A California man has been charged with interstate transmission of a threatening communication for allegedly sending a series of menacing messages to a judge involved in the investigation of teenager Nolan Wells’ death. The messages, sent from a social media account, included death threats and threats of violence against the judge and her children.

Authorities allege that Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce sent the threats to Judge Ashlee Cole, the stepmother of one of Wells’ friends. The messages, posted on social media, contained graphic descriptions of violence, including promises of "blood everywhere." One message stated, "There will be a package coming to your guys office in the next few days. It’s gonna blow you away when you see it. LoL. probably best to have the boys there to see as well."

Further threats detailed in the alleged communications included, "Blood. So much blood everywhere. Hard to clean. Especially from a boat. But yours will be quick I promise," and "I got all you info. Not even the FBI can stop this. Once that package is opened, the timer will start. And then you have maybe 10 seconds or less to ask God for forgiveness."

Investigators reportedly tracked the social media account "yaeyae962" to Dumarce by cross-referencing IP addresses, an associated email, date of birth, phone number, and street addresses. Other messages attributed to the account and directed at Judge Cole included phrases like "Open up your insides," "I’m gonna get you when you leave work," and comments suggesting violence against children, such as wrapping a child in barbed wire and throwing them in a lake.

Nolan Wells, a teenager whose death remains under investigation, was described as the "best friend" of Judge Cole's stepson. The father of Wells’ best friend, Dr. Benjamin Hudson, has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Wells’ death, citing the ongoing mystery surrounding the circumstances of his passing.

If convicted of interstate transmission of a threatening communication, Dumarce could face up to five years in prison.