GUTHRIE, Okla. (KFOR) — Three nursing home workers from Golden Age Nursing Facility in Guthrie, Oklahoma, have been arrested after being accused of sexually exploiting elderly residents in their care.
The investigation began in April when a former employee reported disturbing incidents at the facility. According to Guthrie Police Chief Don Sweger, the investigation revealed that several employees were involved in sending inappropriate images of residents, including photos of deceased individuals. “We found some pictures of the suspects playing in pubic hair,” said Chief Sweger.
The suspects, 21-year-old Jade Williams, 21-year-old Aubrey Granata, and 20-year-old McKenzie Bolfa, are facing charges of elderly abuse.
Court documents state that the women were exchanging disturbing videos and images on Snapchat, including a video showing an elderly man lying on a bed in a severely unhygienic state. According to documents, the man was dressed in only a shirt and a diaper, with fecal matter found on his bed, sheets, and socks.
Sweger described the investigation as one of the most heart-wrenching cases he’s handled: “It’s probably one of the saddest things. We take service to everybody very responsibly, but especially for those who don’t have a voice for themselves.”
Investigators also uncovered a video showing a male resident nude from the waist down, as well as photographs of deceased residents, with the workers allegedly mocking their bodies.
“These allegations are deeply troubling, and we do not take them lightly,” said Sweger. “Without us and without other people that care, there’s just no justice.”
A spokesperson for Golden Age Nursing Facility issued the following statement: [Statement from the facility].
