In a stunning turn of events, Victoria Goodwin, wife of “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin, has entered a plea deal for conspiring to murder her husband.
Court records filed in Clark County District Court confirm that Victoria, 32, pleaded guilty on April 12th and formally documented the agreement on April 14th. She faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder and is expected to be sentenced to between two and ten years in prison, with a possible $5,000 fine.
The plea deal follows Victoria’s arrest on March 6th, where she was initially charged with soliciting and conspiring to have her husband killed. The alleged plot stemmed from an unusual connection Victoria reportedly formed with Grant Amato, a convicted murderer who brutally murdered his entire family over five years ago.
According to reports stemming from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Victoria became aware of Amato after watching “Ctrl+Alt+Desire,” a true-crime documentary that aired in April 2024. The documentary detailed Amato’s history, including his obsession, theft of $200,000 and the subsequent murder of his mother, father, and brother.
Just one month after the documentary’s release, Victoria initiated a correspondence with Amato – described as a “pen pal” relationship – while he was incarcerated in a Florida prison. The arrest report indicates that Victoria shared information about marital difficulties she and Aaron were experiencing, expressing feelings of loneliness and connection with Amato.
Their communication primarily occurred through text messages. In one message cited by investigators, Victoria reportedly wrote: “Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.”
Utilizing the “Find My” app, Victoria provided Amato with Aaron’s precise location. This information was then relayed to a third party who authorities believe was intended to carry out the murder-for-hire plot.
At the time of the alleged conspiracy, Aaron was on location filming for “Ghost Adventures.” Messages recovered from Amato’s phone indicated his anxiety about the situation; he allegedly inquired, “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?”
The scheme was uncovered after Florida corrections officers seized Amato’s phone, prompting notification of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Victoria’s subsequent arrest.
Initially denying any intention to harm her husband, Victoria later stated she sometimes entertained daydreams but no longer felt that way. She also claimed not to recall sending certain messages, expressing instead a desire to be with Amato, which she characterized as fantasy.
Following her arrest, Aaron Goodwin filed for divorce and is seeking over $10,000 in punitive and exemplary damages, alleging Victoria’s actions were negligent. The lawsuit outlines several claims including assault, false imprisonment, and negligence.
- Assault: Allegations suggest Victoria created an environment causing Aaron apprehension of harmful behavior.
- False Imprisonment: Claims state Victoria confined Aaron within boundaries she established.
The divorce filing states that Victoria’s actions constitute a “concert of action,” indicating collaboration with another party to commit a tort. Goodwin is seeking the court’s approval for his petition for divorce.
“Victoria’s conduct was extreme or outrageous with either the intention of or reckless disregard for, causing emotional distress to [Aaron],” the court documents stated. “[He] suffered severe or extreme emotional distress as the actual or proximate result of [her] conduct.”
