Clayton County

Woman poses as funeral home employee, takes over $80K from grieving families, Jonesboro police say

JONESBORO, Ga. — During a time of mourning, police say a woman swindled several families out of more than $80,000.

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Jonesboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 34-year-old Danielle Longino, also known as Danielle Watkins.

According to officials, Longino pretended to be a funeral home worker, and allegedly scammed grieving families out of more than $80,000.

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Longino is described as 5 feet tall and weighs 170 pounds.

Anyone with information about Longino’s whereabouts or any additional information is urged to contact Sgt. Bridges at 770-478-7407.

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