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Sneak peek: Who Shot the Tech Exec?

March 31, 2022 / 02:44

This episode covers the kidnapping of tech executive Tushar Atrey, his connection to the cannabis industry, and the events surrounding his disappearance.

Tushar Atrey was a successful web designer in Santa Cruz, California, known for his love of surfing and involvement in the cannabis market. He was last seen on September 30, 2019, when he was kidnapped from his home in Pleasure Point.

The episode discusses the circumstances of his abduction, including the lack of forced entry and the discovery of blood outside his residence. Tushar's girlfriend, Rachel, owned the white BMW SUV that was last seen with him.

Listeners learn about the potential motives behind the kidnapping, as well as the implications of the changing cannabis industry in California. The episode raises questions about safety in affluent communities and the risks faced by individuals involved in high-stakes industries.

Overall, the episode presents a chilling account of Tushar's case and the ongoing search for answers regarding his fate.

TLDR

Tushar Atrey, a tech executive, was kidnapped from his home in Santa Cruz, raising questions about motives and safety in affluent communities.

Episode

2:44
00:00:04
[Music] teshar was in the prime of his life [Music] very brilliant relaxed but highly motivated
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he owned a web design company autrynet he was well known in the tech community he was worth millions
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his house was in an area known as pleasure point very high-end affluent surfing community
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just steps away from one of the most popular surf breaks in santa cruz he loved the ocean
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he just loved surfing and he taught himself how to surf santa cruz is known for the beaches
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and the marijuana he was dabbling in the cannabis industry as well rachel was his love interest and also his
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business partner we meshed really well she came from the cannabis industry he took that knowledge and ran with it
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everybody who wanted to make money had their hands in it everyone who had money dabbled in it the
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california marijuana industry was changing there's black market gray market white market
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this is an i.t guy who had a relationship with a cannabis girl he was a gunslinger at the top of his
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mountain so what happened to tushar atre tushar artrey happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time
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the kpix 5 news at 7 begins right now with that tech executive kidnapped at about 9 30 p.m on september 30th 2019
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tushar atrey came home went to bed at about three o'clock am he was awoken by the intruders
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so his house is right down here yeah right right down there by that fence when the deputies arrived they found
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blood outside in front of the house this is exactly where the pool of blood would
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have been no sign of any forced entry not ransacked in any way our victim was last seen getting into a white suv bmw
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tushar's girlfriend rachel owned the white bmw the car was gone and mr hatre was gone and where they had no idea you
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wondered what happened on pleasure point drive that night why was a tech executive in silicon valley targeted
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where are you two sir what happened

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most heartbreaking
  • 75
    Most intense
  • 70
    Most shocking
  • 70
    Most unpredictable

Episode Highlights

  • Tushar Atrey's Life
    Tushar was a successful tech executive and cannabis entrepreneur living in Santa Cruz.
    “He was well known in the tech community.”
    @ 00m 24s
    March 31, 2022
  • The Kidnapping Incident
    Tushar Atrey was kidnapped at his home in the early hours of September 30, 2019.
    “He was awoken by the intruders.”
    @ 01m 55s
    March 31, 2022
  • The Mysterious Disappearance
    After the kidnapping, Tushar's car was missing, and he was nowhere to be found.
    “The car was gone and Mr. Atrey was gone.”
    @ 02m 24s
    March 31, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • He was worth millions.
    Sneak peek: Who Shot the Tech Exec?
  • He loved the ocean; he just loved surfing.
    Sneak peek: Who Shot the Tech Exec?
  • He was a gunslinger at the top of his mountain.
    Sneak peek: Who Shot the Tech Exec?

Key Moments

  • Tech Executive00:19
  • Surfing Passion00:46
  • Cannabis Industry00:57
  • Kidnapping01:45
  • Mysterious Circumstances02:30

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