Las Vegas CEO gets pig’s head, threat after news story

Post by : Jyoti Singh

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Las Vegas Tech CEO Receives Disturbing Threat After TV Interview. Blake Owens, the founder and chief executive officer of a tech company in Las Vegas, recently received something very shocking and disturbing in the mail. After a news segment aired about his work and how he is using modern technology in the real estate business, Owens found a blood-covered pig’s head and a threatening letter delivered to his family home.

The shocking incident has caused concern for Owens, his family, and many others who watched the story unfold. Police in Las Vegas are now investigating who might have sent the disturbing package and why.

What Happened?

Blake Owens is the founder and CEO of Agrippa, a company that uses smart technology to improve real estate services. Recently, he appeared in a television interview that was broadcast on KLAS 8 News Now, a local news channel in Las Vegas. In this interview, Owens explained how his company uses advanced technology to handle real estate deals. He talked about the way his company is working on new ways to make buying and selling property easier and more efficient.

The segment gained attention from viewers, but not all of it was positive.

A few days after the interview aired, Owens received a very disturbing package at his home. Inside was the severed head of a pig, covered in blood, along with a handwritten letter filled with threats and insults. The contents of the package shocked Owens and his family.

The Threatening Letter

The letter that came with the pig’s head was filled with angry words. It was written by someone who did not agree with Owens’ work in real estate or the use of technology in that field. The letter even made fun of Owens, calling him a Clark Kent knockoff, referring to Superman’s secret identity.

The person who wrote the letter said they had seen a video where Owens talked about his company and what it does. The letter said that technology, or “tech guys in Lululemon, would never replace real estate brokers, the professionals who have traditionally helped people buy and sell properties.

The writer claimed that real estate was built by brokers who worked hard, not by developers, investors, or people in the technology field. They warned Owens not to get greedy, saying, Pigs get fat, and hogs get slaughtered. The letter ended with just the letter M as a signature, giving no clear information about who sent it.

Owens Responds to the Threat

After receiving the frightening package, Owens spoke to KLAS 8 News Now again. He said the whole situation reminded him of scenes from the famous movie The Godfather where threats were sometimes made using the heads of animals. Although he admitted he was shaken by the package, Owens said he didn’t feel that he or his family were in real danger. Instead, he believed it was meant more as a warning or message.

Perhaps this person watched too much of The Godfather Owens said. Needless to say, I still take it very seriously, but I don’t feel like I’m being truly threatened. It was a message.

Owens said he didn’t want to fight back or respond with anger. Instead, he saw this as a chance to respond calmly and thoughtfully.

I don’t want to punch down on this person; they may be in a tough spot in life, he said. I do see this as an opportunity to show people you don’t become a better person by making another man a lesser person.

Police Begin Investigation

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is now involved in the case. Investigators are working to find out who sent the package, where it came from, and whether the person behind it is dangerous. So far, no arrests have been made, and police have not said whether they have any suspects.

They are also checking if the package was mailed legally and how it reached Owens’ home. Since the package included a dead animal, there may be legal issues related to animal cruelty or mailing hazardous materials.

The case has brought more attention to the growing tension between new technology companies and traditional industries, especially in places like real estate where people have done things the same way for many years.

A Larger Issue in Real Estate?

The threatening message sent to Owens was not just personal—it seemed to represent the anger of some people in the real estate business who feel threatened by the rise of technology. Many brokers and traditional agents worry that their jobs may be replaced by digital tools, apps, and tech-driven platforms.

The letter made it clear that the writer believed real estate should remain in the hands of experienced human brokers, not software or tech companies. They seemed angry that someone like Owens, with a background in technology, could enter the real estate world and make changes.

It’s a fear that exists in many industries today. As technology becomes more advanced, jobs that were once done by people are now being changed—or sometimes replaced—by computers and software. While some welcome this as progress, others see it as a threat to their livelihood.

Owens’ Company and the Future of Real Estate

Owens started Agrippa to use smart technology to make real estate faster and easier. His company works on tools that help people find, buy, and sell homes or properties without always needing a human broker. These tools may include advanced search options, automated deal-making systems, and software that helps people make better financial decisions when buying property.

While this might sound helpful to many, it also creates fear in some parts of the real estate world. People who have spent years working as agents or brokers may worry that their skills will no longer be needed if machines or apps can do the same job faster and cheaper.

Owens has tried to explain that his goal is not to remove people from the process, but to make things better and more efficient for everyone involved. Still, as this recent threat shows, not everyone agrees with that vision.

The Message Behind the Threat

The package and letter sent to Owens may have been meant to scare him, but they also tell us something important about the world today. As technology continues to change how people live and work, not everyone is happy with the direction things are going. In some cases, people may act out of fear, frustration, or even jealousy.

Owens has chosen not to respond with hate or anger. Instead, he wants to use this moment to talk about treating others with kindness and respect—even when we disagree. He believes that threats and violence are never the answer and that people should find better ways to deal with their concerns.

A Wake-Up Call

This incident is a reminder that when major changes happen in any field, there will always be people who feel left out or afraid. Some might respond in the wrong way. It’s up to leaders, like Owens, and everyone else, to choose how they react.

For Owens, the decision is clear. He will not back down from his work, but he will also not give in to hate or fear. I’ll keep building, he said. But I’ll also keep listening. For now, the police continue to investigate, and many in the tech and real estate industries are watching to see what happens next.