Oregon Man Convicted of Transmitting Interstate Threat to Kill

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Richard Colvin called a church in Mobile, AL, and threatened to kill the pastor.

The jury heard evidence that Colvin called the church repeatedly, berated the pastor and the church, and ultimately threatened the pastor’s life.  

The victim testified about receiving the calls and the threat. He and other witnesses testified about precautions taken after Colvin transmitted the threat and the fear his actions caused. The FBI case agent testified concerning the ongoing threat to life investigation and evidence obtained from phone records.

Colvin faces up to 5 years in prison and will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Terry F. Moorer on August 21, 2025.

U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama made the announcement.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica S. Terrill and Tandice H. Blackwood prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.