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Victoria Goodwin, Estranged Wife of ‘Ghost Adventures’ Star Aaron Goodwin, Pleads Guilty in Murder Conspiracy Case
Victoria Goodwin, the former spouse of Ghost Adventures personality Aaron Goodwin, has entered a guilty plea in connection to allegations of plotting to murder him. The case has drawn significant attention due to its connection to the popular paranormal investigation series.
Plea Agreement Details Revealed in Court Documents
According to Clark County District Court records obtained by Las Vegas news source 3 News, an NBC affiliate, Victoria Goodwin pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit murder. The plea agreement was officially filed with the court on Tuesday, April 15, the news outlet reported.
Potential Prison Sentence and Upcoming Arraignment
Goodwin could face a prison sentence ranging from two to ten years. She is scheduled to appear at a formal hearing on Tuesday, April 22, where she is expected to officially enter her plea. Prosecutors are reportedly not intending to make any sentencing recommendations at this time.
Arrest and Initial Charges Stemming from Alleged Murder Plot
Victoria Goodwin was apprehended by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on March 6 and initially charged with solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder, according to Clark County, Nevada inmate records reviewed at the time. She was held on a $100,000 bond and made her first court appearance on March 11, where she was seen in a jail uniform and handcuffed at the waist.
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Background: Text Messages Reveal Alleged Murder-for-Hire Scheme
Victoria Goodwin’s attorney, David Brown, waived her preliminary hearing, according to the same NBC News source.
Married to Aaron Goodwin for nearly three years, Victoria reportedly communicated with Grant Amato, an inmate in a Florida prison. Arrest reports indicate she expressed a desire not only to end her marriage but also allegedly planned to terminate Aaron Goodwin’s life.
“Am I a bad person?” one alleged text message read, according to reports. “Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.” She then apparently provided the inmate with details regarding her husband’s whereabouts, including his location and filming schedule while working on Ghost Adventures in California, and discussed payment for the supposed scheme.
Financial Arrangements for the Alleged Conspiracy
Reports indicate Victoria Goodwin allocated $11,515 to pay Amato in October 2024, which included an agreed upon upfront payment of $2,500.
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Divorce and Lawsuit Followed Uncovering of Alleged Plot
Shortly after the alleged murder plot was uncovered by Florida correctional officers who located and seized Amato’s phone, Aaron Goodwin initiated divorce proceedings. According to records, Aaron sought to maintain his separate property, ensure an equal division of community assets, and requested the court to restore his single status.
Aaron Goodwin subsequently filed a lawsuit against his former spouse in March. Legal documents indicate the actor is seeking punitive and exemplary damages exceeding $10,000, claiming Victoria Goodwin was allegedly negligent in her actions during their marriage.