A fishing buddy of mine lives right next door to Mr. Drake.  My friend said he would talk to Mr. Drake's EX every year when she would stay with Mr. Drake for a week.  My friend says the EX was always very bitter, volatile woman and he did not like or trust her.  

 This woman initially stated to police that she killed Mr. Drake because he threatened to kill her.  Mr. Drake was almost 100% blind and  could barely see shadows, he was a weak old man near death anyway.  The woman has now changed her statement to, It was a MERCY KILLING.  

Gee, I wonder if HER  having sole POWER of ATTORNEY has anything to do with it...Hmmmmmmmm.

She must not be very smart as Mr. Drake was near death from old age anyway.  He dies, she has power of attorney, she gets his $400,000.00 home that is paid for plus his savings.  Now, she will probably end up in prison and the state gets his home and assets............