Real Estate Fraud
Raymond N. Dilg

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Sufficient Evidence to Proscute Raymond Dilg

Was Raymond Dilg a patsy, or a co-conspirator, in the theft of a Fair Oaks-woman's home?

In 2000 during the civil trial, Dilg admitted the grant deed that gave Al Seastrand ownership of a Fair Oaks-woman's home was bogus and that he lied to the notary when he swore under oath that he witnessed the alleged signatures.

Dilg admitted to never having met or seen the people who's signature are on the grant deed. Dilg also testified Al Seastrand knew of that fact and had Dilg put his signature on the grant deed and then had Seastrand's office notary sign it as Dilg's verification of the signatures being legitimate.   Seastrand then recorded the grant deed.

In 2001, the victim's attorney asked California state Senator Debra Ortiz for help. After Ortiz urged District Attorney Jan Scully to provide justice, Scully then sent the victim a letter stating, "Insufficient Evidence to Prosecute."

What others said about the Seastrand and Dilg

California Department of Real Estate:Investigator Geraci:

"This matter should be turned over to the (Sacramento) District Attorney's Office. The DRE is not a prosecuting agency. We only regulate licensed Realtors.

Why was Ray Dilg used as a witness?  Why was Dilg's signature notarized, but not the parents' alleged signatures?

Close scrutiny of Seastrand's transaction has raised a number of questions, such as why did Al Seastrand's note and deed of trust dated 11/02/93 precede Seastrand's purchase contract dated 11/06/93?

The normal sequence is the contract first, then the note and deeds. The contract is the basis for the language in the Note and Deed of Trust.

The promissory note is due only if the interest of the victim can be obtained, or, if Seastrand sells his interest to an outside party. These terms are incredibly slanted in favor of Al Seastrand.

Why would the parents, or, Kathy Fox allow this man to obtain a significant interest in the subject property for nothing?  We have received signed declarations from the parents indicating that they have never met Al Seastrand or Ray Dilg let alone transferred title of victim's home to Seastrand.

In my telephone interview with Kathy Fox (caregiver), she stated that she had never met Ray Dilg or Al Seastrand prior to the transaction and had no idea how they found the parents living in El Dorado County.

Numerous court declarations made by Fox declare under penalty of perjury that she never met Seastrand and had nothing to do with how Seastrand acquired title to the subject property.

Too many inconsistencies and discrepancies that make these grant deeds dubious." (See DRE investigation file)

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Raymond Dilg:   Patsy or Co-conspirator?

Raymond Dilg claimed to have witnessed the signatures on a 1993 grant deed that gave Al Seastrand ownership of victim's home for free. (See grant deed with Dilg's signature as a witness)

The victim's parents signed affidavits stating they never met Dilg nor Seastrand and never sold their daughter's home to anyone. No one in the Sacramento County DA's office would talk to the parents to get their story or look at the evidence.

"I finally got fed up in June 1994 and mailed a pack of the evidence to the DA with a note to call me," said Malcolm, the father's good friend. "Nothing, nada, nil. The DA just kept refusing to talk to us or look at our evidence. They just kept telling us it was not their jurisdiction. Why is it a felony offense if its not the DA's job?"

After the statute of limitations expired on possible criminal charges, Dilg admitted in civil court that he lied about witnessing the signatures. See Dilg's deposition.

Al Seastrand

What did Al Seastand know and when did he know it.

Well in reviewing all the documentation on this case WJFA was alarmed to see that authorities either kept dropping the ball or turning a blind eye to the fact that Seastrand kept changing his version of the story, and his documentation doesn't jive.

So, who forged the parents' signatures?  Seastrand claimed Dilg was a partner. Neither Dilg nor Seastrand ever produced any documentation to substantiate that claim. More importantly, Dilg’s real estate license had expired six months prior to said grant deed, so, why would Seastrand partner with him, let alone have him conduct an alleged real estate transaction?

Why did the Sacramento County District Attorneys' Office refuse to investigate or prosecute? This was a felony offense under California Penal Code §§115.

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Dilg's Story he told investigators

Raymond Dilg, Al Seastrand and Belton Morris allegedly formed a partnership to get homes sometime in July 1993.

Dilg claims that Kathy Fox's nephew, Ed Root, told him in July 1993 that the Fox's were upset with the victim and wanted Seastrand's help. Dilg allegedly telephoned the Foxes and spoke to Paul Fox, who invited him to their home in El Dorado County, which is east of Sacramento County about 65 miles.

When Dilg arrived at the Fox home, he says a group of people identified themselves as relatives of the parents. These alleged nameless people purportedly gave Dilg a spiel about how they hated the victim and wanted Dilg to deal with her by selling her home, to Al Seastrand for $5,000 that Seastrand never paid.

Dilg went back again in November with a grant deed that Seastrand had given him to have the parents' sign. No explanation why so many months passed before doing the documentation. 

Dilg says while at the Foxes' home, Kathy Fox allegedly left the room and came back later with the signatures on the grant deed.

About a month later, on Dec. 6, 1993, Seastrand produced a second grant deed which has the alleged signature of Kathy Fox, as the self-imposed agent for victim's parents. Dilg says Seastrand explained to him there was an administrative error with the first grant deed, so Seastrand needed a second deed.

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Why Dilg's Version isn't Plausible

Dilg admiited on the witness stand the grant deed was bogus and that he had lied about witnessing signatures.

Neither Dilg nor Seastrand have ever produced any evidence or witnesses to substantiate any portion of their many versions, including the alleged partnership or Belton Morris.

Why would Dilg put the victim's property solely in Al Seastrand's name if this were a partnership? How is Dilg or the alleged Belton Morris supposed to get their share of the profits? Did they ever receive any of the monies Seastrand extorted from the victim?

Why does the purchase agreement, note, and deed of trust only list Al Seastrand as the responsible party if this was a partnership?

Further evidence that something is rotten is the December 1993 letter Seastrand wrote to his associate William Streng thanking him for his help in getting control of victim's property. Why would Seastrand thank Streng if Dilg did all the work?

According to Dilg, the partnership began in July and ended about December 1993.

It's too coincidental that just as Kathy Fox implemented the fraud against the victim and the parents is when Seastrand and Dilg formed their alleged partnership and just happen to decide to disband the alleged partnership after Seastrand put victim's home in his name.

According to the victim, in 1998, during Dilg's deposition, Seastrand asked for a break where the two left the room and went into the men's bathroom. She says she and her attorney heard Al Seastrand yelling at Dilg about Dilg’s testimony. Seastrand was purportedly overheard scolding Dilg and telling him what he was to state for the record. Other staff members at the law firm also heard the exchange. Seastrand was ranging and bellowing at Dilg in the men's room.

WJFA poses the theory, is it possible that Dilg was a patsy that was never actually involved other than to have Seastrand hand him the grant deed to have Dilg put his name on it as a witness?

The victim's family vehemently deny being at the Foxes' house at any time that either Dilg or Seastrand was claim to have been there. The family also pointed out that Dilg's recollection of what happened and where, does not fit the actual geography of the Fox's home or property.

The Foxes also denied any knowledge of Seastrand or Dilg. Kathy Fox told three different judges that she did not know Seastrand and was never involved in how he put himself on title to the victim's home. Fox told Judge Eddie T. Keller that she thought the Seastrand's grant deed was suspect and should be investigated. (See Fox's denials)

Also see all Al Seastrand's conflicting versions of who did what. First he told California Department of Real Estate investigators that he never met the parents and was never involved in the crimes against the victim. Two years later he filed a motion in court with Judge Lewis stating under penalty of perjury that was had met the parents and he was involved in how his name was put on title to victim's home and claims it was a legitimate transaction.  So, was Seastrand lying to state investigators when he said he never met the parents and had nothing to do with the transaction, so he could obstruct justice?  Or, did he lie to judge Lewis to obtain a favorable ruling?

Seastrand and Dilg never appeared in court to dispute Fox's claim. In fact, when the victim sent Seastrand a letter informing him that Fox had told Judge Keller that Seastrand acted alone, Seastrand responded with a two page letter of threats on her life. (See Contempt of Court against Al Seastrand for threatening the victim)

Despite all this incriminating evidence, Sacramento County DA Jan Scully, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, and El Dorado County DA Gary Lacy refused to provide justice. All kept saying it wasn't their jurisdiction. Raymond Dilg has never been held accountable for his role in the felony crimes against the victim and her parents.  Especially give that according to the DRE, at the time Dilg was acting alone in the capacity of a real estate agent allegedly securing prime real estate for a promise of paying $5,000, Dilg's license had expired.

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The Victim's Horror

Throughout the decade of seeking justice, the victim was subjected to repeated death threats, threatening letters, her car tires slashed about 16 times, acid poured on the interior, windows broken, body damage, mud poured on her car, blood poored on car, eggs thrown at her car, dead animals put through her door mail slot, and Seastrand bullying, and intimidating her physically while telling her and people helping her, that she was going to be sorry for messing with him. Because most of these actions were done during the night or without witnesses, no one to file a complaint against.

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Dilg Bio

Raymond Note Dilg, aka: Ray Dilg, is married to Kathleen Faye Dilg. He is about 5'8" with gray short hair and tattoos on his arms. He says he served briefly in the 1970s with the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1979, he obtained his real estate license in Sacramento, California, as an agent.

Dilg has held too many real estate jobs to list here. See Dilg employment history to see the California Department of Real Estate's list detailing Dilg's career. Dilg worked briefly for Al Seastrand in 1980.

Seastrand then sued a salesman, Dennis Burke, claiming he owed money from the sale of some homes. Burke countered sued. Dilg was involved in that lawsuit. See the Seastrand lawsuit page.

From 1980-93, there are no public records showing if Dilg or Seastrand worked or associated with each other. Dilg's real estate license expired in July 1993.

Both kept accusing Kathy Fox of master minding the entire scheme to fraud the victim of her home, but neither ever produced any documentation or witnesses to verify their claim.

The evidence in total, the case for prosecuting Raymond Dilg for frauds against the victim is irrefutable. Thirteen years is long enough to have waited for justice. What is incentive is there for either Dilg or Seastrand to not do this to other innocent victims.

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Dilg's Lawsuits

1980

RIVERSIDE REALTY vs RAYMOND DILG, et al
Case Number: 287374
Date Filed: 3/5/1980
Case Type: Breach of Contract
SEASTRAND, AL (Plaintiff dba)
RIVERSIDE REALTY (Plaintiff)
SEASTRAND, AL (Cross-defendant dba)
RIVERSIDE REALTY (Cross-Defendant)
JAFFEE,  KENNETH (Seastrand’s attorney)
BURKE, DENNIS (Defendant & Cross-Complainant)
LEONARD BURKE (Dennis Burke’s attorney)
DILG, RAY/KATHLEEN (Defendants/ Cross-Complainants)
ERIC LARSEN (Dilg’s attorney)
(Al Seastrand obtained judgment against Dennis Burke. Court then vacated the judgment when it learned that Seastrand did not serve Burke with the lawsuit to let him know he was being sued. Burke and Dilg countered sued Seastrand.)

1983

Case Title: No Data Available In Electronic Format
Case Number: 311847
Date Filed: 5/23/1983
Case Type: No Data Available In Electronic Format
Parties on the Case:
BUTLER, DAVID L (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
BUTLER, DAVID L (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
DILG, RAYMOND N (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
DILG, RAYMOND N (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
MACCHIAVELLI, JAMES J (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
PACIFIC TRUST DEED CO (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
WILLIAM G BEEHLER ENTER INC (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)

1984

Case Title: No Data Available In Electronic Format
Case Number: 324249
Date Filed: 10/23/1984
Case Type: No Data Available In Electronic Format
Parties on the Case:
BUTLER, DAVID L (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
BUTLER, DAVID L (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
DILG, RAYMOND N (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
FLOYD, MARILYN J/AKA (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
KATEEN, MARILYN J/AKA (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
KATEEN, MARILYN J/AKA (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
MACCHIAVELLI, JAMES J (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
PACIFIC TRUST DEED CO (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)
WILLIAM G BEEHLER ENTRP INC (Party Type Unknown - Historical Data)

1991

CHARLES T. DOGGETT, JR., ET AL VS. CHARLES E. LAMBERT, ET AL
Case Number: CV521118
Date Filed: 6/13/1991
Case Type: Other Civil Complaint
Parties on the Case:
BORKOWSKI, MICHAEL (Attorney for Plaintiff )
BRANDENBURGER, STEPHEN A. (Alternate Arbitrator )
DALE, ROBERT M. (Attorney for Defendant )
DAVIS & DAVIS ASSOCIATES (Defendant )
DILG, RAYMOND (Defendant )
DOGGETT, CHARLES T. JR. (Plaintiff )
HORNER, H. LEE JR. (Defendant )
HORNER, H. LEE JR. (Defendant Pro Per )
HORNER, J., TRUSTEE (Defendant )
HOTCHKISS, NANCY (Arbitrator )
LAMBERT, BONNIE J. (Defendant )
LAMBERT, CHARLES E. (Defendant )
LOWE, AMANDA R. (Attorney for Defendant )
ROBISON, ULRIKE U., TRUSTEE (Plaintiff )
SAN ARDO TRUST NO. 5762 (Plaintiff )
STEMBECK, JOHN (Plaintiff )
SUNRISE EQUITY SERVICES, INC. (Defendant )
TIMES SQUARE INVESTORS TRUST NO. 51 (Defendant )

2002

D&V INVESTMENTS, LLC,ETAL VS. LIGHTHOUSE MARINA, LLC.,ETAL
Case Number: 02AS07659
Date Filed: 12/13/2002
Case Type: Other Civil Complaint
Parties on the Case:
CENTURY RECREATION GROUP (Plaintiff )
D AND V INVESTMENTS (Plaintiff )
DILG, RAY, IND/DBA (Plaintiff )
FERGUSON, DOUGLAS (Plaintiff )
FERRIS, FRANK J. (Attorney for Plaintiff )
LIGHTHOUSE MARINA (Defendant )
LIGHTHOUSE VILLAGE I (Defendant )
QUALITY RESORTS OF AMERICA, INC. (Defendant )

2003

William Erwin, et al vs. Quality Resorts of America, et al
Case Number: 03AM08782
Date Filed: 9/29/2003
Case Type: Contract-Breach
Parties on the Case:
DILG, RAY (Cross-defendant )
LIGHTHOUSE REAL ESTATE CONSULTING (Cross-defendant )
LIGHTHOUSE VILLAGE I (Defendant & Cross-defendant )
QUALITY RESORTS OF AMERICA, INC. (Defendant & Cross-complainant)

The Fallout...

Last Updated 04-11-08

No one has ever been held accountable for all the crimes against the victim.

Raymond Dilg still has his real estate licence and is operating in the Sacramento Region.

Dilg is the guy Seastrand claimed did all the work involving recording the bogus grant deed. This is a standard M.O. of Seastrand to hide behind others so he looks like he is arms distance from dubious transactions.

Al Seastrand continues to operate in the Sacramento Region and still has his real estate license, law license, and general contractor license, and still operates his California Foreclosure company.

District Attorney Jan Scully was re-elected in 2006, to serve another term as district attorney of Sacramento County.

She ran unopposed on a "Get Tough on Crime," campaign. See how she denied justice to others when the evidence was staring her in the face. See the Myrna Opsahl case of how that family chased Scully for 28 years to get justice.

Seastrand's and Dilg's victim is working to rebuild her life. She says cleaning up the mess and recovering from being terrorized has been as daunting as the battle.

She donates her spare time helping crime victims denied justice.