"Banking accounts, Venmo, PayPal, and other financial accounts were allegedly accessed by an online suspect."
Iredell County Sheriff's Detective Charles Davidson stated in a search warrant affidavit that multiple fraudulent activities were discovered following the death of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and children in a plane crash on December 18.
Personal information of the Biffles was used to change phone numbers and email addresses to access funds, which were then transferred to other accounts or used for purchases.
Break-In Investigation
Investigators believe a break-in at the Biffle residence on January 7–8 helped suspects gain access. Security footage showed a woman spending nearly six hours inside the home and leaving with multiple bags.
The detective stated that the woman and her husband are believed to be friends of the Biffle family.
A search warrant was issued for a property in Mooresville, North Carolina, connected to the woman and her husband. No arrests have been made.
Additional Civil Claims
"The claims allege Biffle failed to properly maintain the aircraft."
Estates of two other victims on the flight—Dennis Dutton and Jack Dutton—each filed wrongful death claims against Biffle's estate, seeking at least $15 million.
Retired Delta pilot Dennis Dutton was piloting the plane at the time of the crash. The NTSB has not yet issued a final report.
Representatives for Biffle's estate did not comment.