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A second suspect connected to a harrowing kidnapping and torture case in Manhattan has turned himself in to the police. William Duplessie, 32, faces serious charges, including kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, and assault. This follows the earlier arrest of his alleged accomplice, John Woeltz, 37, who had been under investigation after the victim managed to escape from a luxury SoHo residence where he had been held for nearly three weeks.
The victim reported extreme abuse, including being hung from a rooftop edge, electrocuted with wires, and threatened with a chainsaw amid demands for his cryptocurrency password. Woeltz, a Kentucky-based crypto investor, had rented the upscale apartment at a whopping $30,000 to $40,000 per month.
On Friday, the victim successfully escaped and sought police assistance, detailing a traumatic experience where he was threatened with a gun and subjected to physical violence. He was treated in hospital for his injuries. Following a search of the residence, authorities found alarming evidence, including photos depicting the victim’s torture, firearms, and illicit substances.
Additionally, in light of rising concerns over cryptocurrency-related kidnappings, police in France have made over 20 arrests linked to various kidnapping plots targeting crypto investors and their families, further highlighting the risks associated with this burgeoning industry.
A second suspect connected to a harrowing kidnapping and torture case in Manhattan has turned himself in to the police. William Duplessie, 32, faces serious charges, including kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, and assault. This follows the earlier arrest of his alleged accomplice, John Woeltz, 37, who had been under investigation after the victim managed to escape from a luxury SoHo residence where he had been held for nearly three weeks.
The victim reported extreme abuse, including being hung from a rooftop edge, electrocuted with wires, and threatened with a chainsaw amid demands for his cryptocurrency password. Woeltz, a Kentucky-based crypto investor, had rented the upscale apartment at a whopping $30,000 to $40,000 per month.
On Friday, the victim successfully escaped and sought police assistance, detailing a traumatic experience where he was threatened with a gun and subjected to physical violence. He was treated in hospital for his injuries. Following a search of the residence, authorities found alarming evidence, including photos depicting the victim’s torture, firearms, and illicit substances.
Additionally, in light of rising concerns over cryptocurrency-related kidnappings, police in France have made over 20 arrests linked to various kidnapping plots targeting crypto investors and their families, further highlighting the risks associated with this burgeoning industry.
