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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt sailed off with the superyacht abandoned in the Caribbean by its Russian oligarch owner after the invasion of Ukraine with a winning $67.6 million bid during an auction Friday.

Schmidt bought the 267-foot Alfa Nero yacht after it was left moored in Antigua by Andrey Guryev, the Russian billionaire who was slapped with sanctions by the US Treasury last year, according to Bloomberg News.

The Treasury Department claimed that Guryev, who made his fortune in the fertilizer industry and is thought to be close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, initially bought the yacht for $120 million in 2014, but the Russian oligarch has denied the claim.

The former Google boss, whose net worth was valued by Bloomberg Billionaires Index at $25 billion as of Friday, “won the auction this morning in a fully transparent process,” according to Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua’s ambassador to the US.

The vessel, which has been described by its manufacturer Oceanco as “one of the world’s most iconic and highly awarded yachts,” includes amenities such as a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that converts into a helipad, Bloomberg News reported.

Antigua and Barbuda was eager to sell the vessel due to mounting maintenance costs totaling some $112,000 per month that accumulated while it sat in Falmouth Harbor.

Schmidt served as Google’s CEO from 2001 to 2011, a time of rapid growth for the California-based technology company.

He later became executive chairman for Google, and in 2015, for its new parent company, Alphabet, before resigning as chairman in 2018.

The US and other Western countries sanctioned several Russian oligarchs following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine last year.

An Antiguan port official told Bloomberg News that Guryev’s daughter filed a last-minute injunction claiming ownership of the yacht.

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt won an auction in Antigua to acquire the seized Superyacht Alfa Nero for $67.6 million, as first reported by Bloomberg.

The superyacht Alfa Nero is seen docked in Falmouth Harbour in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua, on April 20, 2023. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The Alfa Nero was built by the same shipbuilding company, Oceanco, that built the Koru, the world's tallest sailing yacht, which Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos are currently enjoying.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez appear on the superyacht Koru while at anchor in Portofino, Italy, on June 12, 2023. (Oliver Palombi / MEGA / Mega)

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Oceanco called the Alfa Nero "one of the world's most iconic and highly awarded yachts."

The Alfa Nero had an original price tag of $120 million. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The yacht features the first-ever "statement pool," which converts to a helipad or dance floor, depending on the owner's mood. 

An office on the superyacht Alfa Nero. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The yacht previously belonged to Andrey Guryev, a Russian oligarch who was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury last year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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A bedroom on the superyacht Alfa Nero. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Schmidt is worth an estimated $25 billion after running Google during a period of high growth as CEO between 2001 and 2011 and executive chairman from 2011 to 2015. 

Schmidt declined to comment to FOX Business. 

A chair on the bridge of the superyacht Alfa Nero. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The Alfa Nero had an original price tag of $120 million. While the $67.6 million price tag may come across as a steal, the rule of thumb for the cost to run and maintain a superyacht annually is one tenth the purchase price. Schmidt will likely pay upwards of $12 million per year to crew, fuel and maintain the 267-foot behemoth.

An infinity pool, which converts via hydraulics into a helipad, on the Alfa Nero. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

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Billionaire Eric Schmidt just paid $68 million for a Russian oligarch’s sanctioned superyacht that features a helipad and baby grand piano

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt bought the Alfa Nero superyacht that was ditched in Antigua in March 2022 after Russian troops invaded Ukraine.

The billionaire “won the auction this morning in a fully transparent process,” buying the vessel for $67.6 million, according to Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua’s ambassador to the US. 

The 267-foot vessel, complete with a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that turns into a helipad, was abandoned in Antigua’s Falmouth Harbour after the US Treasury sanctioned Russian fertilizer billionaire Andrey Guryev. The department last year said he bought the Alfa Nero in 2014 for $120 million — which he denies.

Schmidt’s foundation didn’t respond to a request for comment.

The Alfa Nero was auctioned Friday even after Guryev’s daughter filed a last-minute injunction claiming the yacht was hers, Antigua Port Manager Darwin Telemaque said in an interview. 

Some of the proceeds will cover maintenance and other bills that the Alfa Nero has piled up while in the harbor, with crew expenses alone running $112,000 a month. Telemaque said the sale price would cover “all liabilities.”

Since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the US and its allies have imposed sanctions on many of the country’s wealthiest people, causing more than two dozen superyachts worth about $4 billion to be frozen in ports around the world.

Schmidt, who served as Google’s chief executive for about a decade, has an estimated net worth of $25 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Two years ago he was  named  chair of the Broad Institute, a research organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Buys $67.6 Million Superyacht Alfa Nero; It Belonged To a Russian Oligarch

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Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, recently made headlines when he bought the opulent superyacht Alfa Nero for an astounding sum of $67.6 million at an auction in Antigua. This extravagant buy has garnered significant attention worldwide, highlighting Schmidt's immense wealth and his affinity for luxurious possessions.

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The Alfa Nero, an exquisite vessel constructed by Oceanco, has a captivating history. It was previously owned by Andrey Guryev, a Russian oligarch. The superyacht was seized following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which ultimately led to its abandonment in Antigua. Guryev, who faced sanctions by the US Treasury, left the yacht behind, creating an opportune situation for Schmidt's acquisition.

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Serving as a testament to its grandeur, the Alfa Nero boasts a range of distinctive features that distinguish it from other superyachts. One of its most remarkable attributes is the groundbreaking "statement pool" that can be transformed into a helipad or a dance floor, depending on the owner's preferences. This innovative design adds an element of versatility and extravagance to an already luxurious vessel.

Who is Andrey Guryev?

Andrey Guryev, the former owner of the Alfa Nero, comes from the fertilizer industry and has close connections to Russian President Vladimir Putin. His acquisition of the yacht in 2014 raised eyebrows, and subsequent sanctions imposed by the US Treasury following the Ukrainian invasion resulted in the seizure of his assets, including the superyacht. This backdrop of controversy adds an intriguing layer to the story of the yatch.

Schmidt, with a net worth of over $25 billion, bidding for the Alfa Nero does not come as a surprise. As the former CEO of Google during a period of exponential growth and later as executive chairman, Schmidt amassed substantial wealth. His purchase of the superyacht serves as a testament to his inclination for luxury and his ability to indulge in extravagant acquisitions.

Superyatch's Symbolism Beyond Extravagance

Schmidt's acquisition of the Alfa Nero holds significant symbolism beyond its sheer extravagance. The purchase represents a high-profile transfer of ownership and highlights the dynamics of wealth and power among influential figures. The auction, hosted by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, was lauded as a "fully transparent process" and solidifies Schmidt's claim to the coveted superyacht.

While the $67.6 million price tag for the Alfa Nero may seem steep, the expenses associated with owning and maintaining such a vessel are equally substantial. As a general rule, the annual cost to run and maintain a superyacht is approximately one-tenth of its purchase price. Schmidt is expected to allocate upwards of $12 million per year to cover crew salaries, fuel costs, and the overall upkeep of the 267-foot behemoth. This ongoing expenditure underscores the commitment required to sustain a life of luxury on the open seas.

The luxurious vessel, adorned with innovative features, represents the epitome of opulence and serves as a symbol of wealth and prestige. As Schmidt embarks on his new seafaring adventure, the world watches with fascination, drawn to the allure of a lifestyle reserved for the privileged few.

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt purchased the Alfa Nero superyacht, which was abandoned in Antigua in March 2022 following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine , the Bloomberg news agency reported on June 16.

According to Antigua's ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders, the billionaire "won the auction in a fully transparent process" and acquired the vessel for $67.6 million.

Eric Schmidt served as Google's CEO from 2001 to 2011 and later chaired Google's board of directors. In 2015, he became the chairman of Alphabet, the new parent company of Google.

The 267-foot yacht, featuring 26 cabins, a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that can be transformed into a helipad, was abandoned in Antigua's Falmouth Harbour after Russian fertilizer billionaire Andrey Guryev was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department. The department had previously stated that Guryev purchased the Alfa Nero in 2014 for $120 million, a claim he denies.

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Sources say Google billionaire Larry Page has sold his $45 million superyacht

• The Google cofounder Larry Page purchased Senses in 2011 for $45 million.
• The sale was confirmed by a general manager overseeing refit work on the vessel in New Zealand.
• Page has since downsized to at least one other smaller yacht, which has been seen moored in Fiji.

The reclusive Google cofounder Larry Page has spent months during the pandemic enjoying Fiji's beautiful islands, but there's one thing he's not had with him: his famous superyacht, Senses.

Page has sold the boat, which came complete with helipad and private beach club , to an unknown new owner. The sale was confirmed by Phil Redpath, the general manager of Integrated Marine Group, which has been doing refit work on the vessel in New Zealand.

Another person, in Fiji, told Insider Page no longer owned the yacht. The exact date of the sale could not be confirmed, but the person said Page had plans to sell the yacht as far back as 2019. The person asked not to be identified because they'd worked with Page's team in the past and were not authorized to speak with the media. A Google spokesperson declined to comment, and Page didn't respond to emails seeking comment.

Page purchased Senses from the New Zealand businessman Arthur Douglas Myers for $45 million in 2011 — the same year his Google cofounder Sergey Brin snapped up his own $80 million superyacht, Dragonfly.

Page has spent several months in Fiji during the pandemic, along with his family and an entourage, according to people who have seen him there . Since selling Senses, the former Google CEO has downsized to a smaller yacht that has been spotted in Fiji over the past year, two of those people said, but it's possible Page has other vessels.

He might be at risk of falling behind other tech billionaires in the superyacht race. The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has commissioned a 127-meter custom yacht from the Dutch shipbuilder Oceanco, according to an excerpt from Brad Stone's new book, "Amazon Unbound," that was published in Bloomberg Businessweek in May. It's so big, it has a smaller support yacht. Oracle's Larry Ellison and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt also own huge vessels .

Page's whereabouts since stepping away from Google in 2019 have been largely a mystery. He and Brin still control the company and its parent, Alphabet, through special voting shares. But despite the occasional appearance from Brin — and the odd phone call with CEO Sundar Pichai — the two have been mostly uninvolved with the company.

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Alix Tichelman, nicknamed by national media as the "Call Girl Killer" and "Harbor Hooker" of Santa Cruz, is finally telling her side of the story.

In a series of interviews with KSBW this week, Tichelman relived the day that she met a Google executive on his yacht in the Santa Cruz harbor, injected him with heroin, and panicked when he lost consciousness.

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Tichelman's risque modeling photos, tattoos, and the events described by Santa Cruz police fed into a movie-like narrative of a femme fatale causing the 2013 death of a millionaire who sought thrills from high-end escorts.

When police questioned her, they told her that she was going to be charged with murder for the death of a 51-year-old Forrest Timothy Hayes. He was a married father of five at the time he was found dead from a heroin overdose on his yacht on Nov. 23, 2013.

His obituary vaguely stated that he "passed away unexpectedly." Police said Hayes was dying when Tichelman calmly sipped wine, gathered her purse, and left the yacht. A coroner determined that he died almost instantly, Tichelman said.

Tichelman had only met Hayes once before, when he paid her more than $3,000 to go to lunch. He told her his name was "Tim." For their second meeting, Tichelman said Hayes asked her to bring heroin so they could "party" on his boat, named the Escape.

"This was consensual. He hired me to be there. I was supposed to be there to do what he wanted me to do," Tichelman said.

Tichelman said she didn't know Hayes had taken Valium and drank alcohol earlier that day.

"He seemed perfectly sober to me. If I had known both of those pieces of information, I would have never let him take the drugs," she told KSBW.

"He was very adamant about doing the drugs. Despite what police say, we never had sex. He was more interested in partying," she said.

Hayes lost consciousness moments after she injected him with heroin.

Santa Cruz's then-deputy police chief told the media that the escort coldly sipped a glass of wine as she left without calling 911.

“I tried to revive him. I was very upset and crying trying to wake him up. The police said I ‘calmly and coldly’ walked around the boat, packed up my stuff, and left. I was in a complete panic. I knew he was a married man. I had injected myself first, I was not thinking correctly. I didn't know he was in immediate distress, it looked like he was still breathing and had just passed out," Tichelman said.

She said she didn't want Hayes to get in trouble with his wife, the police, or his workplace.

When Tichelman was driving home to Northern California, she stopped multiple times, "agonizing over calling 911," she said. "Ultimately I didn't, and that's something I regret every single day, that I didn't call for help."

The District Attorney's Office later agreed with Tichelman's account about what happened on the boat after Hayes overdosed, and disagreed with the police department's story.

Another unusual part of the investigation was when the boat captain found Hayes' body. He quickly cleaned up the crime scene and took away the boat's surveillance video, according to police. Police had to issue a subpoena to get the video back.

Eight months later, an undercover Santa Cruz police officer convinced Tichelman to drive from her home near Sacramento and meet him at the Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos by posing as an interested client on the sugar daddy website she used, SeekingArrangement.

"I had a bad feeling when I was driving. The officer was not acting like a normal person. He was checking in with me every hour. When I walked in, he was better looking than I thought he would be. I hugged him, and he didn't hug me back. When I felt his bulletproof vest, I knew I was going to jail," Tichelman said.

Tichelman said she was shocked when officers swarmed her. She wondered, why would so many officers be here to arrest a prostitute?

"I had drugs in my purse. I thought, 'OK I can deal with this. I will post bail," she said.

During initial questioning, Tichelman said police didn't tell her Hayes was dead.

"I didn't think he had passed away, but in the interrogation room, I realized there was something weird going on," Tichelman said.

Finally, police showed her the boat's surveillance video and told her Hayes had died.

"I will never forget that moment -- one of the most worst moments of my life," she said. "They were playing some sick messed-up game. Police had this hatred and anger toward me, though I'm not really to sure why."

The District Attorney's Office concluded that the case was not a homicide, and Tichelman pleaded guilty to far lesser charges: involuntary manslaughter, prostitution, possessing drugs, and destroying evidence.

She served three years in the Santa Cruz County Jail, where she finally became drug-free during her last few months as an inmate. Tichelman said drugs were flowing through the jail, but she finally found the will to stop using drugs.

Her family's emotional support helped her survive three years in jail.

"I was prepared to go to prison for 15 years. I have the ability to see the light at the end of the tunnel, that comes from my family," Tichelman said. "I had a feeling, that as long as I did the right thing and held on, that things would turn out OK."

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deported Tichelman to Canada as soon as she was released from jail. But she said she feels safer there.

"I'm glad I got deported," she said. "Santa Cruz police hated me so much."

Tichelman describes her life today as a "complete 180."

She said she's living clean and sober in Canada, and thinks about Hayes every day.

"I am working in the hospitality industry. I'm so happy at I found a workplace where I feel accepted, knowing that I can be a normal taxpaying citizen, and get up and go to work. That feels good," Tichelman said.

She also volunteers for a nonprofit that helps homeless and incarcerated women reintegrate back into society. Tichelman is studying to become a social worker specializing in helping people who are struggling with homelessness, mental health, drug addictions, and transitioning from prison back into society.

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MONTEREY, Calif. – The woman convicted of killing a Google executive is telling her side of the story. Alix Tichelman was known as the "Call Girl Killer," and convicted in the heroin overdose death of Google executive Forrest Hayes, CBS San Francisco reports . He died aboard his yacht 'The Escape' in the Santa Cruz harbor in 2013.

"When he fell unconscious, I did try to revive him to no avail, and I was very upset," she said in an interview via Skype. 　 Tichelman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and administering drugs, and has been free for about a year. She spoke via skype with Monterey station KSBW from her native Canada where she was deported after serving 3 years in prison. 　 Police say Hayes, a married father of 5, had hired the escort through the website Seeking Arrangement, for a night of drugs and sex.

"He was very adamant about doing the drugs," said Tichelman. "Despite what police say, we never had sex, he wasn't interested in that. He was more interested in partying."

　 Tichelman says it was her second time meeting Hayes.

"I also did not know that hours before I got there, he had been drinking and taking Valium, and though he seemed perfectly sober to me, both of those pieces of information that I know now, I would have never let him take the drugs." 　 Authorities say after Tichelman shot him up with that fatal dose of heroin, surveillance video captures her leaving without calling 911. She casually steps over his body, finishes a glass of wine, and lowered a blind. 　 "That's not the case at all, I was in a complete panic," she insists. "I was inebriated, I was on Valium, I had injected myself first. It looked to me like he was still breathing and it looked like he had passed out, and I know that in the past I've done drugs, and not woken up until 24 hours later and so I figured it was something like that — which was wishful thinking." 　 Tichelman says she regrets not calling 911. 　 "I wish I could go back and change what happened but I can't and that's something that I have to live with and something that his family has to live with." 　 She says she is clean and sober today, and works a normal job.

Just days after this interview with KSBW, a Georgia District Attorney announced Tichelman was indicted by a grand jury on murder charges for the heroin overdose death of her ex-boyfriend Dean Riopelle. He also died in 2013.

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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt wins auction for $67.6M superyacht Alfa Nero fitted with swimming pool that turns into a helipad after 267ft vessel was seized from Russian oligarch following invasion of Ukraine

• Eric Schmidt splashed the cash at an auction this month to land one of the most sought after yachts in the world
• Named Alfa Nero, the 267ft vessel boasts a swimming pool that can turn into a helipad, and was bought by Schmidt for $67.6 million 
• It was previously owned by fertilizer magnate and Putin-crony Andrey Guryev before he was slapped with sanctions by the US Treasury 

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Published: 15:06 EDT, 24 June 2023 | Updated: 18:00 EDT, 30 June 2023

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt won a lucrative auction in Antigua to buy a $67.6 million superyacht previously owned by a Russian oligarch. 

Schmidt, 68, snapped up the coveted vessel Alfa Nero after it was seized from fertilizer mogul Andrey Guryev last year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine . 

The massive ship, which has been languishing in the Caribbean island since the start of the conflict, is among the most luxurious in the world, and boasts the first-ever swimming pool that can turn into a helipad. 

It was also notably built by Oceanco, the same company that constructed the $500 million superyacht recently enjoyed by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez . 

The superyacht Alfa Nero docked in Falmouth Harbour in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua, on Wednesday, April 20, 2023

The ship boasts the first ever swimming pool that can turn into a helipad (pictured) 

An Antigua & Barbuda Port Authority 'Seizure' sign onboard the superyacht Alfa Nero docked in Falmouth Harbour in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua, on Wednesday, April 20, 2023

Built in 2007, the 267 foot vessel was initially listed for sale in 2009 for a titanic price tag of $190 million. 

The ship can host 12 guests and up to 26 crewmembers, and is fitted with amenities appropriate for a billionaire. 

The master bedroom fills the entire front of the top deck, offering panoramic ocean views while the inside is decked out in lavish designs. 

Inside the yacht, each room is said to have a separate, coordinated design. A saloon bar on the upper deck is palatial, while the main deck saloon boasts a more modern look. 

A private gym with 180 degree views is also on the top floor, and a lower deck also has a health and beauty spa. 

The Alfa Nero was described by its manufacturer Oceanco as 'one of the world's most iconic and highly awarded yachts'. 

The Alfa Nero superyacht stands 267 foot long and was once valued at $190 million 

It was described as one of the world's most iconic and highly awarded yachts' by its manufacturer Oceanco 

The yacht is equipped with numerous lavish amenities fit for its billionaire owners 

Each room in the home is said to be designed with a different coordinated theme

The massive ship was bought at auction hosted by the government of Antigua and Barbuda

A chair on the bridge of the superyacht Alfa Nero docked in Falmouth Harbour in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua, on Wednesday, April 20, 2023

Schmidt bought the boat after it was left abandoned in Antigua by Guryev last year following sanctions by the US Treasury. 

US officials claimed Guryev, who owns one of the largest fertilizer producer companies in the world and has close ties to Vladimir Putin, bought the yacht in 2014. 

The auction was hosted by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, which said on June 16 that Schmidt won in a 'fully transparent process'. 

In a strange move, an Antiguan port official told Bloomberg News that Guryev's daughter filed a last-minute injunction, claiming she was the owner of the yacht. 

Guryev has an estimated net worth of around $4.8 billion, and Schmidt's fortune is valued at over $20 billion.  

Stowed chairs on the deck of the superyacht Alfa Nero docked in Falmouth Harbour

An Antigua & Barbuda Port Authority agent onboard the superyacht Alfa Nero

An outside light control panel on the superyacht 

Eric Schmidt (left) purchased the yacht after it was abandoned by Guryev (right) last year when he was slapped with sanctions from the US Treasury 

Jeff Bezos' superyacht was built by the same company as Schmidt's. Pictured: The $500 million vessel, named Koru after the Maori word for 'new beginnings'

The Koru (background) alone is simply not enough for the ex-Amazon chief, who also arrived in the French Riviera with a support yacht, the Abeona (foreground), which itself measures 246ft and carries a slew of gadgets, as well as a helicopter

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The yacht was notably made by the same company that built another vessel to capture headlines in recent times. 

Former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos splashed the cash on a new $500 million megayacht this year called Koru. 

It is one of the tallest and longest ships in the world, at 417 feet in length.  

Bezos and his glamorous fiancé Lauren Sanchez were recently spotted sharing a kiss on the expansive deck . 

The Koru is so massive it is also joined on its voyages by a second, $75 million support yacht  called the 'Aboena'.

It floats nearby to help the billionaire live a life of luxury, hosting his selection of supercars, motorbikes, smaller boats, jet skis and helicopters. 

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Killing of Google Executive Forrest Timothy Hayes by Alix Tichelman featured on Murder in Silicon Valley

The death of Forrest Timothy Hayes by Alix Tichelman is to be featured on Murder in Silicon Valley on Investigation Discovery.

Hayes was a married father of five who worked as a Google executive in Santa Cruz, California. The 51-year-old met Tichelman — a call girl — on a website called Seeking Arrangement. Police officials said the pair would often meet up for drug-fueled sex sessions, but Tichelman denied those claims. She said they never had sex as he was only interested in partying.

On November 23, 2013, Hayes was found dead on his yacht in the Santa Cruz harbor from a heroin overdose. A medical examiner determined he died almost instantly.

When investigators viewed the surveillance cameras on the boat, they discovered that Hayes was not alone when he overdosed. He had been partying with Tichelman, who had injected heroin into his arm. Hayes immediately began showing signs that something was wrong by clutching his chest before he fell unconscious.

Tichelman was seen on camera calmly finishing her wine while cleaning the counter, packing her belongings, closing the blinds, and stepping over him several times before fleeing the scene, all while Hayes lay dying on the yacht .

Investigators said Tichelman never called 911 or sought out medical help for the Google executive. Santa Cruz Deputy Police Chief Steve Clark said she was more concerned with hiding evidence and getting off the yacht.

When police questioned Tichelman, she stated that before injecting Hayes with heroin, she injected herself, and she wasn’t thinking clearly. She went on to say that she wasn’t aware he had overdosed. She thought he passed out because he looked as if he was still breathing.

Tichelman was ultimately charged with involuntary manslaughter, prostitution, possessing drugs, and destroying evidence.

In 2015, Tichelman pled guilty to felony involuntary manslaughter and administering drugs. She was sentenced to five years for the death of the Google executive.

After serving three years in the Santa Cruz County Jail, she was released on good behavior. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deported her to Canada shortly after her release.

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It’s sold! Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is the new owner of the 267-foot superyacht, Alfa Nero , after he successfully bought the vessel at a live-streamed auction in June for $67.6 million. Built in 2007 by the Dutch shipbuilder Oceanco Yachts, the yacht was most recently owned by Russian billionaire, Andrey Guryev, who was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury because Russia invaded Ukraine last year. The Alfa Nero was blocked from leaving Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, in February 2022. A year later, its ownership was transferred to the Antigua & Barbuda government. Maintenance costs of over $110,000 per month have made it an albatross for the island government. It was finally in June when Ronald Sanders, Antigua & Barbuda Ambassador to the U.S. got Washington to remove the superyacht from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and it could be sold. In the nail-biting few hours before the auction, news reports broadcast that Guryev’s daughter filed an emergency application to stop the sale and keep the boat in the family, but this was rejected by the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal.

The incredible private superyacht should prove a lot of fun for Schmidt, who was Google’s CEO for a decade in the early 2000s and rates a $25 billion net worth as valued by Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. Striking amenities on the Alfa Nero include a baby grand piano and staircase that wraps around a glass lift shaft inside and a swimming pool that converts either into a dance floor or helipad on the outside.  

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is no stranger to the world of luxury, and his recent acquisition of the 267-foot superyacht, Alfa Nero, further cements his status as a connoisseur of the finest things in life. The live-streamed auction, where Schmidt successfully secured the vessel for $67.6 million, marked a significant moment in the yacht’s eventful journey.

Previously owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev, the Alfa Nero faced complications due to the owner’s sanctions from the U.S. Treasury in light of Russia’s actions in Ukraine. As a result, the yacht was blocked from leaving Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, in early 2022, and its ownership was later transferred to the Antigua & Barbuda government. The island government grappled with high maintenance costs of over $110,000 per month, making the superyacht a financial burden.

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However, June brought a positive turn of events as Ronald Sanders, Antigua & Barbuda Ambassador to the U.S., successfully convinced Washington to remove the Alfa Nero from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, allowing for the auction to proceed. In a dramatic twist, news reports surfaced of Guryev’s daughter filing an emergency application to halt the sale, aiming to keep the yacht within the family, but the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal ultimately rejected the plea.

With the legal hurdles behind it, the Alfa Nero found its new home with Schmidt, whose impressive $25 billion net worth is a testament to his success. As he steps into the world of luxury yachting, he can look forward to enjoying the yacht’s lavish amenities, such as the exquisite baby grand piano and the stunning glass lift shaft staircase within. Not to be outdone, the outside offers a remarkable swimming pool that easily transforms into a dance floor or helipad, adding a touch of versatility to this exceptional vessel.

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Enjoy your new toy Eric!

THIS ONE YA BUN DEM. WELL BOY THOSE UPP ENEMIES OF THE STATE MUST BE FEELING WELL SHAME. Big up World Boss GB!

@ Leadership matters. So are you saying that it’s only UPP supporters who are opposed? The entire world knows that it’s wrong. What would have been a good thing, was for you and your elk, to get the $2000000000000 judgement against Merika. I am so glad that I now would be able to get my laaaaaang overdue pension payments. Should I hold my breath?

@Double Standards Its wrong says you but you want some, talk about double standard. Note in terms of the entire world, that the US agreed to sale

Antigua 🇦🇬 is party time now I’m here in Brooklyn sitting in a bar 🍸 having a some drinks 🍸 and is my daughter graduation and the Alfo Nero was sold. Is party time ⏲️ give me ten more shots

He should be ashamed of coveting other people’s property. Did anyone put sanctions of the ‘whites’, when they invaded Iraq under false pretenses? Anyhow, have no fear. This yacht will have to sail From here to where? I would be afraid to be in that yacht anywhere. Let’s wait and listen.

Y’all really think MrEric want any unnecessary stress in his ” whitepicket fenced house surburban lifestyle ” LIFE. Injunction nah. He can afford to buy a yacht without all the extra drama!!! He has all rights to say he declines . On a positive note though he can visit our shores when he gets some free time

While the 🐕 bark, the wagon rolls on 🚩 Just like how UPP’S Chairman let it be know they’re ANTI-UWI FIVE ISLANDS CAMPUS, but Team Labour Party government made it a reality 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

By now UPP should realize the more they undermine this country, the more we triumph 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

Don’t forget that during Covid the government invited the Opposition to sit down with them and be part of the solution. They declined saying they do not wish to be part of the governance of this country. They were hoping that the government would fail and then they would come out and claim to have all the answers. But that didn’t happen, and they were left outside of every decision. They are not ready to take responsibility. They only criticize.

I hope four 🇦🇬 passports were in that deal for the owner and family.

So let me get this, the US government places sanctions on the boat, then lift the sanctions so that only persons approved by them can bid for it. lo and behold, one of their citizens is now the owner. Something don’t smell right about that to me.

If that was not bad enough, Antigua is allowed to keep the proceeds, with non going to Ukraine. There is surely more questions than answers. Anyway just like the Lasaranko 60M they got sometime ago, that money will vanish into the black hole with the people of Antigua having nothing to show for it.

A yacht sold by a country is being used as a partisan political issue!? These slave plantation mentality islands will always remain with a masses of dumb people!!! The USA should have forced the government of that slave plantation mentality island to past on the yacht to the USA!!!

I am wondering if any UPP supporters or protesters will accept any of the Alpha money 💰 in any shape or form.Asking for a friend HYPOCRITES THEM BE

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A California yacht owner's vicious beef with a dock worker has reached death-threat levels -- and their exchange was caught on camera and included a nude, and very rude, gesture!

Check out the clip ... it all unfolds when San Diego entrepreneur Ajay Thakore swings by the swanky Marriott Marquis Marina in his rare $4.5M Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 yacht to pick up one of his employees -- but things boil over when dock worker Joseph Holt tells him he can't be there.

Thakore, the CEO of medical advertising firm Doctor Multimedia, flips out on Holt big time ... and starts spewing threats like, "I will kill you, you know I will kill you, I will kill."

And it doesn't stop there -- as Thakore's pulling out of the harbor, he drops trou to make a full frontal salute in Holt's direction. Stay classy, San Diego!

Holt's only retaliation was flipping the bird, and he later told CBS8 that was all he could do to keep his cool and avoid escalating the situation.

Holt says parts of the altercation were not captured on camera, and he adds ... Thakore not only threatened to kill him, but also claimed to have connections who could totally mess up his life.

Holt also says Thakore pulled out $100 bills and tossed them at him, even chucking some in the water.

BTW, Thakore's done some backpedaling since the ugly exchange -- he now says, "The interaction that occurred yesterday was regrettable. What started as a minor misunderstanding escalated into an argument, and I apologize for my actions and to those who witnessed the unfortunate exchange."

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FWIW ... One of Thakore’s employees claims the whole thing began because other dock workers blocked him from boarding the yacht.

Oh, and if that fancy Lambo yacht looks familiar -- it's the same one Chuck Liddell recently tumbled off just last month. Now it's famous AND infamous!

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Zuckerberg’s flagship purchase is the Launchpad, a 387-foot beauty that boasts a helipad, dive center and decompression chamber — perfect for Zuckerberg’s adventurous spirit. Additional features include a massive observation lounge, a pool and a bar area. Industry publication Luxury Launches notes it will likely cost Zuckerberg at least $30 million per year to operate Launchpad.

Accommodating 24 guests and a crew of 48, Launchpad offers luxury and comfort on a grand scale. Zuckerberg’s second purchase, the support vessel Wingman, provides additional space and amenities, including a helideck and a dive center. Wingman includes space for a variety of toys, such as a submersible, various rescue tenders, diving gear, Vespa scooters and a host of other vehicles and equipment. 

Originally commissioned by Russian oligarch Vladimir Potanin, the ship remained in its Dutch shipyard for some time before the Dutch authorities allowed its sale to a non-Russian — Zuckerberg. 

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In terms of size and expense, Bezos’s superyacht and his support vessel dwarfs Zuckerberg’s. Bezos owns Koru, the world's largest sailing yacht, which reportedly cost at least $500 million. His support ship Abeona is a 246-foot motor yacht that carries crew and an array of vehicles and supplies. Bezos took steps in late 2023 to hide his yacht's location from the public , turning off Koru's automatic identification system (AIS), a data tracker that transmits a ship's course and other information to improve safety and communication with nearby ships. 

Other billionaires, including LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, also own yachts. Arnault owns Symphony a 333-foot luxury yacht. While Bezos's 417-foot yacht is gigantic and ostentatious, it is also surpassed by other mega yachts. The House of Nahyan, the royal family of Abu Dhabi who are considered the richest family in the world , owns the Azzam, the biggest yacht in the world at 591 feet. 

As these tech titans continue to push the boundaries of wealth and extravagance, their superyachts serve as symbols of their success and status in the world of billionaires.

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Electric rv, bowlus rivet luxury rv allows for ‘indefinite time’ off-grid with yacht-quality battery and solar.

Oh, and did I mention it can park itself? Bowlus revealed its most rugged travel trailer yet, the off-grid Rivet. The Bowlus Rivet features a “yacht-quality” battery and solar power system that allows “indefinite time off-grid in all conditions.”

Trailblazing the luxury electric RV market

Bowlus is best known for upgrading travel. In 1934, he launched the first aluminum travel trailer. As the story goes, Bowlus blazed the trail years before Airstream’s iconic “Silver Bullet” hit the market.

The company has continued its history of innovation with products like the first fully aluminum monocoque space frame. The new design reduces an RV’s weight by about half compared to similar-sized models.

Bowlus has used the design to enable easier towing, fusing it with a luxurious interior and best-in-class comfort.

In 2016, Bowlus launched the first lithium-powered RV, complete with a 4kWh lithium-ion power system. The system provided enough off-grid energy for a week. This included air conditioning for the first time.

Bowlus released the Volterra in 2022, calling it “the world’s first all-electric RV.” Starting at $310,00, the Volterra featured 17 kWh of power, solar panels, kitchen essentials, EV charging, and more.

Following the Volterra’s success, Bowlus revealed plans to become the first fully electric RV company.

Meet the new 2025 Bowlus Rivet Luxury RV

Bowlus launched its most rugged travel trailer yet, the 2025 Rivet luxury RV. At 3,500 lbs, the Bowlus Rivet is “towable by the most extensive selection of vehicles of any other full-sized RV,” including EVs like the Tesla Model Y .

The Bowlus Rivet luxury RV includes a robust power system with a “yacht-quality” 8 kWh lithium battery and up to 660 W of solar power generation.

Bowlus says the system allows “indefinite time off-grid in all conditions.” Like its other models, the Rivet can run appliances like air conditioning and heating off-grid with its best-in-class Bowlus Power Management System and AeroSolar.

The Rivet is also the first production RV to be self-propelled, self-powered, and remote-controlled from essentially anywhere. It also includes a 3″ lift kit and added off-road tires.

With AeroMove, the Rivet can drive up steep slopes, turn 360 degrees, and fit into campsites, driveways, or parallel parking spaces. According to Geneva Longer, founder and CEO, AeroMove is a camper’s dream that the company has quietly been working on for over five years.

Bowlus EasyHitch also allows you to hook on the trailer in under 60 seconds, according to the company.

The Rivet’s (25′ 3″) compact floor plan features a separate bedroom, a luxury bathroom, and spacious living and kitchen.

You also get a hotel-style shower, fridge/freezer, air conditioning, heat, two-burner induction cooktop, faucet, microwave, plenty of storage, and more.

The 2025 Bowlus Rivet Luxury EV is $148,500 after the tax credit. If you want the AeroMove feature, it will cost you an additional $10,000.

If interested, you can preorder the Rivet on Bowlus website with a $100 refundable deposit.

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Equinix announces leadership succession plans: ceo to move to executive chair and google cloud exec selected as next ceo, current executive chairman to move to advisory role; all moves effective late q2.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc.  (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company ® , today announced a planned leadership transition effective late Q2 2024 whereby current President and CEO Charles Meyers will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, and Google Cloud Go-to-Market President Adaire Fox-Martin will begin serving as Equinix President and CEO. Peter Van Camp, currently Executive Chairman, will step away from his formal responsibilities as a Board member to take the role of Special Advisor to the Board.

"Digital transformation is reshaping the basis of competition for industries across the globe, and the rapid adoption of AI is accelerating that dynamic," said Meyers. "These pivotal shifts have created an extraordinary demand environment for digital infrastructure, and our distinctive advantages create an exceptional long-term opportunity for Equinix. I am confident that Adaire's capabilities and experience will be deeply additive to our team and our culture, helping us meet the evolving needs of our customers, fuel our growth and unlock the extraordinary power of Platform Equinix. I am grateful to our board for their support of my desired transition timeline, and excited to assume the Executive Chairman role and actively support Adaire as she leverages her tremendous global experience to extend and expand our market leadership."

With more than 25 years of experience in the technology sector, Fox-Martin brings a distinguished track record, most recently as President of Go-to-Market for Google Cloud and Head of Google Ireland. In this role, she led Google Cloud's go-to-market teams globally, encompassing sales, professional services, partner ecosystem, and customer success. Prior to Google, Fox-Martin held senior global positions at some of the world's foremost technology and software companies, notably SAP and Oracle. At SAP, she played a pivotal role as a member of the SAP Executive Board, with responsibility for Sales and Service globally, serving more than 440,000 customers. Her extensive global leadership experience includes serving as President for SAP Asia Pacific and Japan, President of Google Cloud International, and Head of Google Ireland. She has been a member of the Equinix Board of Directors since 2020.

"I am very proud of the work that our board has put into our succession planning and delighted to have landed on a path that is highly responsive to the needs of the business and those of our leadership," said Van Camp. "Charles has been a driving force at Equinix for the past 14 years and this transition enables his continued involvement while also adding Adaire's significant depth and breadth of experience. At this critical juncture in the company's history, it is a great outcome for all of our stakeholders. We have had tremendous success with our leadership model and as I step into an advisory role with the company and hand the Executive Chairman role to Charles, I do so with immense optimism that this executive team will enable us to unlock the enormous opportunity ahead."

Meyers joined the company in 2010 and was appointed CEO in 2018. During his tenure, he has shaped the company's successful strategy, extending Platform Equinix to more than 70 markets across 33 countries, accelerating the company's global interconnection leadership and evolving the platform to support hybrid and multi-cloud as the clear architecture of choice. Over this time, the company has enjoyed a 6x increase in revenue and added more than $80 billion in equity value. He will continue in the role of CEO until late Q2 and will remain focused until that time on driving the company's strategy and execution.

"In today's dynamic digital landscape, Equinix has uniquely amassed global reach, highly differentiated ecosystems, strong partner relationships, and an innovative range of product and service offerings -- collectively forming a robust and future-proofed platform to address diverse customer challenges," said Fox-Martin. "Coupled with my passionate belief in the vision, mission and values of Equinix, I am excited to leverage my experience in driving business transformations and building for scale to drive continued innovation and growth at Equinix."

About Equinix Equinix  (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world's digital infrastructure company®. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, risks to our business and operating results related to the current inflationary environment; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; increased costs and increased challenges to procure power and the general volatility in the global energy market; the challenges of acquiring, operating and constructing IBX® and xScale® data centers and developing, deploying and delivering Equinix products and solutions; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of companies we have acquired or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive significant revenues from customers in recently built out or acquired data centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or outstanding indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key customers; risks related to potential cybersecurity breaches; risks related to our taxation as a REIT and other risks described from time to time in Equinix filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see recent and upcoming Equinix quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

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Released March 12, 2024