In a recent lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages, it is alleged that a prominent Texas construction executive, Brett Detamore, devised an intricate plan to fake his own death after swindling millions of dollars from investors. He intended to use these ill-gotten gains to fund a lavish lifestyle.
The story of Brett Detamore made headlines during the summer when he mysteriously reappeared almost a week after his wife reported him missing. During this time, his truck was discovered severely burned.
It is claimed that Detamore misappropriated investors' funds, originally intended for building homes, to purchase expensive sports tickets, attend Super Bowls and World Series games, and even arrange meet-and-greets with athletes, all at considerable expense.
The lawsuit further alleges that Detamore indulged in extravagant stays at luxury hotels and resorts. Additionally, he acquired a high-end Dodge Ram TRX truck valued at $100,000, a Cadillac Escalade, and owned a second property in Galveston, Texas, valued at over $1 million.
Notably, Detamore had a customized Texas license plate bearing the word "HIDEIT," as detailed in the 10-count civil lawsuit filed in Harris County, Texas, on October 4th.
On June 21, after departing from his residence, his $100,000 truck was discovered ablaze, and Detamore mysteriously vanished, leaving behind his obligations to construct the homes. Law enforcement suspected that this was part of his scheme to stage his own death and disappear.
However, a witness came forward, claiming to have seen a man leaving the burning truck on that fateful morning. West University Place Police Department Chief Ken Walker addressed this development during a press conference in June.
Five days later, on June 26th, Detamore was spotted at a San Antonio bus stop, effectively ending his alleged plan.
Authorities believed that the fire was intentionally set, prompting arson investigators to collaborate with the Harris County District Attorney's Office. While no criminal charges were immediately filed, the West University Police Department confirmed an ongoing investigation into Detamore's suspected fraudulent activities to ABC 13.
It's worth noting that Detamore faced similar accusations and legal action in Kings County, New York, shortly before his disappearance. Christian Ellis, an attorney representing Detamore, issued a statement to Fox News Digital, indicating that they were reviewing the allegations. He also emphasized the family's request for privacy during these challenging times, as they sought the necessary support for Mr. Detamore.
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