Death Threat

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Elizabeth Danielle Rowe, a 25-year-old Tampa resident, sent a chilling death threat to a New York victim on Instagram, warning ‘I am coming to kill you. I will kill your pets first while you watch. Die c*nt.’ The message, sent on January 24, 2025, sparked an immediate response from the victim, who notified family and sought protection. Rowe’s motivations behind the threat remain unclear, but the incident has raised concerns about online harassment and the ease of sending threatening messages across state lines.

Rowe’s actions didn’t go unnoticed, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force launched an investigation into the matter. The probe revealed that Rowe had sent several threatening messages to other Instagram users around the same time, showcasing a disturbing pattern of behavior. In a separate set of messages, Rowe admitted to being banned from the platform for sending hate messages to ‘Zionists,’ telling them to ‘kill themselves.’

The case, prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Risha Asokan, resulted in a guilty verdict for transmitting interstate threats. Rowe now faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for June 24, 2026. The conviction serves as a warning to those who think they can hide behind the anonymity of the internet to issue threats and intimidate others.

The incident highlights the importance of taking online threats seriously and the need for social media platforms to take swift action against users who engage in harassment and hate speech. As the internet continues to play a larger role in our lives, it’s crucial that law enforcement and online platforms work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that those who engage in cybercrime are held accountable.