Las Vegas, NV – In a startling turn of events that seems ripped right from a TV drama, the wife of a well-known reality TV star has been arrested on charges of plotting his murder. Victoria Goodwin, 32, was detained by authorities in Las Vegas after an investigation linked her to plans to hire a hitman to kill her husband, Aaron Goodwin, who stars in the popular paranormal investigation series “Ghost Adventures.”
Detectives initiated their investigation into Victoria’s activities following the intercept of her communications with an inmate in a Florida prison last October. According to law enforcement, these conversations revealed she was seeking assistance to carry out her husband’s murder.
The alleged conspiracy involved detailed discussions between Victoria and the inmate, who eventually put her in touch with someone willing to commit the murder. Reports from the investigation suggest that she was preparing to pay for the murder with over $11,000 she had gathered, some of which was allegedly meant as a down payment to the would-be hitman.
The evidence, as noted in the arrest report, includes text messages where the urgency and frustration about the delay in carrying out the murder were palpable. Tensions escalated when officers monitoring communications in the Florida prison seized a contraband phone from the inmate, exposing the murder plot.
When questioned by the police, Victoria denied any intention of causing harm to her husband, attributing the incriminating message exchanges to a lapse in memory. She claimed the money she was collecting was intended for purposes other than hiring a killer, specifically to purchase phones.
Despite her denial, Victoria admitted the marriage was troubled and conceded that she had considered life without Aaron. Her husband has publicly reacted with shock and distress, asserting that he believed their marriage was in good standing until these allegations surfaced.
Currently, Victoria Goodwin is being held at the Clark County Detention Center, with bail set at $100,000. She faces serious charges of solicitation and conspiracy to commit murder. Following her initial court appearance, she was ordered to cease all contact with her husband as the case proceeds.
The court will continue to unravel details of this case as further hearings look to examine the extensive evidence against Victoria. This includes examining the nature of her communications with the inmate and the planned hitman, which could illuminate her true intentions and the extent of her involvement in the plot.
This case has captured public attention, not only because of the severity and salaciousness of the accusations but also because it involves a public figure from a popular television series known for exploring the supernatural, adding an eerie layer of intrigue to the proceedings.
As the judicial process unfolds, more will be learned about the motivations and dynamics within this troubled marriage, shedding light on whether this alleged plot was a desperate act born from a dysfunctional relationship or a misunderstanding blown out of proportion. The outcome of this case might also prompt discussions about the impacts of celebrity on personal relationships and the pressures that accompany a life lived in the spotlight.