'You're Going To Die': Woman Charged For Threatening Michigan State Reps In Racist Voicemails

An Ohio woman has been charged for allegedly sending racist voicemails to two Michigan state representatives, both Black women, threatening to kill them, officials said.

Sandra Bachman, 58, from Batavia, Ohio, was accused of threatening Rep. Cynthia Johnson, D- Detroit, and Rep. Sarah Anthony, D- Lansing, in two separate instances last year.

According to a news release from the Michigan Attorney General's office Tuesday, Bachman faces multiple charges including a false report or threat of terrorism, ethnic intimidation, and two counts of malicious use of telecommunication services.

The state prosecutors alleged that Bachman left a death threat to Rep. Anthony in May 2021, asking her to cancel a bill against the vets. "And, um, you won't see the bullet coming, let me tell you that. So, stop this sh*t and you're fired. We'll be coming to Michigan soon to remove you from your post," Bachman allegedly said in the voicemail.

In a voicemail left for Rep. Johnson a month later, Bachman used multiple racist slurs and threatened that she would be killed, prosecutors said. "Well, baby-doll, n***a lip b***h, monkey, we are going to get you. You will die. You are one of the worst offenders. We actually have a tier too in like points for how much you are worth once we kill you... You're going to die and I'm happy about it. The whole world will be rejoicing, just know that. Sleep well," the voicemail said.

After the announcement of charges filed against Bachman, Anthony, who is the first African-American woman representative for Lansing, thanked the attorney's office for their work and said, "The division in our country, and in Michigan especially, has continued to build and develop over the last few years to a point where it’s getting in the way of our democracy and distracting us from good governance," Law & Crime reported.

Meanwhile, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the rise in threats against elected officials would not be tolerated. "Those who think hiding behind a phone or keyboard will prevent them from facing criminal charges are severely mistaken. I appreciate the work done across state lines to bring accountability in this case," Nessel said.

If convicted of all charges, Bachman could face more than 20 years in prison.