““Mr. Evans, you never really talked to Gov Abercrombie did you, right? Cause that’s a real nice body you got there, be a real shame if somethin’ were to happen to it...yeah, it would be a real shame to see that nice body all messed up.””
That might be enough to deter some people, but not Judge David Carter, a Marine veteran and hero of Khe Sanh. That’s why I infer that threats against family are more likely to be the ultimate persuader.