Ghost Adventures star Aaron Goodwin’s wife Victoria arrested in murder for hire plot targeting him

Ghost Adventures host Aaron Goodwin’s wife Victoria Goodwin has been accused of plotting to murder him in a scheme with an inmate in a Florida prison last fall, police said.

Victoria was taken into custody last week after she sought to contact a hitman who would kill the TV host in October 2024, TMZ reported Monday after reviewing police docs in the case.

She was being held on $100,000 bail and remained in custody Monday evening in connection with her alleged plot against the Oregon-born Discovery Plus personality, who has more than 660,000 Instagram followers.

Victoria was booked in connection with solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder after authorities uncovered messages she exchanged with an inmate in a Florida prison.

Officials said Victoria initiated the criminal discussion with the inmate as she reviewed ways in which she could escape the marital union. 

Police cited text records Victoria exchanged with the inmate, saying that at one point she asked him of her murderous intentions: ‘Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.’

Ghost Adventures host Aaron Goodwin’s wife Victoria Goodwin has been accused of plotting to murder him with an inmate in a Florida prison, police said. Pictured in Las Vegas in 2022 

Their marriage itself eerily began when they exchanged vows at Disneyland’s The Haunted Mansion in Anaheim, California in August of 2022.

Victoria tried to get Aaron killed when he was on location taping his program with paranormal investigator Zak Bagans, according to the outlet. 

Dailymail.com has reached out to Bagans for comment on the story.

Victoria shared information of Aaron’s whereabouts as he filmed his show in California, authorities said.

She committed to a deal in which she pledged to pay the hitman a total of $11,515, according to officials. 

The inmate, according to police, said to an associate, ‘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?’

Police said that evidence exists Victoria committed to put a payment of $2,500 down for the murder of her spouse.

Police said that the criminal conduct was uncovered when the inmate’s phone was found and examined by prison officials in Florida, TMZ reported, citing law enforcement.

The pair were seen in Barbie-themed ensembles in a social media shot she posted in 2023

The couple initially exchanged vows in August of 2022 at Disneyland in Anaheim, California 

More than two years later, police said Victoria initiated efforts to have her spouse murdered 

Victoria has denied trying to have Aaron murdered, police said, as she attributed the exchanges to ‘daydreaming or fantasizing about being without her husband.’

Police said Victoria denied wanting to have her spouse murdered, according to the outlet, and that she claims sending the illegal messages calling for the death of her significant other.

Victoria told officers that she sent money to the alleged hitman intending to provide him with cell phones, TMZ reported. Victoria admitted to police that she told the inmate her marriage was in distress.

Sources told TMZ that Aaron was ‘blindsided and devastated at this turn of events’ involving his wife, as he ‘thought he was in a happy marriage.’

Bagans told the outlet that it has been emotional for his colleague, and that he’s ‘trying to give him love and support.’

As news broke about Victoria’s arrest on Monday, fans of the TV personality flooded his Instagram pages with remarks expressing both support and shock over the alleged murder plot.

‘Sending you love and light Aaron you’re a great guy,’ said one user. ‘I met you many times in the early GAC days and you were always the nicest most genuine guy.

‘Keep your head up, you are amazing, and you are loved by your family, friends and fans. #OGGAC.’

Another said, ‘So glad you’re ok. What an awful thing for your wife to do. I’m so sorry.’

Said one user: ‘Love you G. I am sorry this is all happening.’

 

It appeared that the TV star was unaware of his wife’s alleged scheming even four months after when police said she communicated with the inmate about the murder plot, as he posted a picture on Instagram on Valentine’s Day from a miniature golf outing with his spouse

As news broke about Victoria’s arrest on Monday, fans of the TV personality flooded his Instagram pages with remarks expressing both support and shock over the alleged murder plot 

It appeared that the TV star was unaware of his wife’s alleged scheming even four months after when police said she communicated with the inmate about the murder plot. 

Aaron posted a picture on Instagram on Valentine’s Day from a miniature golf outing, captioning the image, ‘My valentine always beats me at mini golf.’

One user commented, ‘Well, this didn’t age well…’ while another said, ‘Is it true? Breaking news said she tried to hire someone to kill you..’

Said one user, ‘Aaron if you ever see this, I pray you are okay and well. My heart goes out to you. We must protect you at all costs!!’

Another added, ‘Damn so when did she get caught with murder to hire? wtf crazy.’

According to his bio page on Travelchannel.com, Goodwin has been ‘referred to by many as a teddy bear, or Zak’s bait of choice, Aaron actually hates to be left alone in attics (or just about anywhere). You can also expect to hear him say “dude!” about 20 times per episode.

‘Always armed with a camera, Aaron travels around the world with the team to record what they experience in each haunted location.’