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West Virginia Cemetery Owner Admits to Fraud Involving Grave Markers
March 19, 2026

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, March 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release:

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West Virginia Cemetery Owner Admits to Fraud Involving Grave Markers

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - The owner of several cemeteries across North Central West Virginia has admitted to taking money intended for grave markers, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.

Jeffrey Phares, 65, of Fayette . . .

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