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October 16, 2023 12 mins
What if the promise of a philanthropic dream in the volatile world of cryptocurrency brought about the tragic end of a visionary?
 
 In a recent episode of the podcast "Hidden Killers" hosted by Tony Brueski, the world was given a window into the life and mysterious death of Dr. John Forsythe. His grieving brother, Richard Forsythe, delved deep into the background, motivations, and unexpected turns that shaped the life of the promising doctor and crypto-entrepreneur.
 
 In an unfortunate turn of events earlier this year, Dr. John Forsythe was found dead at Beaver Lake, Arkansas, the result of a single gunshot wound. The case remains cold, leaving countless questions in its wake. Richard recounts their early days, “We started talking about digital currency in 2007… we began programming 2008, Bitcoin came out… even though we'd spent well over a million dollars… we pivoted to the cryptocurrency space.”
 
 Their journey into the digital realm was not a pursuit of mere profit. The Forsythe brothers, immersed in a world dominated by financial giants, saw an opportunity to change lives, especially those in the third world. Richard explained, "We felt like there was nobody in the cryptocurrency space addressing the involvement of the 3rd world. Cryptocurrency was designed to liberate them, to give them inclusion into modern finance."
 
 The brothers sought to develop a digital currency, not for the sake of riches, but to genuinely make a positive impact. The testimonials they received from beneficiaries across Indonesia, Bangladesh, Africa, and the Philippines bore testimony to their noble intentions. People from financially struggling regions thanked them for even the smallest financial relief. "They only participated for a couple of weeks, but it got them 20 bucks and that made us feel really great," said Richard.
 
 However, as we peel back the layers of this tragic tale, we are left grappling with a chilling revelation: Dr. John Forsythe claimed to have been kidnapped a year before his death. Richard painfully admits, “The first time I ever heard about this kidnapping story was the day that my brother went missing on May 21st of this year.”
 
 Details of the kidnapping are shrouded in ambiguity. The perpetrators allegedly had “Eastern European accents” and were believed to be professionals, emphasizing that it "wasn't personal". Disturbingly, they claimed to be hired by another undisclosed individual. Richard grapples with his limited knowledge, “A lot of the public have remarked in social media that they find it very odd and incredible that I don’t know more. And yet that’s the fact… He didn’t tell me anything.”
 
 Richard's recollection takes us through a haunting journey of hope, ambition, and unexplained danger. Dr. John Forsythe's involvement in the tumultuous world of cryptocurrency might have inadvertently attracted perilous attention. As of now, much remains in the realm of speculation. The ties between Dr. Forsythe’s death, his mysterious kidnapping, and the world of digital currency are yet to be fully unveiled.
 
 Could the world of cryptocurrency, with its mix of promise and peril, hold the key to understanding the tragic end of Dr. John Forsythe?
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