Second Suspect Arrested in Alleged Kidnapping and Torture of Cryptocurrency Trader in Manhattan
William Duplessie, 33, surrendered to police in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency trader held for weeks in Manhattan.
Overview
William Duplessie, 33, has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and torture of a 28-year-old Italian cryptocurrency trader in Manhattan. The victim was held for weeks, subjected to severe abuse, and threatened for his Bitcoin password. Duplessie's arrest follows that of John Woeltz, 37, who was taken into custody after the victim escaped. Both men face multiple charges, including kidnapping and assault. A woman connected to the case has been detained but not charged. The victim was hospitalized with injuries consistent with his ordeal, and evidence was found at the scene.
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Analysis
Left
The articles describe a violent crime involving kidnapping and torture related to cryptocurrency investments.
They emphasize the brutality of the suspects and the trauma faced by the victim.
The tone is serious, reflecting the alarming nature of the ongoing legal proceedings.
Center
There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Right
The article describes a shocking case involving torture and kidnapping related to cryptocurrency disputes.
It highlights the violent nature of the crime, emphasizing the severity of the allegations against the suspects.
The tone is overwhelmingly negative, reflecting public concern over safety in the crypto investment space.
Left
The articles describe a violent crime involving kidnapping and torture related to cryptocurrency investments.
They emphasize the brutality of the suspects and the trauma faced by the victim.
The tone is serious, reflecting the alarming nature of the ongoing legal proceedings.
Center
There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Right
The article describes a shocking case involving torture and kidnapping related to cryptocurrency disputes.
It highlights the violent nature of the crime, emphasizing the severity of the allegations against the suspects.
The tone is overwhelmingly negative, reflecting public concern over safety in the crypto investment space.
Articles (3)
Boston Globe·20d·"…Over the next 17 days, the man told police he was bound by the wrists, shocked with electrical wires, pistol-whipped, cut on the leg with a saw and forced to smoke from a crack pipe."
CNN·20d·"…The victim, who has not been identified, was tortured for days, threatened to be killed, and at one point dangled over a railing if he did not give up his Bitcoin password."
FOX News·20d·"…The defendant and unapprehended male demanded that Informant provide the defendant with Informant's Bitcoin password so that the defendant and unapprehended male could take Informant's Bitcoin."