Man sentenced to 45 years in cryptocurrency home invasion

The Brief

  • 19-year-old Abdias Espinoza was sentenced to 45 years in prison for a violent 2024 home invasion and aggravated robbery.
  • Three suspects posed as delivery drivers to ambush a victim, pistol-whipping him and threatening his family to gain access to his crypto wallet.
  • Two other suspects are facing identical charges; one is currently awaiting trial while the status of the third, a juvenile, remains private.

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas A 19-year-old man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for a North Richland Hills home invasion and aggravated robbery involving cryptocurrency.

What we know:

According to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, 19-year-old Abdias Espinoza of Dallas pleaded guilty to both burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit aggravated robbery and aggravated robbery.

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