68-Year-Old School Cafeteria Director Sentenced for $1.5M Chicken Wing Theft
Vera Liddell, 68, stole $1.5 million in chicken wings from Harvey School District over two years to fund a gambling habit. She has been sentenced to n
A shocking theft case has emerged from the Harvey School District, where 68-year-old Vera Liddell, the former Director of Food Services, stole $1.5 million worth of chicken wings over a two-year period. Using her position, Vera placed thousands of unauthorized orders, billing the school district for food that was never intended for students.
Investigators discovered that Vera ordered more than 11,000 cases of chicken wings, despite the fact that the school did not serve chicken wings in its cafeterias. She personally picked up the orders, signed for the deliveries, and removed the cases from school property, diverting them for her own use.
During the investigation, Vera admitted to having a gambling problem and claimed that she stole the chicken wings to help fund her habit. The total value of the missing food amounted to over $1.5 million, making it one of the largest theft cases the district has ever seen.
Following her conviction, Vera Liddell is now serving nine years in prison for the elaborate scheme. The case has drawn widespread attention due to its unusual nature and the sheer scale of the theft, serving as a reminder of the importance of oversight and accountability in school systems.