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The Clarion-Ledger reports 39-year-old Stephanie Fields pleaded guilty Monday to 18 counts of exploitation of vulnerable adults, identity theft, fraudulent use of Social Security numbers and accessory after the fact to culpable negligence manslaughter.
She faces a maximum of more than 200 years in prison.
Hinds County Circuit Judge Winston Kidd delayed Fields' sentencing until after a presentencing report is done. Her sentencing is tentatively set for Dec. 14.
Fields' attorney, Faye Peterson, said her client entered an open plea, meaning without a plea deal from prosecutors.