A 42-year-old Florida woman faces terrorism charges after allegedly threatening Blue Cross Blue Shield with language similar to that used in the recent UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, according to police documents obtained Friday.
Briana Boston allegedly made the threats during a recorded phone call with the insurance provider on December 10, after being denied medical claims. The FBI alerted Lakeland Police Department when Boston allegedly stated “Delay, deny, depose. You people are next,” echoing phrases found at the murder scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The threatening language directly referenced words engraved at Thompson’s murder site, where “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” were discovered. These phrases relate to a widely-known criticism of insurance industry practices regarding claims processing. Luigi Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, remains the primary suspect in Thompson’s death.
During police questioning, Boston acknowledged using the phrases because of their connection to the UnitedHealthcare homicide news coverage. According to the arrest affidavit, she expressed that healthcare companies “deserve karma from the world because they are evil,” while also apologizing for her statements.
Boston now faces charges of threatening to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism. Her legal representation status and plea remain unclear, while Blue Cross Blue Shield has not responded to requests for comment.
