Phillip A. Thomas II, 24, was arrested after Florida lawmakers said he was planning to kidnap WWE wrestler 26a Sonya Deville, whose real name is Daria Berenato
A man in South Carolina was arrested Sunday after he allegedly broke into the home of WWE star Sonya Deville to kidnap her.
Phillip A. Thomas II, 24, who works at an Applebee’s in South Carolina and drove 500 miles to Florida, began planning the abduction eight months ago, according to the Sheriff’s Office, but he had apparently stalked his victim for years. on social media.
Although police did not identify the victim, the house where Thomas was arrested is owned by Deville, whose real name is 26-year-old Daria Berenato.
Deville is currently starring in the E! cable channel reality TV series Total Divas.
Thomas had parked his car near midnight Saturday night, just around the corner from his home in Lutz, Florida, about 15 miles north of Tampa.
Then it was seen that Thomas was apparently cutting a hole in the patio screen and was up to four hours outside on the patio watching his victim through the windows of the house, waiting before she went to bed before carrying out his plan.
Thomas is then murdered for entering Deville’s house through the patio door in the early hours of 2.43am, setting off the alarm.
Sonya Deville, 26, whose real name is Daria Berenato, stars in the E! cable channel reality TV series Total Divas.
Deville fled with a friend from the house and called 911 when she escaped.
Deville fled with a friend from the house and called 911 when she escaped.
When police arrived on the scene, Thomas was still sitting in the house and found him carrying a knife, plastic zip ties, duct tape and mace along with several other items.
He is believed to have told deputies he was planning to take Deville hostage according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Thomas was charged with aggravated stalking, armed burglary of a residence, attempted armed abduction, and criminal misdemeanor. He is currently being held without bail.
It is alleged that Thomas cut a hole in the patio screen to her house and then waited outside for up to four hours before entering Deville’s house and turning off the alarm.
On Thomas’ account, which contains mostly retweets and messages about Deville’s recent activities, he can be seen responding to her recent tweets
“Our deputies are discovering the suspect’s disturbing obsession with this homeowner he has never met but stalked on social media for years,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister.
‘It’s horrible to think of all the ways this incident could have taken place if the home alarm had not gone off and alerted the homeowner of a burglar.’
On Thomas’ account, which contains mostly retweets and messages about Deville’s recent activities, he can be seen responding to some of her recent tweets.
“I am so proud of you Daria, you are an inspiration to me,” she wrote in response to a tweet on July 30 about her appearance at the GLAAD media awards, a nonprofit founded by LGBTQ people in the media.
A week later, he wrote back to a psychiatrist who had tweeted, ‘#BreakingNews: UR Perfect!’
“But what if others think I am not and I have no self-confidence or self-worth?” Thomas replied in reply. ‘I’m asking for your advice because I need a second opinion on something that can determine what happens next in my life.’
It was clear that there was something on his mind.
Deville tweeted her thanks to the Sheriff County Sheriff and to all her fans for their love and care
Thomas had been stalking Deville on social media for years
In a recent tweet, he wrote to a psychiatrist who had tweeted, ‘#BreakingNews: UR Perfect!’ It is clear that something was wrong with Thomas when he asked for advice and help with something
Later on Sunday night, Deville tweeted: ‘Thank you everyone for your love and care. A very horrible experience, but fortunately everyone is safe. A special thank you to the Sheriff’s Office of Hillsborough County for her response and assistance. ‘
Fellow WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil also notes that he had been in contact with Deville to confirm her well-being.
‘I have spoken to her and I am glad she is safe and I am grateful and grateful that the sheriff’s office took care of the situation immediately. Celebrity status besides this is sick. I am a product of a sexual assault and have zero tolerance as respect for any person who would harm a person’s privacy and or personal space, ‘O’Neil said.
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