Headstone Scandal Sentencing Looms | Omaha News

A former headstone business owner in Grand Island, Kelli Lepler, faces sentencing next month after pleading no contest to three felony charges for allegedly stealing over $200K from grieving families who never received their headstones. Originally charged with 46 counts, 43 were dropped in a plea deal, and prosecutors now seek maximum post-release supervision and full restitution — though the judge isn’t bound by the agreement. Lepler’s emotional impact on victims and her recent finding of competency have added layers to this heartbreaking case, set to conclude at her September 30 hearing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f35c8860f53df16