Twitch streamer Amouranth robbed in Houston home invasion

Kaitlyn ‘Amouranth’ Siragusa, a popular Twitch streamer, was the victim of a violent home invasion on March 2. The incident took place in Houston, Texas, when three armed intruders broke into her house, demanding cryptocurrency. During the attack, Siragusa was beaten and had a gun pointed at her. Her husband, Nick Lee, was in another building on the property and heard the ordeal unfold over the phone. To protect herself, Siragusa pretended to lead the intruders to the cryptocurrency they were searching for. Not knowing how the situation would end, she used her knowledge of a panic room she had built after years of threats and harassment. Lee eventually confronted the intruders with his own gun and fired several shots, causing them to flee. After the incident, police confirmed that shots were fired, but initially, there was no information about injuries. As news of the robbery spread, skepticism about Siragusa's account arose online. Many questioned the incident due to her history of controversial antics and stunts as a content creator. Just a week before the break-in, she had faced backlash for comments about the LGBTQ+ community. Critics suggested that the timing of the robbery was too coincidental and speculated it was a ploy for attention. Despite the doubts, Siragusa and Lee began working to establish the truth amidst a wave of online conspiracy theories. The situation was complicated further by Siragusa's past allegations against Lee of abuse, which had made viewers wary of his portrayal as a hero. Critics examined her social media posts from the night of the robbery, questioning her actions and the statements made online. On March 14, police arrested four teenagers, aged 16 to 19, in connection with the robbery. They were charged with armed robbery and aggravated kidnapping. Police used a stolen MacBook from Siragusa to track down the suspects. As Siragusa continues to share evidence from the incident, she expresses her frustration with ongoing skepticism. While some online users have shifted to support her, others remain convinced the entire event was staged. Siragusa responded that many people struggle to accept that well-known figures can also be victims of crime. With her safety now a priority, she and Lee are considering significant upgrades to their home security.