Ghost Adventures Star Faces Shocking Betrayal in Court
EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Ghosts and Ghouls of Reality TV: Aaron Goodwin's Nightmarish Marriage Saga Takes a Dark Turn
In a shocking twist that will leave fans of the hit paranormal reality show Ghost Adventures stunned, star Aaron Goodwin has revealed the harrowing details of his estranged wife Victoria's attempted murder plot against him. In an emotional court statement, Aaron broke down in tears as he recounted the seven-year marriage marred by deceit, betrayal, and a chilling murder-for-hire scheme.
On Wednesday, Nevada Judge [Name] handed down a sentence of 36 to 90 months in prison to Victoria Goodwin, 32, who pleaded guilty to conspiring with convicted murderer Grant Amato to have her husband killed while filming Ghost Adventures in California. The disturbing case has left fans and friends of the reality TV star reeling.
According to court documents, Victoria's devious plan involved paying Amato, a Florida inmate serving a life sentence for murdering his parents and brother, $11,500 to carry out the hit. A staggering $2,500 was paid upfront, with instructions from Victoria to make Aaron's death look like an accident. The twisted plot was set to unfold in October 2024, while Aaron and his team were investigating allegedly haunted locations.
But, as investigators revealed, prison authorities intercepted Amato's phone communications, exposing the shocking details of Victoria's involvement. Chilling messages recovered from Amato's phone included a conversation with a hitman, where he asked for an update on the job: "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 very thought sends shivers down one's spine.
In a heart-wrenching statement, Aaron described his betrayal and shock at discovering Victoria's sinister plan. The paranormal investigator broke down as he recounted how he had initially given her options for moving forward after learning of her infidelity: "For seven years, I thought we were in the most loving relationship of marriage with my best friend, someone who I trusted with my whole heart and laughed with every day." He tearfully revealed that Victoria's initial apology was just a ruse to avoid losing him, adding: "She didn't want to lose me. She was so sorry for the pain she caused me. At least that's what she told me."
Aaron continued, his voice shaking as he recounted the extent of her betrayal: "Now discovering she put a hit out to kill me more than once, got blackmailed, and spent almost our entire savings to keep it quiet." He also revealed that Victoria had even gotten "spiritually married" to the man she enlisted to kill him. The court room fell silent as Aaron described the emotional toll of this ordeal: "This has led me to fear for my life. I've hired armed security for weeks, not knowing if it was over or not... I cry every day, I feel so low."
The court documents revealed a disturbing pattern of behavior from Victoria, who claimed to have first learned about Amato through a true crime documentary and began corresponding with him as "pen pals." However, investigators uncovered a web of deceit that went far beyond innocent correspondence. As Aaron's statement highlighted: "She described their relationship as 'pen pals' and admitted that she and I had been experiencing marital problems, which led her to 'connect' with Amato."
Following her arrest, Aaron filed for divorce on March 12, citing irreconcilable differences: "The views, tastes, likes, and dislikes of Husband and Wife have become incompatible to the extent that it has become impossible for them to live together as husband and wife in marital harmony. There is no possibility of reconciliation between Husband and Wife." The court documents obtained by [thescholarlynote.com] revealed a shocking picture of a marriage marked by deception, manipulation, and attempted murder.
As fans of Ghost Adventures wait with bated breath for the next episode, this dark turn in Aaron's personal life raises uncomfortable questions about the reality behind reality TV. The show's creators have been tight-lipped on the matter, but one thing is clear: the investigation into Victoria's attempts to silence her husband will continue.
In a stunning twist, prosecutors cited a chilling message from Victoria to Amato, where she confessed to choosing to "end his existence" rather than divorce him. When questioned by authorities, Victoria claimed she was simply trying to end her marriage amicably, but the evidence speaks volumes about her true intentions.
As Aaron Goodwin bravely shared his story with the court, it's clear that this is far from over. The question on everyone's mind remains: will justice be served?
