The Weird Story Behind The Dying Of John McAfee’s Neighbor In Belize

John McAfee was born on September 18, 1945, in the U.K., and founded the company McAfee in 1987. His was the name behind arguably one of the most controversial antivirus programs: McAfee Antivirus. That wasn’t his only claim to digital fame. As Wired explains, McAfee was actually involved in helping to create one of the earliest known social media networks: PowWow, an AOL Messenger competitor. PowWow used frankly offensive caricatures and stereotypes of Native American cultures to sell itself, including the name of the website, Tribal Voice, appropriating indigenous aesthetics for its branding.

McAfee had also posted numerous controversial takes on social media, including Twitter. As the Indian Express says, McAfee was an avowed libertarian until his death, being as politically active as he was scandalous. He made a couple of stabs at running for president of the United States, including 2015, as a candidate from what he termed the Cyber Party (per NPR).