A man is facing trial on numerous charges following the discovery of his foster mother’s remains buried on the ranch where they resided together. Cedric Von Ferdinand has been charged with fraud and forgery after investigators found the skeletal remains of his foster mother, Nadine Jett, on the property in Jett’s Valley Center, California. Von Ferdinand, who was taking care of Jett during her battle with pancreatic cancer, is accused of illegally obtaining power of attorney and forging signatures for financial gain.

Despite not being implicated in Jett’s murder, Von Ferdinand has been hit with a series of fraud charges. Jett’s foster daughters, identical quadruplets, were kept in the dark about their mother’s disappearance, with Von Ferdinand allegedly misleading them by claiming she had passed away in Mexico. Concerned about their mother’s sudden absence, the daughters conducted their own investigation, only to find the property cleared out.

An estate agent working with Von Ferdinand grew suspicious of his behavior while trying to sell the ranch, prompting further scrutiny. Von Ferdinand allegedly requested that a rose garden be planted in memory of Jett on the property, leading to suspicions about his involvement in her disappearance. Von Ferdinand and another individual are facing over 40 charges, including forgery, perjury, and theft of personal property.

Despite pleading not guilty, both men are set to stand trial as ruled by a judge. Jett’s daughters are grappling with the loss of their mother, cherishing the memories they shared with her. The family is seeking closure and justice as the legal proceedings unfold.