A pretty shocking thing happened in South Carolina recently. A 19-year-old guy from Greenville — his name is Samuel Theodore Cain, though he’s known online as "Roxie Wolfe" — was arrested on May 15, 2025. Apparently, he posted a really serious threat online, saying he was planning to kill U.S. Representative Nancy Mace.
The post was made on X (the platform that used to be Twitter), and it wasn’t subtle at all. The exact words were something like, “I’m going to kill representative Nancy Mace with a gun and I’m being 100% serious.” Honestly, that kind of post will get you in trouble — and it did. Police didn’t take it lightly.
Judge Says No to Bail After Court Hearing
The very next day, on May 16, Cain had to go to court. The judge didn’t waste much time deciding that this threat seemed real enough to take seriously. Because of that, Cain was denied bond and will stay in custody for now.
Rep. Nancy Mace actually showed up to the hearing herself. She gave a really emotional statement about how scary it is when threats like this come up — especially when you work in politics and are constantly in the public eye. She talked about how political violence seems to be growing, and honestly, it’s hard not to agree with her there.
A Quiet but Powerful Moment Between Mace and the Suspect’s Dad
Something unexpected happened after the hearing. Mace walked up to Cain’s father and shook his hand. She later said it wasn’t about forgiving what happened, but more about showing a little grace. She saw the father was clearly upset and probably hurting in his own way, and she just felt it was the right thing to do.
It was a small moment, but one that really stood out. You could tell this whole thing didn’t just affect her — it hit the families, too. Sometimes we forget that when someone lashes out like this, their own family ends up caught in the middle of it all.
Mace’s Views Have Sparked Debate, Especially on Transgender Rights
Rep. Mace has been in the spotlight a lot lately for her views on some pretty hot topics. One of the biggest was when she introduced the “Guarding Women’s Private Spaces Act” in late 2024. Basically, it’s a bill that says bathrooms and similar spaces in federal buildings should be used based on someone’s biological sex, not gender identity.
This came not long after Sarah McBride — the first openly transgender person elected to Congress — won her seat. And, as expected, the bill stirred up a ton of strong reactions. Some people supported it, others were angry and called it discriminatory.
Mace has also made headlines for speaking out against gender-inclusive restroom policies and for being involved in immigration enforcement events. So yeah, she’s no stranger to controversy — and that could be part of why someone like Cain targeted her in the first place. Not that it excuses anything, but it adds context.
