John Woeltz was arrested for kidnapping an Italian tourist to extract crypto passwords. The victim endured torture involving a chainsaw and cocaine over a two-week captivity in a luxury Manhattan apartment.
Police discovered a disturbing scene with blood, broken furniture, and a chainsaw. Woeltz faces severe charges, including first-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault, alongside another suspect.
Woeltz, previously known in crypto circles as a developer, has had his GitHub activity decline since 2020. His involvement in the Grin project highlights a drastic turn in his career.
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