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ANDERSON — A Laurens man has been accused of misusing about $100,000 from an assisted living home patient in Anderson. He was arrested on Wednesday and charged with exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
Robert Dunmoyer, 57, was allowed to post a $25,000 bond in Anderson Municipal Court on Wednesday after an agent with the attorney general's office in Columbia, made the recommendation, citing Robert Dunmoyer's cooperation with the investigation.
According to the incident report, Dunmoyer, former administrator with the Magnolia Residential Care center in Anderson, befriended a 75-year-old patient, leading to Dunmoyer assuming power of attorney for the man. That step gave Dunmoyer legal authority to handle the man's bank accounts and investments.
Laurens Attorney James Bryan Jr. told Mattison that the 57-year-old Dunmoyer has “taken responsibility” for his actions and was having personal problems from a divorce that “created the state of mind” that led to his arrest.
Representatives of Smith Barney in Anderson complained in April that Dunmoyer had taken “approximately $100,000 from (the elderly man's) account with them,” and charged the man $9,500 to handle his stocks, the report states.
Ken Moore, representing the state unit that investigates nursing home and assisted living home crimes, testified that between July 2007 and April, Dunmoyer withdrew $60,000 without the consent of the elderly man.
The discrepancy between the amount mentioned in court and that listed in the incident report was not addressed. Moore said Dunmoyer “told us what he did and why he did it” and was cooperating with authorities.
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People that take advantage of the elderly are just mean. What goes around comes around.
What he did is called stealing, just plain stealing and he should be punished to the fullest. He should get double punishment for taking advantage of the elderly. Is this low-down scumbag still working with the elderly, probably so. I can't stand a theif. If I had my way, they'd all be shot!
in response to Dixieman
Dixieman-
I am Robert Dunmoyer's daughter and let me assure you that half of the people in this nation need killing. You have no idea what the whole story is because the newspaper likes things to sound as awful as they possibly can. How can YOU say that my daddy needs killing??? WHO ARE YOU to make a statement like that??? I am pretty sure that you are not the supreme court, nor God, therefore, you have NO authority to say who deserves killing. If you don't like "liberty and justice for all" then MOVE!!! Why don't you move to somewhere, so that you can be dictator and rule the country?? Better yet, why don't you just go on and try for global dominance???? I guess you wouldn't get it though. After all, there are too many "bleeding hearts"....
in response to The_Shark
actually....he did. You don't know half of the story. I do, because I am his daughter. You need to find out the whole story before deciding his fate.
For all of you who have commented on how TERRIBLE AND AWFUL my father is, GET A LIFE!!! You should all be ashamed. ClemsonGirl, you are right, what goes around comes around. Newspapers never print the entire story. They say what they want to say. For all of you who say that he should be shot, deserves killing.... You don't even know him. Have you EVER committed a crime??? My guess is that you have. You just didn't get caught. But, you will have your turn. None of you know my dad, or the whole story. From now on, maybe you should think before you post a comment. How would you feel if someone talked the way you are about your daddy?? YOU are no better than the next person. Be careful to think you are
in response to The_Shark
You should all be ashamed of yourselves! The last I heard, you are inncocent until proven guilty. Y'all do not even know this man! Before mean, hateful, and STUPID comments are made about someone, you should make sure you have all the facts! You never know when you or someone you know will make the paper. I hope God blesses all of you because all of you need it!!!!!
YES! I am Robert Dunmoyer's daughter! I am very proud to be his daughter. I am amazed at all the ignorant, uneducated comments this paper allows to be made! Yes, I did misspell a word in my previous comment, but I was very upset with people who think they can judge and convict whenever they do not know the information at hand. All y'all see if a couple of paragraphs here, you do not know the whole story. I certainly hope if any of you are ever in the paper for something that is not flattering to you, you do not get these kind of ignorant comments. However, I will try to be the first to leave it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Justice for all? isnt that the point of his arrest ? to get justice for the old man he took the money from ?
For some reason, my other comments were not posted. Evidently, you can say someone needs killing (previous comments)and even use profanity, but you cannot say that those remarks are ignorant or uneducated as these people seem to be. (which the rules on the website say they are against)
I, too and Robert Dunmoyer's daughter. I am very proud to be his daughter as I know the man he is and he is not a thief.
Guy-I am truly sadden for your miserable life. I am lucky enough to not be miserable in mine to look at the articles on this website and make rude, mean, and judgemental comments about EVERYONE! Maybe you need to find a positive hobby.
As my sister said, no one has the right to judge my dad, or anyone for that matter. Each of you that said mean, hurtful, and ignorant comments should very ashamed of yourselves. You never know when someone you care about, or yourself will be in the paper. You know as well as I do that newspapers only print and edit things to make them seem worse than they are, I hope that when things are settled, they print the TRUTH as well!
Bethany:
I think all people are saying is, IF he did steal the money, he should be punished. Some just go overboard on what should be done, as in the comment "he should be shot". But IF he did take advantage of an elderly man, that is just sad.
Maybe he needed the money to buy a puppy.
Hello everyone .. daughters, grandchildren, former co-workers, ex-wives, girlfriends, and new co workers. I am the voice that should be heard. This man Bob may well be a good hearted person, no doubt and the best father and so forth.. but the fact that he took money from a loving elderly man for months and walked into his job everyday and knew this is just plain wrong. And the fact that his kids are defending him is normal….. but what the kids are leaving out that is problem the most important… Here dad is driving a new car living the good life, taking his daughters on shopping sprees and buying outrages gifts and wining and dining the new girlfriend.. soon to be new wife…and they didn’t for one minute wonder where these funds are coming from.. One daughter he’s paying for her to go get her masters, the other to go to school and no questions asked?
The next thing is He once more knows he’s doing wrong and goes and starts working once more in a assisted living in Ware Shoals. This is not right. I don’t agree with the awful comments that he should die.. that is plain wrong. But I do feel he should have to pay for his mistakes. Yes I know that divorce is hard and you can make mistakes, and after 20 something years starting over could be hard. BUT he had a new girlfriend and he had a GREAT family and he was in counseling.
He is not a “dumb” man by no means… he is of sound mind and body and he needs to face the music
in response to alwayssmiles
To always smiles:
Evidently, you know my dad, but get one thing straight, I did get my Master's degree, BUT I PAID for it, not him! Nor does he pay for my sister to go to school. Nor has he taken my sister, myself, or my children on shopping sprees, so before you want to post something that you THINK you know about my dad, find the out the facts first. You are painting the picture the way you see it, not by the facts in the case. As for the new car, where is it???? I don't see a new car. As for you addressing to daughters, grandchildren, former co-workers, ex-wives, girlfriends, and new co workers, do not think for one minute you can bring my children in this because they know nothing about this so DO NOT address them again! If you have a problem with my dad, take it up with him and leave comments addressed to him only, not anyone else!
in response to clemson_girl
Meredith-
I agree some people do go overboard
alwayssmiles-
My sister is right. She did get her master's (which I am very proud of;)) Howeever, SHE paid for it and worked very hard for it. Just so you know... I pay for my school. No one else. As for my nephews, who someone takes on "lavish" shopping sprees... who????? And where are the gifts? Who are you to say ANYTHING about them??? It takes a mighty low person to bring kids into something like this. Like my sister said, where is the new car??? You need to keep these kind of comments to yourself because we all know what happens by ASSUMING don't we?
To Mr. Dunmoyer's daughters,
I know that you feel that you must carry the shame of your father's actions. But your comments seem to be defending someone who has not only broken the law but crossed every moral and ethical boundary in the care of assisted living patients.
I have a unique perspective on this situation. Last year, I had a relative who was a resident of Magnolia's assisted living facility. At least one of the nurses aids stole a checkbook from him and wrote checks on his account for several thousand dollars. My relative was in intensive care fighting for his life and my family was trying to stop these people at the same time. It was a very stressful situation. This was in October 2007. I spoke with "Bob" your father about the situation. He told me that what these ladies were doing was dispicable and that they should be punished to the full extent of the law. He talked on and on about how no one should take advantage of the elderly and added that anyone who does should be forced to go to prison. He assured me that Magnolia's was cooperating fully. He told me that he would personally take another victim (who was also a resident) in the case to court for any and all hearings related to this matter. I have been told that this other victim is the person your father stole from. Apparently your father was commenting fraud at the same time that he was preaching to me about how wrong it was.
So, according to your father's idea of justice, he should have to go to prison. Nothing can excuse what he did. Divorce, money or emotional problems, or having a bad day cannot and will not justify his actions. The reason that the state legislature enacted a law protecting vunerable adults and making the penalties harsher than fraud are because these people can be taken advantage of. Would there be any difference if the victim were retarded? No there would not. There is only one person to blame and that is your father.
This is in response to everyone who has comments regarding Mr. Dunmoyer. I read the article as well, and I agree that people who commit crimes(especially against the elderly) should be punished. I feel quite certain if he is guilty,the truth will come out.It ALWAYS does. However; I feel that several people have taken potshots at him due to the fact they were once co-workers or had a disagreement with him at some point. As for the comment from "ALways smiles," it is very poor taste to get personal and include this man's family in something that has nothing to do with them. If he is guilty, then it is HE who is, not his family, and if he is not, then that is his concern as well. I don't know the "girlfriend" but know of his family and they are good people and should not be dragged into this at all. Shame on you for doing so !
And to his children, you need not worry about comments uninformed people make, they are not important. What is important is that you love and support your Dad, and leave the verdict to the judical system. The truth always wins out.
So, "always smiles," enjoy your day in fantasy land where every one is ALWAYS smiling. And by the way, double check your numbers, I think it is "30" something.
in response to clemson_girl
VERY TRUE, and you above all should know that. It also comes around to trashy co workers as well.
in response to bullet23
AND AGAIN, INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY ! Nothing says this man is guilty!! You are convicting someone without knowing all the facts, as has everyone in these comments. Use your brain a little here, and you will know the whole story is not written in that small column.
in response to alwayssmiles
"alwayssmiles"- You may think you know what you are talking about (I know who you are). Guess what? You don't! Just because you worked for him, doesn't mean that you know him "personally" (even though I know you tried your best to). By the way, who are YOU to call him a theif? That is kinda the pot calling the kettle black, isn't it?
Let me start off saying that I was not addressing his grandchildren. Sorry if you took it to heart. BUT If you read it says to daughters, girlfriends and ect. because a grandchild of a eldery person left a comment. Next I never worked for your father, Your Father
and his guest would come into a place of business that I was at on several diffrent occasions to have dinner. He spoke of his daughters and of his job and shared several diffrent stories with us. Some which were after several drinks.
And the fact that in one comment you speak of all of us that are leaving comments are wrong and bad people, then why are you "coming" down to our level and replying.
But honestly I think that BULLET23 SUMMED IT ALL UP.
p.s. and for the comment of the pot calling the kettle black.. i've never stole a thing in my life except sand from the beach!!!!!!!
Also here you all are telling us to not judge your father and were wrong cause we don't know him.. but in the same comment you are attacking people whom you DO NOT KNOW and doing the same thing...
OR MAYBE A SUNSET FROM A CAR RIDE TO THE MOUNTIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To SCCBUGG86,
"Bob's" own attorney said that he has taken responsibility for his actions. Not too many times will you here a defense attorney admit that a client did it. If you still do not believe me, here is the quote from the story:
Laurens Attorney James Bryan Jr. told Mattison that the 57-year-old Dunmoyer has “taken responsibility” for his actions and was having personal problems from a divorce that “created the state of mind” that led to his arrest.
As for the Dunmoyer girls, you want to blame and throw alegations at alwayssmiles as if you know a lot about them. You claim that no one knows the whole story about your father when obviously you don't either. If you did, that would mean that you were in on it which i don't think you were. It seems to me that almost everyone who commits a crime like this isn't sorry until they are caught. Then they are beyond remorse. Your father knew he was taking what wasn't his.
If we follow what the defenders of Mr. Dunmoyer say, we should all take a 100 thousand dollar tip from our employers. When we are caught, all we need to do is say I'm sorry and everything is okay.
What about the old man who is missing $100K? Have you two girls every thought about how he or his family feels about all of this? I would assume that if the victim were your father, you would be pretty angry and calling for someone's head as well.
in response to alwayssmiles
ooooo....I'm sorry. I was mistaken an ex-coworker for a mad ex-girlfriend who didn't quite make the cut. Thanks for the clarification!
in response to bullet23
To bullet23,
I am sorry for what happened to your relative, however, as SCBug86 said, the truth will come out. I do know the whole story and there is nothing for me to be involved in.
As for his attorney, things are usually "picked over" before a story is submitted, why else would you want to read it.
in response to kris73
Am I understanding that the Anderson Independent Mail has framed this story to appear that your father has admitted to a crime that he really didn't commit? I'm no attorney but if this is the case, your father should immediately sue for libel, demand a retraction on the front page and be awarded damages. Either that or your father's attorney really admitted to the crime in which he is charged.
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