CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A Clay County couple has been sentenced after deputies say a woman helped her fiancé pose as a nurse who oversaw the care of an elderly man who died.
Julien Williams and Alexiea Irwin were arrested by U.S. Marshals in Michigan in 2025.
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Sentencing
Williams was found guilty on all three counts:
- Count 1 (Crimes against a person): 15 years in prison
- Count 2 (Practice without a license): 5 years in prison
- Count 3 (Fraud/impersonation): 5 years, served concurrently
His total sentence: 20 years in prison.
Irwin was found guilty on two counts:
- Practicing without a license
- Fraud/impersonation — use or possession of another person’s identity without consent
Her sentence: Two years in prison, two years of house arrest and six years of probation.
The Investigation
According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation began after an elderly man died from natural causes in October 2024 while under the care of a “licensed home health aid,” who turned out to be Williams.
In September 2024, Irwin worked at BrightStar Care, a company based out of Jacksonville. The CCSO said she handled patient information, scheduling and human resources duties.
While employed with BrightStar, Irwin convinced the company to hire Williams, her fiancé, by falsifying documents to help him get the job as a home health aide.
Williams was not qualified to apply for the position as he was untrained as a home health aide, nor was he licensed as a nurse.
Cook said Irwin used a former licensed practicing nurse’s identity and employment information so Williams could pose as a nurse.
Under the falsified credentials, Williams was paired with the Clay County family, where he was responsible for the care of the man, who died from natural causes on Oct. 13, 2024.
The home care company paid Williams a higher wage because of the perceived license status, CCSO said.
The fraud investigation was sparked after family members of the elderly man became suspicious of Williams’ experience and because Williams and Irwin left the company shortly after the man’s death.