‘Razor blades, used condoms and white powder’: a glimpse into the sick world of a deranged stalker who sent the boss of Penrith Panthers terrifying death threats claiming to be a ‘serial killer’
- Brian Fletcher received death threats two weeks ago
- A packet of razor blades was addressed to the Panthers CEO
- NSW Police found that the perpetrator eventually committed suicide shortly afterwards
A man claiming to be a serial killer sent Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher death threats before committing suicide.
According to News CorpFletcher received an envelope containing razor blades, white powder and used condoms.
The words ‘ha ha’ were written on both sides of the sheets and the envelope came with a note that read ‘I am a serial killer, rest in peace’.
Penrith’s boss said he found the package on his desk two weeks ago when he got to the office.
The bag was written: “I am a serial killer, rest in peace.” Those words touched me,” he said.
Penrith CEO Brian Fletcher received vicious death threats two weeks ago with an envelope containing razor blades, white powder and used condoms
‘That made me nervous. There were also what appeared to be used condoms in the envelope.
“There was also other rubbish in the envelope. There was a letter, but you didn’t understand it. What really worried me was the razor blades.
Fletcher said he immediately felt “upset and affected” by the finding, but the magnitude of the situation did not dawn on him until he discussed the matter with his PA and his chief financial officer.
Both immediately suggested calling the police, who arrived at Panther headquarters to interview Fletcher and collect the evidence.
Fletcher chose to work from home last week to ensure his safety and that of Penrith employees while New South Wales Police investigated.
“When I’m here at work and this place is full of people and you get a disturbed person in, I can’t put everyone at risk just in case it’s something drastic.
“It wasn’t addressed to my house, so I felt protected there. It’s a strange world.’
The NRL was also informed of the threat by the Panthers CEO, who said the league was ‘very helpful’ in dealing with the threat and providing support.
Last week, New South Wales Police informed Fletcher that they had located the person responsible for sending the letter.
The investigation revealed that the individual had sent similar threats to a number of high-profile people in Sydney before finally taking his own life.
Fletcher received the package two weeks ago in his office at the Panthers League Club
Fletcher acknowledged that the incident left him shocked.
“I couldn’t remember anything I had done over the years that would have resulted in something like happening.
‘I didn’t feel that way at all. […] When I started thinking about it, I got a little upset. I know it upset my wife and my two daughters.
“They were all quite concerned about it.”