Talk about paranormal activity gone wrong—but this time, it’s not a haunted spirit, it’s a murder-for-hire plot straight out of a crime thriller!
In a shocking twist, Victoria Goodwin, the wife of Ghost Adventures star Aaron Goodwin, was arrested for allegedly planning his murder instead of simply… filing for divorce. Yes, you read that right! According to police reports, she wasn’t interested in ending the marriage legally—she wanted her husband gone.
Chilling Messages & A Murder
Victoria, 39, allegedly orchestrated the murder-for-hire plan in October 2024, reportedly working with an inmate in a Florida prison to arrange the hit on Aaron.
In one text exchange, Victoria allegedly messaged the inmate:
“Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.”
HOLD UP
This woman was plotting her husband’s demise like it was a casual weekend errand. But it gets even wilder.
Victoria reportedly sent detailed information about Aaron’s whereabouts, including his hotel room location during filming for Ghost Adventures. The inmate—clearly an amateur hitman—texted a third party:
“He’s asleep right now in the hotel room… I need to know what’s going on. Can I get an update? Was it done?”
The Going Rate for Murder?
Authorities claim Victoria was prepared to pay the hired hitman $11,515, starting with a $2,500 upfront payment.
Lucky for Aaron, this "murder-for-hire" gig was doomed from the start. Florida corrections officers found the inmate’s contraband phone, exposing the plan before it could be executed. Imagine hiring a hitman who gets caught by prison guards—rookie mistake!
Victoria Denies Everything – But Her Excuse? YIKES.
When confronted by police, Victoria’s response was Oscar-worthy. She allegedly denied any intent to kill Aaron, saying she:
- “Didn’t recall sending the texts” (Sure, Jan.)
- Was just “daydreaming about being without her husband” (That’s not how marriage counseling works.)
- Thought the money she was saving was for cell phones (Oh really? What kind of iPhone costs $11,515?!)
Aaron’s Reaction: Total Shock
Aaron, 48, had no clue his wife wanted him dead. He allegedly told TMZ he thought they had a happy marriage and had no idea she harbored such sinister intentions.
And get this—just last Valentine’s Day, Aaron posted a photo of Victoria playing mini-golf, calling her his “forever valentine”! Meanwhile, behind the scenes, she was plotting his demise like a real-life true crime villain.
What Happens Next?
Victoria Goodwin is currently sitting in jail, charged with:
Solicitation to Commit Murder
Conspiracy to Commit Murder
She’s being held on a $100,000 bond, with a court date set for Tuesday. Meanwhile, Aaron is reeling from the betrayal, and his Ghost Adventures co-star Zak Bagans has reportedly reached out to support him.
THE FINAL TWIST?
Aaron and Victoria tied the knot in August 2022… at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion! Talk about ironic foreshadowing.
So the next time Ghost Adventures investigates a haunted hotel, maybe they should check for vengeful exes instead of ghosts—because this real-life horror story is scarier than anything they’ve caught on camera.