Minnesota Man Arrested Over Alleged TikTok “Murder-for-Hire” Plot Against Former AG Pam Bondi
What first appeared to be just another shocking social media post quickly escalated into a federal investigation. A disturbing TikTok video offering $45,000 for the death of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has led to the arrest of a Minnesota man, revealing a chilling mix of online threats, a history of violence, and a multi-state FBI manhunt.
The TikTok Post
According to an affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, 29-year-old Tyler Maxon Avalos posted a video showing a photo of Bondi with a red sniper scope on her forehead. The caption read:
“WANTED: Pam Bondi — REWARD: $45,000 — DEAD OR ALIVE (Preferably Dead).”
Avalos allegedly added the cryptic line: “Cough cough. When they don’t serve us, then what?”
The video was flagged by a TikTok user in Detroit, triggering an FBI investigation that traced the post to Avalos’s apartment in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he was arrested.
Digital Trail and Investigation
Investigators tied Avalos’s handle, @liminalvoidslip, to him through IP addresses, Google device data, and subscriber records. His account reportedly contained anarchist symbols and anti-government writings, including references to “An Anarchist FAQ book.”
Avalos’s history of violence is extensive. Court documents show:
2022: Convicted of felony stalking in Dakota County, Minnesota.
2016: Convicted of third-degree felony domestic battery in Florida and faced a Minnesota domestic assault by strangulation charge, later reduced to a misdemeanor.
Authorities confirmed the online post was a credible, deliberate threat — not satire or political commentary — making it a federal offense due to the interstate nature of the threat.
Conclusion
A seemingly outrageous TikTok post quickly became a chilling reminder of how online threats can escalate into real-world danger. The FBI’s swift action highlights growing law enforcement concerns about violent rhetoric on social media. For Avalos, whose past already reflects a pattern of aggression, these charges could carry severe federal consequences. For the public, it’s a stark warning: the digital world leaves nowhere to hide.