Man found hog-tied in burned out SUV after receiving $100K from YouTuber
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A Detroit man named Curtis Dixon, who received $100,000 from YouTuber MD Motivator for a good deed, was found hog-tied in his burned-out SUV just weeks later. The incident occurred in early September 2025 and is under investigation for potential kidnapping, extortion, and arson.
- Apparent kidnapping: According to sources speaking with Fox 2 Detroit, Dixon claimed that a week and a half after the giveaway, he was kidnapped on Detroit’s east side. He reported being forced to withdraw money from several ATMs, was assaulted, and then was tied up and left in his SUV.
- Discovery: On September 1, 2025, neighbors found Dixon hog-tied in his vehicle as it was burning. They helped rescue him, and he was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
- Investigation: The investigation was initially handled by the Detroit Police Department before being taken over by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Investigators are looking into potential arson, kidnapping, and extortion. Sources have indicated that there are some inconsistencies in Dixon’s story.
The same sources, however, say there are inconsistencies in Dixon’s story.
This week, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) took over the case from Detroit Police, investigating possible arson, kidnapping, and extortion, FOX2 reported.
