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Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement.
Eddie “Skeeter” Robinson, III, 51, indicted on two counts of insurance fraud, one count of wire fraud, one count of false pretense, one count of embezzlement, and one count of conspiracy. His funeral home is also listed in the indictment under three names: Eddie “Skeeter” Robinson Funeral Home, Robinson Funeral Home, and Eddie Robinson Funeral Homes.
The indictment states Robinson knowingly tricked two senior citizens into buying a funeral plan that included pick up and embalming, dressing, a metal casket, hearse, limo, clothes, church service, and more. The victims paid Robinson a combined total of approximately $7,290 for the plan, which Robinson knew he was not licensed to sell under state law and were not funded by a trust or insurance. He allegedly converted this money for his own use. The fake plans he sold are called preneed contracts and preneed insurance. The indictment states he conspired with others to commit these felony crimes.
If convicted, Robinson faces up to 36 years in prison, $60,000 in fines, and restitution. A charge is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
More charges are expected, and the number of victims could increase. If you believe you are a victim of Mr. Robinson’s, call the Attorney General’s Insurance Integrity Enforcement Bureau at 601-359-4254.
