Miami Woman Charged with Fraudulently Using Dead Sister’s ID for Housing
A Florida woman faces charges for using her deceased sister’s identity to obtain public housing vouchers, costing taxpayers over $11,000.
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A Florida woman has been charged with fraudulently using her deceased sister’s identity to obtain public housing vouchers, resulting in a financial loss of over $11,000 for taxpayers. Shadaryl Eddie, 35, was arrested in Oakland Park earlier this week and faces charges of illegal use of a personal identification and grand theft between $5,000 and $10,000 for fraudulently obtaining a Section 8 voucher.
Fraudulent Use of Identity
According to court documents filed in Broward County, Eddie allegedly presented her sister’s birth certificate and Social Security card to a landlord on March 12, 2025, to secure a housing voucher. Four months later, the landlord received a letter from the housing authority stating the voucher was invalid and had been illegally obtained.
Law enforcement discovered that the identity used belonged to Eddie’s sister, who died on December 11, 2024. The voucher’s disqualification led to the landlord losing not only rental income but also having to repay the program’s assistance and pay legal costs for eviction, totaling at least $11,000.
Legal Consequences and Public Housing System
Eddie was evicted over the summer, relocated to a different address, and is now in custody at the Broward County Jail. If the fraud had continued, taxpayers would still have funded her rental through the housing authority, which is funded by tax dollars. Section 8 vouchers, also known as Housing Choice Vouchers, provide rental assistance to low-income families, elderly individuals, and those with disabilities.
Landlords enter into agreements with the housing authority to get their units designated as Section 8. The government pays the rent directly to the landlord. To qualify for the program, applicants must meet income limits, provide government-issued ID, Social Security card, birth certificate, proof of residency, and income verification, as per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Charges and Legal Outcomes
Eddie could face up to three years in prison for criminal use of a personal ID and up to five years for grand theft if convicted. The charges are considered felonies. She is currently held without bail and has not yet entered a plea or retained an attorney.
Source: Breitbart
