Ghost Adventures star Aaron Goodwin’s wife Victoria Goodwin’s arrest for allegedly trying to hire a hitman has left Us with a lot of questions.
According to inmate records in Clark County, Nevada, Victoria was arrested in March 2025 on charges of soliciting to commit murder and conspiring to commit murder. TMZ was the first to report the news.
Victoria, who has been married to Aaron for nearly three years, allegedly got in contact with an inmate in a Florida prison to hire a hitman. The alleged plan involved murdering her husband in 2024 while he was traveling to film Ghost Adventures, which is a paranormal series that investigates haunted locations around the world to find proof of spirits.
Victoria has denied the allegations and reportedly told police she did not want her husband killed.
While it’s unknown what happened to the alleged plan, Aaron has told TMZ that he was”blindsided and devastated” by the situation.
Keep scrolling for what to know about the alleged murder plot:
When Did Aaron and Victoria Goodwin Get Married?
The pair wed in August 2022 at Disneyland after having to postpone their initial date, which was set for May 2020. Aaron and Goodwin took photos at the theme park’s spooky ride, the Haunted Mansion, as part of their celebration.
“It finally happened 💍 we got married,” the ghost hunter wrote via Instagram at the time alongside several snaps from the big day. “After postponing many times due to Covid we got our day. I couldn’t be happier ❤️.”
When — and How — Did Victoria Goodwin Allegedly Hire a Hitman?
TMZ reported that Victoria allegedly got in contact with a man in a Florida prison via a since-confiscated phone in October 2024, writing in one message:, “Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.”
Victoria allegedly shared information about Aaron’s Ghost Adventures filming schedule, which included locations in California, with the hitman.
“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?” another text from Victoria allegedly read.
How Much Did Victoria Goodwin Allegedly Pay for a Hitman?
Victoria had $11,515 set aside to pay the alleged hitman. The duo allegedly communicated about a $2,500 upfront payment.
How Did the Police Find Out?
Law enforcement reportedly learned of the alleged murder plot after corrections officers found the inmate’s phone and seized it.
What Has Victoria Goodwin Said About the Hitman Allegations?
Victoria has denied that she wanted her husband killed, per a police report obtained by TMZ. The former collegiate golfer initially claimed that she didn’t remember sending the text messages, but when asked about the funds, Victoria claimed that she believed the money was for cell phones. She also told police that she and Aaron were experiencing marriage woes.
Is Victoria Goodwin in Jail?
Victoria was arrested on charges of soliciting to commit murder and conspiring to commit murder. She has been held on $100,000 bail and her initial court appearance took place on March 11.
Has Aaron Goodwin Spoken Out?
After news broke of Victoria’s arrest, Aaron told TMZ that he believed he “was in a happy marriage.” He added that he was “blindsided and devastated” by the news.
Aaron’s costar and lead investigator on Ghost Adventures, Zak Bagans, told TMZ that the situation has been an “emotional time” for Aaron and he’s offering him “love and support.”
