Welcome to Arrest Stories. A forty-one-year-old Zephyrhills man faces two felony charges after allegedly posting violent threats on Facebook targeting elite society members following a high-profile assassination. Here's what may have happened.
Benjamin Goodson found himself in handcuffs after law enforcement traced disturbing social media posts back to his Facebook account. The threatening messages were posted just after eight p.m. on September tenth, the same day Charlie Kirk was assassinated.
According to police reports, Goodson's posts contained explicit threats of violence against what he called elite society members. The messages painted a chilling picture of planned retribution, with Goodson allegedly writing "I promise I'll get one of your heads" and declaring that "justice will be served."
The posts escalated further, with authorities reporting that Goodson threatened to use multiple methods to carry out mass casualties. In one particularly disturbing message, he allegedly wrote "if my guns aren't deadly projectiles then my car is a deadly missile," suggesting he was prepared to use both firearms and his vehicle as weapons.
Law enforcement officials were able to quickly identify Goodson through his Facebook account, which bore his actual name. They confirmed his identity by matching his profile with his driver's license photo, making the investigation relatively straightforward.
The timing of these posts appears significant, coming just hours after Charlie Kirk's assassination on September tenth. This connection has led some to characterize Goodson as an internet troll who may have been emboldened by the day's events to make his own violent declarations online.
The case highlights the serious consequences of making threats on social media platforms, even when users may believe they're simply venting frustration. Law enforcement agencies actively monitor social media for credible threats and have the tools to quickly identify and apprehend individuals who cross the line from free speech into criminal territory.
Goodson now faces two felony charges related to his alleged online threats.
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