Aaron Goodwin’s wife, Victoria Goodwin, was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill him. Getty Images
“Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin’s wife was arrested for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill him, according to a new report.
Victoria Goodwin was charged last week with solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder after allegedly planning to kill her husband of almost three years while he was filming the show, TMZ reported Monday.
Victoria had been communicating with a prison inmate in Florida since October 2024 about wanting to get out of her marriage, according to a police report obtained by the outlet.
“Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce,” she allegedly wrote in one message.
The two tied the knot in August 2022. @aarongoodwin/Instagram
She was charged with solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder. @thereal.victoriag/Instagram
Police also uncovered messages in which Victoria purportedly provided information about Aaron’s location and “Ghost Adventures” filming schedule in California to send the hitman after him.
Victoria allegedly set aside $11,515 to pay the hitman with an upfront payment of $2,500, per authorities.
Her plan was uncovered, however, when correctional officers confiscated the inmate’s phone as contraband. In it, police found a message between the prisoner and the hitman that read, “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?”
It is unclear, though, what happened with the hitman or how the alleged plot was hindered.
According to police, Victoria communicated with a Florida inmate who knew a hitman. WireImage
She allegedly provided the hitman and the prisoner with information about where Aaron would be filming “Ghost Adventure” to carry out the murder. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
She allegedly texted the inmate, “Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.” @thereal.victoriag/Instagram
When questioned by police, Victoria admitted she and Aaron were having marital problems but insisted she never wanted him killed. She alleged she was merely fantasizing about not having a husband and did not remember sending the messages.
As for the money, she claimed she thought it would be used for cellphones.
According to Clark County jail records, Victoria was arrested in Nevada last Thursday and is being held on a $100,000 bond. She is set to appear before a judge Tuesday morning.
Aaron spoke to TMZ about his wife’s arrest, saying he was blindsided by the plot, as he believed they were happy in their marriage.
Victoria has denied wanting her husband dead but admitted to having marital issues. @thereal.victoriag/Instagram
The couple gushed about their love on social media, most recently during Valentine’s Day. @thereal.victoriag/Instagram
Aaron’s “Ghost Adventure” co-star, Zak Bagans, also told the outlet that friends and family are rallying around the paranormal investigator.
The couple — who tied the knot at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion in August 2022 — most recently boasted on social media about their Valentine’s Day plans.
Victoria posted about their mini golf date at the time, calling Aaron her “Valentine.”
