Three nursing home workers have been arrested for the heinous crime of taking overtly sexual photographs of the corpses of elderly patients.
The disgusting behavior at the Golden Age Nursing Facility in Guthrie, Oklahoma, came to light in April when a former employee alerted the Guthrie Police Department.
“Some employees were involved in sending some inappropriate photographs of their patients, we found photographs of some deceased individuals,” Sweger said. KFOR‘We found some photographs of the suspects playing with their pubic hair.’
The three suspects facing elder abuse charges are Jade Williams, 21, Aubrey Granata, 21, and McKenzie Bolfa, 20.
“They had excuses for some of their behavior, but it didn’t really match up with the evidence we had uncovered,” Sweger said.
Three nursing home workers were arrested after taking overtly sexual photos of elderly patients’ corpses. (Pictured: 20-year-old suspect McKenzie Bolfa)
According to court documents, the three women exchanged Snapchat photos of the elderly patients with each other.
One video reportedly showed an elderly resident in bed, wearing only a shirt and diaper, with fecal matter on his socks and bedding.
“It’s probably one of the saddest things,” Sweger said. “We serve everyone with a lot of responsibility, but especially those who don’t have a say.”
Investigators reportedly found another video showing a male resident lying face down, naked from the waist down.
An investigation by the Guthrie Police Department began in April following a tip from a former employee who reported concerning activity at the Golden Age Nursing Facility in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
The three suspects facing elder abuse charges (pictured: 21-year-old suspect Aubrey Granata)
Additionally, photographs allegedly surfaced showing deceased residents at the facility and workers mocking them after death.
Authorities stressed their commitment to a thorough investigation into these serious allegations.
“Without us and without other people who care, there is simply no justice,” Sweger said.
A statement from nursing home director Tandie Hastings to KFOR reads:
‘Golden Age Nursing Home strives to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
(Pictured: suspect Jade Williams, 21)
‘Upon receiving information related to certain allegations against its employees, the facility began working with local law enforcement and other appropriate authorities to respond.
‘The employees involved had passed background checks, received education on resident rights and safety, and were terminated from their employment.
‘We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of the residents and families involved and will continue to keep you informed with any developments related to this matter.
