- Ghost Adventures star Aaron Goodwin confronted his wife in court after she plotted his murder with a convicted killer.
- Victoria Goodwin planned the attack with Grant Amato, a man serving life for killing his own family.
- The court sentenced Victoria to up to 90 months in prison after her emotional apology failed to undo the betrayal.
Aaron Goodwin, star of the popular show “Ghost Adventures,” stood in court on Thursday and faced a terrifying truth. His wife, Victoria Goodwin, had planned to have him killed. She didn’t act alone. She tried to hire someone for the job, and her partner in the plot was a convicted killer. This shocking case came to light when detectives arrested Victoria in Nevada. Goodwin, 49, delivered a powerful statement. He told the court how he tried to save their relationship, even after learning about her affairs. But what he didn’t know was that she had been plotting his murder behind his back.
Wife teams up with killer boyfriend to plan husband’s murder
Victoria didn’t just cheat on Aaron. She got involved with Grant Amato, a man who murdered his own parents and brother. He’s now serving a life sentence in a Florida prison. Victoria reached out to him as a pen pal after watching a documentary about his crimes. Their twisted relationship grew stronger. Eventually, she asked for his help in arranging Aaron’s murder. According to Aaron, the two even had a “spiritual wedding,” and she began calling Aaron her “first husband.” She stayed in touch with Amato right up until her arrest. Aaron said he knew nothing about the murder plot or the spiritual marriage until police told him the full story.
Aaron speaks directly to Victoria during emotional testimony
During his court statement, Aaron spoke directly to his wife. He said she had made him feel loved and special. He believed she truly cared. But after her arrest, he learned the truth. Victoria had not only plotted to kill him once but tried more than once. She also spent nearly all their savings while trying to hide what she had done. Aaron told the judge that Victoria had lied and betrayed him deeply. He expressed his fear and disbelief. He made it clear that prison was the right outcome. “This person over here, I don’t know at all,” he told the court.
Victoria gives tearful apology but damage is done
Victoria, now 32, had a chance to speak. She cried as she apologized to Aaron. She said she felt ashamed and full of regret. She admitted to breaking their marriage and causing him great pain. Victoria said she would never try to contact him again. She also apologized to her parents and to the court. She asked for forgiveness but accepted the consequences of her actions. Her words showed remorse, but the betrayal cut deep. Aaron listened without responding. The damage was already done.
Judge hands down prison sentence for attempted murder plot
The court sentenced Victoria Goodwin on Thursday. She received a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 90 months in prison. The sentence reflects the seriousness of her crime. She tried to have her husband killed and chose a convicted murderer to help her do it. The judge showed no leniency. Victoria will serve her time while Aaron continues to recover from the trauma. He left the courtroom with the support of friends and fans who had followed his ghost-hunting adventures for years.
Aaron looks ahead after surviving deadly betrayal
Aaron said he still feels shaken. He trusted Victoria and believed in their marriage. He had no idea she was planning his death. But now, he’s focused on healing. He wants to move forward and find peace. Fans of “Ghost Adventures” have shown support since the news broke. Many were shocked by the story. Aaron’s courtroom speech showed his strength and courage. As he works to rebuild his life, he hopes to never face such darkness again—from the living or the dead.