Florida Man Convicted of Violent Home Invasions to Steal Cryptocurrency
A Florida man involved in several violent home invasions to steal thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency has been convicted.
Details of the Crime
Remy St Felix, 24, from West Palm Beach, together with a co-conspirator, forced their way into homes in Durham, Florida, Texas, and New York. One incident in Durham involved them zip-tying and holding a 76-year-old couple at gunpoint. While terrorizing the couple, they stole more than $150,000 in cryptocurrency from their account.
Victim Impact
The victims experienced a horrifying ordeal that no one should go through. The criminals acted out of greed and showed no remorse for their actions. The jury's verdict is crucial for securing justice for these innocent people.
Method of Operation
St Felix gained access to the victims' email accounts and conducted physical surveillance before attempting the home invasions. He was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in July while on his way to commit another home invasion in New York. In total, thirteen others were also arrested in connection with these crimes. St Felix is scheduled to be sentenced on September 11.
Law Enforcement's Commitment
The jury's verdict is one of more than a dozen convictions in this case. It stands as a clear message that the Criminal Division and its partners are dedicated to bringing violent offenders to justice, regardless of the technical sophistication of their crimes.
This conviction is an important step in ensuring that those who commit such violent, tech-savvy crimes cannot evade justice.
