Houston Woman, 87, Allegedly Lost Her Home in a $10 Transfer; Two Face Felony Charges

Two Houston residents are facing felony charges after allegedly tricking an 87-year-old woman out of her home, according to a report from Hoodline.

What happened

Court records cited by Hoodline show that Tiffany Larke Thomas and Malik Slone are accused of using false claims and documents to gain control of a home on Glen Echo Drive in northwest Houston. The homeowner, Jennie Hitt, 87, had lived there since 1988.

The property was transferred for $10 in November 2025, according to the report. A Yahoo-published account says Hitt now lives in a nursing home. Her grandson told KHOU 11 that the home's title was returned to her name after a lengthy civil court process, as reported by Hoodline.

The charges are allegations, and the case is based on court filings.

Why it matters to homeowners

This case shows how a property can change hands on paper through a recorded transfer, even when the owner did not understand or agree to what was happening. A sale price of $10 is far below what a long-owned home would be worth, and the report describes the effort to undo the transfer as lengthy. Older homeowners, and those who are ill or living away from their property, can be especially exposed, but any owner can be affected.

Catching a suspicious transfer early can make it easier to challenge, so it helps to know what is recorded against your property.

What you can do

• Check your county records. Search your address on the county clerk or recorder's website every so often to confirm that only the filings you expect appear.
• Sign up for alerts. If your county offers a property fraud or deed alert service, enroll in it.
• Watch your mail. Unexpected letters about your property, taxes, mortgage or insurance can be an early sign that something changed.
• Be careful with documents. Do not sign anything you do not fully understand. Ask a trusted family member, an attorney or a housing counselor to review it first.
• Keep family in the loop. Make sure someone you trust knows where your deed and key papers are and can help you check records.
• Act quickly if something looks wrong. Contact the county office that handles records and local law enforcement, and consider speaking with a real estate attorney or legal aid group about reversing a fraudulent transfer.

Source: Hoodline