Texas Juvenile Sentenced to 45 Years in Connection With Crypto Home Invasion
I still can’t wrap my head around how a quiet night in North Richland Hills turned into a nightmare for one family. On a December evening in 2024, three armed intruders—19-year-old Abdias Espinoza, 18-year-old Rodney Hill, and a 17-year-old juvenile—showed up at a home on Tiffin Drive, pretending they were delivering food. But it was all a trap.
As soon as the door opened, the trio ambushed the homeowner. Espinoza reportedly pistol-whipped the man, threatened to kill his family, and demanded access to the family’s cryptocurrency wallet. Imagine the terror: your home invaded, your loved ones at risk, and criminals trying to steal digital assets you’ve worked hard for.
Thankfully, the victim’s wife acted quickly. She hid with their children and called 911, giving the police a chance to respond before things got worse. The suspects tried to flee, but law enforcement—backed by a K9 unit and the Fort Worth Police Department helicopter—tracked them down almost immediately…