Las Vegas CEO receives bloodied pig head, threatening letter after company’s AI deal

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the delivery to the Las Vegas CEO, which contained a bloodied pig head.

Updated on: Aug 8, 2025, 07:33:11 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A Las Vegas tech CEO received a bloodied head of a pig and a threatening letter after an AI-related story about his company was aired on a popular television news segment. Blake Owens, founder and CEO of Agrippa, said he received the package following his interview about using AI for a real estate deal.

The tech CEO who received a bloodied pig head and a letter in the mail. (LinkedIn/Blake J. Owens )

“Perhaps this person watched too much of The Godfather,” Agrippa founder Blake Owens told KLAS 8 News Now. “Needless to say, I still take it very seriously, but don’t feel like I’m being truly threatened. It was a message,” the CEO added.

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What did the package contain?

According to a report by KLAS 8 News Now, the package mailed to Owens’ family home had a blood-covered severed head of a pig and a letter.

Read the full letter:

In a picture of the letter published by the outlet, the sender addresses Owens as “Clark Kent knockoff.”

“A simple google search goes a long way these days, especially in Vegas. saw your marcus video, what a joke. ‘ai’ is not going to replace brokers. clearly you don't understand real estate wasn't built by developers or investors,” the letter read.

“And it sure as hell wasn't built by tech guys in lululemon. It was built by brokers. We did it the hard way. No shortcuts, no tech, just people. so enjoy your moment while it lasts. and don't get greedy because pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered,” it continued. The letter was signed off simply with ‘M’.”

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CEO on threatening package:

“I don’t want to punch down on this person; they may be in a tough spot in life,” Owens 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,” he added.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the matter.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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