Aaron Goodwin, the familiar face from Ghost Adventures, is no stranger to eerie encounters, but nothing could have prepared him for the real-life horror that unfolded in his personal life.
The television host has filed for divorce from his wife, Victoria Goodwin, after authorities revealed a chilling murder plot that involved a convicted killer.
A Sinister Connection Unveiled
Investigators claim that Victoria, 32, conspired with Grant Amato, a 35-year-old convicted murderer, to have Aaron, 48, killed.
Amato, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his parents and brother in 2019, reportedly became pen pals with Victoria after she learned about his crimes through the Paramount+ true crime documentary CTRL+ALT+DESIRE.
Court documents reveal that Victoria allegedly sought to orchestrate Aaron’s murder while he was away filming.
She was arrested on March 6 in Clark County, Nevada, and charged with Solicitation to Commit Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder.
The discovery of her communication with Amato led authorities to uncover the sinister plot.
Chilling Texts and Murderous Intentions
According to police, Victoria’s messages to Amato showed a disturbing level of premeditation.
At one point, she reportedly asked, “Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.”
Authorities also found evidence that Victoria had agreed to pay a hitman $11,515, with an initial down payment of $2,500.
Amato, already infamous for his gruesome past, allegedly sent messages to an associate saying, “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?”
However, law enforcement intervened before the plot could be carried out.
A Marriage Shrouded in Deception
Adding to the eerie nature of this case, Aaron and Victoria exchanged vows in August 2022 at Disneyland’s The Haunted Mansion.
The irony of their wedding venue now seems almost too surreal.
Fans of Ghost Adventures have since taken to social media to express their shock and support for Aaron.
One user commented, “His job is chasing demons, little did he know he was living with one.”
Others questioned why Victoria didn’t simply file for divorce instead of resorting to murder.
Aaron’s Response and Legal Actions
Aaron, blindsided by the revelations, has taken legal action against his estranged wife.
He obtained a restraining order that prevents Victoria from contacting him for at least three months.
Speaking to TMZ, he admitted feeling devastated, believing he had been in a happy marriage.
Meanwhile, Victoria remains in custody on a $100,000 bail.
Despite the overwhelming evidence, she has denied any intentions of harming Aaron, claiming her messages were merely fantasies about being free from her marriage.
A Case That’s Far From Over
With Victoria facing serious charges and her disturbing connection to Amato coming to light, this case is shaping up to be one of the most shocking true crime stories in recent years.
The legal battle ahead will determine her fate, but for Aaron, one thing is clear—this nightmare is far from over.
As fans continue to rally behind him, Aaron remains focused on moving forward.
For someone who has spent years chasing the paranormal, this real-life horror may be his most terrifying experience yet.