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Friends of late NASCAR star Greg Biffle looted funds shortly after driver's death, investigators say
Investigators say the couple accessed the family’s bank, Venmo and PayPal accounts and moved funds after stealing cash and memorabilia.
- On Friday, estates representing pilots Dennis Dutton and Jack Dutton filed two wrongful death lawsuits against NASCAR legend Greg Biffle's estate, each seeking $15 million in damages for the December 2025 plane crash.
- The Cessna 550 jet crashed near Statesville Regional Airport on December 18, 2025, killing Biffle, his wife, their two children, and pilots Dennis and Jack Dutton, while the National Transportation Safety Board continues investigating.
- Lawsuits allege Biffle was "responsible for ensuring the plane was properly maintained," claiming "inadequate maintenance and upkeep contributed to the crash." A preliminary report revealed the altimeter provided incorrect readings before impact.
- Following the crash, burglars entered Biffle's residence and stole $30,000 in cash, handguns, and NASCAR memorabilia, in what authorities are investigating as a potential "inside job" involving individuals with intimate knowledge of the family's home.
- Investigators recently issued search warrants for Biffle's former co-pilot Aaron Lloyd and his wife Kayelee Lloyd following reports that "hundreds of thousands of dollars" were stolen from the family's accounts after their deaths.
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After fatal plane crash, police think ‘friends’ of NASCAR’s Greg Biffle stole from family
Less than a month after former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family died in a plane crash last year, investigators say two of their "friends" conspired to break into the empty home and took cash, guns and financial information in an attempt to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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