FBI Arrests Suspect in Alleged Pam Bondi Murder-for-Hire Plot
A Minnesota man has been arrested for allegedly issuing a murder-for-hire plot against former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Tyler Maxon Avalos faces federal charges after he posted a disturbing TikTok video that offered a $45,000 bounty for her assassination. This incident led to an FBI investigation extending across state lines.
Details of the Alleged Threat
The TikTok video featured an image of Pam Bondi with a red scope dot on her forehead. The caption read, “WANTED: Pam Bondi — REWARD: $45,000 — DEAD OR ALIVE (Preferably Dead).” Additionally, Avalos wrote an ominous line beneath the image that suggested violent intent.
Investigation and Arrest
The FBI initiated a federal probe following a report from a TikTok user in Detroit who identified the post. On Thursday, agents arrested Avalos at his apartment in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Background of the Suspect
- Name: Tyler Maxon Avalos
- Date of Birth: 1995
- Prior Convictions:
- Felony stalking in Dakota County, Minnesota, in July 2022
- Third-degree felony domestic battery in Polk County, Florida, in August 2016
- Felony domestic assault by strangulation charge in April 2016, later reduced to misdemeanor domestic assault
Online Presence and Evidence
The FBI traced Avalos’ TikTok account, “@liminalvoidslip,” using digital evidence from various companies, including Google. His online activity included anarchist symbols and links to anti-government literature, further raising suspicions about his intentions.
Legal Implications
Authorities argue that Avalos’ posts constitute a serious interstate threat rather than mere political hyperbole or a joke. Such threats are considered federal crimes and carry significant legal consequences.
This case sheds light on the serious implications of online threats and the commitment of federal agencies to investigate and prosecute such threats effectively. Emegypt will continue to monitor this evolving story as new details emerge.
