On the night of March 2, 2025, Kaitlyn Siragusa, widely known by her online alias Amouranth, experienced a violent and terrifying home invasion at her residence in Houston, Texas. Amouranth, a prominent gaming streamer and adult content creator with millions of followers across platforms like Twitch, KICK, and OnlyFans, was reportedly targeted by three masked gunmen who broke into her home. The assailants, believed to be after her substantial cryptocurrency holdings, subjected her to a brutal assault before she managed to defend herself in a dramatic confrontation.
According to Amouranth’s own account, shared through posts on X and corroborated by emerging news reports, the attack began just before 11 p.m. when the gunmen forcibly entered her home. She was asleep at the time and was abruptly pulled from her bed by the intruders, who were armed and wearing masks. The assailants demanded access to her cryptocurrency, yelling about wanting her crypto assets as they assaulted her. Reports indicate that she was pistol-whipped and beaten, suffering significant injuries during the ordeal. Amouranth later described the relentless pummeling, noting that she protected her head with her arms—a technique she credited to her knowledge of self-defense.
In a remarkable turn of events, Amouranth managed to access a firearm during the chaos. She believes she shot one of the intruders, a claim supported by security footage she later released, in which a voice can be heard screaming, “I got shot, I got shot!” The footage, captured by surveillance cameras at her home, shows three hooded figures chasing her before fleeing the scene after gunshots rang out. Following the exchange of gunfire, the gunmen abandoned their robbery attempt and escaped. It remains unclear whether any of the suspects were apprehended or if the wounded intruder sought medical attention that could lead police to him.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) is actively investigating the incident, with the Houston Police Officers’ Union also appealing to the public for information. Photos shared by Amouranth reveal a bullet-riddled bedroom door, which she said the attackers shot at before kicking it in, as well as a trail of blood on her driveway, now undergoing forensic analysis. After the attack, she was taken to a hospital, where she was treated for her injuries. Despite significant bleeding, she has since confirmed she is stable and safe, surrounded by family.
The motive for the attack appears tied to Amouranth’s well-publicized wealth in cryptocurrency. In late 2024, she had posted a screenshot of her Coinbase account showing holdings of approximately 211 Bitcoin (valued at over $20 million at the time) and $80,000 in Ether. Her openness about her financial success, while empowering for her audience, may have made her a target for what authorities suspect was a planned “crypto wrench” attack—a growing trend in 2025 where criminals use physical force to coerce victims into surrendering digital assets.
The streaming community and her fans have rallied around Amouranth, expressing shock and support in the wake of the incident. This attack adds to a history of safety concerns for the streamer, who has previously dealt with stalkers and invested heavily in home security and self-defense measures. Her resilience in fighting back against the gunmen has been widely praised, though the event underscores the vulnerabilities public figures face when their wealth becomes widely known.
As of March 4, 2025, the investigation remains ongoing, with no official updates on the suspects’ identities or arrests. Amouranth’s harrowing experience has sparked broader conversations about the intersection of cryptocurrency, personal security, and the risks of fame in the digital age. While she has not indicated when or if she’ll return to streaming, her survival and defiance in the face of such a violent assault have left an indelible mark on her story.