Stranger Takes Over Ga. Woman's House

[RedEarth]

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - A woman came home from vacation to find a stranger living there, wearing her clothes, changing utilities into her name and even ripping out carpet and repainting a room she didn't like, authorities said.



Douglas County authorities say they can't explain why Beverly Valentine, 54, broke into an empty home and started acting like it was her own.


During the 2 1/2 weeks the owner, Beverly Mitchell, was on vacation in Greece, Valentine allegedly redecorated the ranch home, ripping up carpet and taking down the owner's pictures and replacing them with her own

Valentine had the electricity switched over to her name and moved in a washer and dryer and her dog. Copeland said she was even wearing some of Mitchell's clothes. "There's a lot of people saying, 'What?'" Copeland said.


Valentine was asked what to do with the washer and dryer she moved in, and Valentine said she didn't care, so police will leave it up to Mitchell what to do with them, Copeland said



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[Spinzonner]

1. Identity Theft, the Sequel

Coming Soon, Invasion of the Body Snatchers

[baldguy]

2. She can come over & redecorate my house anytime.

I need a new washer & dryer. New carpet would be nice too.