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£1 million lottery win goes to waste
Usually the news of a £1 million win on the lottery would bring happiness, as well as the thought that life could change for the better with the win funding a better, or more comfortable life. As has been reported in the past though, this is not always the way it goes, and it is certainly not true for 36 year old Christopher Graham.
His stepfather Bob Frazer, a taxi driver from Heaton, Newcastle, won a staggering £14 million on the Lotto Extra draw in 2003. He very generously decided to share his winnings with his family, and amongst other gifts gave his stepchildren Christopher and Wendy £1 million each. Christopher received his money one day after being released from prison, where he had served a three and a half sentence for drug dealing.
Instead of using the windfall to build new life though he spent it all on buying large amounts of drugs and drug-inspired art, as well as the more unusual items of comics, hot chilli sauce, Chinese green tea and miniature bottles of spirits.
He is now in Newcastle Crown Court accused of drugs offences, he has admitted several charges but denies dealing in drugs. When asked why he bought thousands of the miniature spirit bottles he simply said; ‘I just liked the look of it. I stopped buying green tea and went on to them.’
A psychiatric report commissioned by the court said that Graham was not suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder but showed signs of obsession. Graham said due to his obsessive behaviour he bought large quantities of drugs to share with his friends, and did not need money as he had a significant amount of money left from his gift. Tim Moran, who is defending him, said; ‘He has hundreds of thousands of pounds left from the money he received. So the financial incentive does not get off the ground. This is a person who is an oddball, taking eccentricity to another level. Although he can operate on eBay and buy and sell, he is not a man with a great deal of sophistication.’
The judge, Christopher Prince, said winning the Lottery could change people’s lives for better or for worse. He stated; ‘Before you came into this money your horizons were involved in the drug taking and the rave culture. Your interests do not appear to have risen beyond that. You may not suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder but it is said you show typical features of obsessive conditions.’
Mr Frazer’s stepdaughter, Wendy, also had an unhappy experience with her money, and was previously called the ‘lotto loser’ as she spent all of her money on drugs and drink. Some time ago she said; ‘The money has been a curse. Someone said to me I’d never spend it all – well you should never dare a fool. I regret most of it – but the gigolos were good. After all, these guys are there to please you.’
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