Man Charged with Sending Antisemitic Threats to Kill Governor of Hawaii and His Family

HONOLULU - United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Eric Lee Boltz, 51, residing in Montana, was charged by criminal complaint on June 3, 2026, with sending interstate communications containing threats and cyberstalking. Boltz was arrested and had his initial appearance in the District of Montana on June 10. Boltz was ordered detained pending transportation to the District of Hawaii.

According to court records, in December 2025, Boltz left a series of threatening and antisemitic voicemails with Hawaii Governor Josh Green's office. Disguising his voice, Boltz threatened to kill the Governor and his family and sexually assault his daughter. When interviewed by law enforcement, Boltz said he left the voicemails to "shake [Governor Green] up."

If convicted, Boltz faces up to 5 years in prison and fine of up to $250,000 per count, plus a term of supervised release.

The charges in the criminal complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. In the case of conviction, any sentence would be imposed by a United States District Judge based on the statutory sentencing factors and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.

FBI is investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Barbara Eucker is prosecuting the case.