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Caregiver accused of stealing $24K from elderly woman to fund casino trips in Miami
By Allyson Castillo at WSVN 7 News
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
A Miami woman who served as the primary caregiver for an elderly woman with a debilitating disease is accused of using the victim’s money to fund frequent casino trips while also living in the victim’s home without paying rent or household expenses, according to investigators. Charlotte Regina Butle
Key takeaway Charlotte Regina Butler, 65, was arrested Thursday after a Miami-Dade Police investigation into the alleged financial exploitation of the elderly victim, whom she had cared for since about 2018.
Why this matters in The Miami
The arrest of Charlotte Regina Butler for allegedly exploiting an elderly woman in her care raises concerns about the vulnerability of Miami's senior population to financial abuse. As the city's elderly population grows, so does the need for trustworthy caregivers and robust safeguards to prevent such exploitation. The fact that Butler was able to withdraw thousands of dollars from the victim's account at local casinos, including Hialeah Park Casino, suggests a lack of oversight and accountability in the management of the victim's finances. Miami-Dade Police and social services must work together to ensure that elderly residents are protected from financial predators, particularly in cases where caregivers have been granted access to their finances. The case also highlights the importance of monitoring and auditing the financial activities of caregivers who manage the accounts of elderly or disabled individuals, to prevent similar cases of exploitation in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Miami woman who served as the primary caregiver for an elderly woman with a debilitating disease is accused of using the victim’s money to fund frequent casino trips while also living in the victim’s home without paying rent or household expenses, according to investigators. Charlotte Regina Butle
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