pursue restitution or civil claims, and the case is likely to prompt scrutiny of state oversight for prepaid funeral funds.