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Influencer faces murder-for-hire charges
Gabriela Gonzalez, 24, her father Francisco Gonzalez, 59, and her former boyfriend Faron Cordrey, 26, were charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder.
LOS ANGELES - The arraignment for social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father Francisco, and her ex-boyfriend Kai Cordrey was postponed on Thursday.
The three face charges over an alleged dark web hitman plot targeting "Why Don't We" singer Jack Avery, who shares a 7-year-old daughter with Gabriela Gonzalez.
What we know:
Gabriela Gonzalez, 24, Francisco Gonzalez, 59, and Kai Faron Cordrey, 26, are each charged with one count of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation of murder.
According to prosecutors, the plan involved utilizing the dark web to hire a hitman to target Jack Avery during an ongoing custody dispute. Francisco Gonzalez allegedly provided $14,000 in front money to Cordrey to finance the operation.
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The plot was ultimately intercepted by an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a hitman, who spoke directly with Cordrey about payment, timing, and proof of death. Avery was not harmed in the scheme.
What they're saying:
"This was a lengthy investigation that was initiated by the FBI and eventually turned over to our office, resulting in criminal charges being filed today," said Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. "This is a case where the defendants are accused of going to great lengths to find someone to commit murder. Most fathers raise their children to respect the law, but here we have a dad who allegedly helped his daughter and her boyfriend break the law in the most sinister way imaginable."
What's next:
The arraignment is scheduled for Sept. 14. All three defendants must appear in court.
The case remains under active investigation by the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation.
If convicted as charged, all three face a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison.
The Source: This reporting is compiled directly from criminal charging documents and public statements released by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, along with information provided by law enforcement officials investigating the case. Details regarding the investigation were gathered through joint disclosures from the FBI and the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation.