A squatter was arrested and thrown out of a home she was illegally occupying during a news investigation after police were shown the deed was in another person's name.
Reporter Charlie LeDuff set out to confront the squatter, who was shamelessly living in Sarah Hamilton-Gilmer's property and refusing to leave. LeDuff was suited up in a bathrobe and intent on being allowed to squat with the squatter.
With permission from the actual homeowner, LeDuff was given the keys and the deed and headed over to occupy the home. He was met on the porch by the squatter, known as Lynn Arthur Williams, Jr. Despite the name Arthur, William claims she's all woman.
Williams was on probation at the time for felony assault with a deadly weapon. LeDuff made sure police were on site during the investigation.
On the porch, Williams seemed keen on letting the reporter inside the house after being shown the deed. That is until LeDuff said, "Let me in my house." Williams responded, "Let you in your house? This is Lynn Williams's house."
Williams, who makes a living receiving Social Security benefits for a disability she refused to disclose, says she has "put a lot of work" into and "spent a lot of money" on the house and doesn't feel bad about claiming the property as her own. She defends herself, saying that there are plenty of other squatters in the neighborhood.
LeDuff also points out that Williams has been stealing electricity from a neighbor's home thanks to illegal wiring. She responded:
I am blessed.
As the police arrive and see that Williams has no right to occupy the home, the investigation unexpectedly turns into an arrest and eviction.
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