A woman in Lakeland, Florida, was arrested on Tuesday after reportedly echoing a phrase linked to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Police say Briana Boston, 32, ended a heated phone call to an insurance company with the words, “Delay, Deny, Depose”—the same message allegedly etched on shell casings found at the scene of Thompson’s homicide, as reported by NBC affiliate News8.
Boston allegedly contacted BlueCross BlueShield to complain about denied medical claims. According to Lakeland police, the call was recorded in its entirety.
At the conclusion of her call, Boston reportedly stated, “Delay, Deny, Depose. You people are next.” Authorities claim that this phrase, now widely recognized as a rallying cry against insurance companies, directly links her remarks to sentiments stemming from the Thompson case.
Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor addressed the incident, emphasizing the seriousness of Boston’s actions. “She’s been in this world long enough to know that you can’t make threats like that, especially given the current climate,” Taylor said. “We will follow up and take action when such statements are made.”
Police located Boston at her home shortly after the call. According to the arrest affidavit, she admitted to making the statement