Crime & Safety
Slain Couple's Housekeeper Arraigned on Federal Charges
Shirley Rogers was arraigned Thursday on federal charges of credit card fraud, stolen mail and aggravated identity theft.
The housekeeper of a slain eastside couple appeared in federal court Thursday.
Shirley Rogers, who found her employers 78-year-old Gary Wells and his wife, 77-year-old Helen, stabbed to death in their Terramont Drive home Oct. 3, was arraigned on federal charges of credit card fraud, stolen mail and aggravated identity theft.
Rogers was arrested a week after the couple was killed and charged with bank card fraud and identity fraud. Greenville deputies said Rogers used Helen Wells' bank card without her permission.
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Rogers was arrested a second time by federal agents. An acquaintance of Rogers was charged in the deaths of Helen and Gary Wells.
Rogers, according to court records, entered a plea of not guilty. A change of plea hearing has been set for Dec. 20.
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