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Reality Show Star’s Wife Arrested in Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Him in Las Vegas

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 …

Birmingham Massacre Suspect Faces Additional Murder Charges; Now Linked to 14 Deaths, Including Alleged Murder-for-Hire

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Authorities on Tuesday charged Damien Laron McDaniel, a 22-year-old from Fairfield, with additional counts of homicide, bringing his total alleged murders to 14 in recent incidents that have shocked the community. McDaniel was already in custody for his involvement in a mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South area and at Trendsetters Lounge, which resulted in 11 deaths and several injuries. The new charges include the targeted killings of a local firefighter …

Alabama Man Faces Expanded Murder Charges, Including Murder-for-Hire, Totaling 14 Victims

Birmingham, Ala. — Authorities in Birmingham announced additional murder charges Tuesday against a 22-year-old man already linked to a deadly mass shooting, bringing the total number of people he’s accused of killing to 14. The multiple homicides, several dating back to 2023, underscore a troubling rampage of violence attributed to the suspect. The accused, Laron McDaniel of Fairfield, faces new allegations in the deaths of a local firefighter, a 21-year-old woman, and a courier company …

Two Additional Suspects Arrested in Alleged Murder-for-Hire of Former U.S. Policeman Turned Missionary in Angola

Luanda, Angola — The tragic death of an American missionary, a former police officer who relocated to Angola for humanitarian efforts, has led to the arrest of three individuals, including his wife, under charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Beau Shroyer, 44, was reportedly killed in a purported ambush staged to appear as a roadside emergency on October 25. Shroyer, who had served as a police officer in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, before he became …

Kentucky Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Twisted Murder-for-Hire Scheme Over Romantic Rivalry

Simpson County, KY — In a case that captured local headlines, Freddy Gonzalez, a 40-year-old Kentucky man, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against his estranged lover’s ex-husband. The former U.S. Army National Guard member offered his employee significant financial incentives and a vehicle to commit the crime, which led to lethal consequences. Gonzalez’s turbulent affair with Miranda Russell ended when she chose to return to her former …

Deadly Shootout at Alabama Lounge: Possible Murder-for-Hire Case, $100K Reward Offered for Leads

Birmingham, Ala. – A shooting that erupted during a weekend gathering outside a Birmingham nightclub left four people dead and 17 others injured, prompting police to investigate what appears to be a targeted murder-for-hire scenario. The incident unfolded Saturday night when multiple gunmen attacked a crowd outside the Hush Lounge, authorities disclosed. Police Chief Scott Thurmond explained that some of the deceased had significant criminal records, which might have made them targets for paid assassins. …

Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Murder-for-Hire in Neighbor Feud in Orange County

WALLKILL, N.Y. — In a grim resolution to a murder-for-hire plot stemming from neighborhood enmity, an Orange County court handed down an 18-year prison sentence last week to 24-year-old Damante Stansberry, said prosecutors. Stansberry had admitted to the fatal stabbing of a 53-year-old Wallkill resident in October 2022, a crime he was paid to commit. The orchestrator of the murder, Enoch Lowe, harbored a deep-seated grudge against his neighbor, court documents revealed. Lowe allegedly promised …

Deadly Deception: Uniontown Father’s Death Revealed as Murder-for-Hire Scheme, Authorities Confirm

Uniontown, PA – A chilling murder-for-hire scheme has come to light following the fatal shooting of a father in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, according to state police. The murder of the local man, initially believed to be a random act of violence, was actually the result of a premeditated plot involving multiple suspects now facing criminal charges. Upon investigation, authorities have arrested three individuals allegedly connected to the killing. The suspects have been identified and charged with …