Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, 25, her father Francisco Gonzalez, a Miami attorney, and her ex-boyfriend Kai Cordrey have been charged in Los Angeles with plotting to kill singer Jack Avery during a custody dispute. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, the trio was charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation of murder. If convicted, they face sentences ranging from 25 years to life in prison.
Key Takeaways
A social media influencer, her father, and her ex-boyfriend have been charged in Los Angeles with plotting to kill the influencer's ex-partner during a custody dispute. According to prosecutors, they allegedly used the dark web to find a hitman.
- Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father Francisco Gonzalez, and ex-boyfriend Kai Cordrey were charged with attempted murder and conspiracy in connection with a plot to kill singer Jack Avery.
- The alleged plot unfolded between 2020 and 2021 during a custody dispute over their 7-year-old daughter.
- Prosecutors allege that Gabriela Gonzalez asked her ex-boyfriend to find a hitman on the dark web, while her father allegedly provided $14,000 for the plot.
- The investigation began with the FBI and was later handed over to Los Angeles County prosecutors.
The alleged plot unfolded between 2020 and 2021 during a bitter custody battle over their 7-year-old daughter. Prosecutors allege that Gabriela Gonzalez portrayed Avery as an "unfit" parent and discussed hiring a hitman to kill him, according to CBS News. Her father allegedly provided $14,000 for the plot.
The investigation began with the FBI, which handed the case over to Los Angeles County prosecutors. According to Los Angeles Times, Cordrey communicated with an undercover FBI agent posing as a hitman and discussed payment and proof of death. The criminal complaint alleges that Francisco Gonzalez sent Cordrey money through cryptocurrency accounts.
The defendants were arrested in separate locations: Gabriela Gonzalez was arrested in Humboldt County, California; her father was arrested in Lake Mary, Florida; and Cordrey's status remains unknown. All three are being held without bail pending their court appearances. Avery has since filed for a restraining order against Gonzalez and is seeking sole custody of their daughter.
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