Wife of 'Ghost Adventures' star pleads guilty to plotting husband's murder

LAS VEGAS (CN) — The wife of a ghost-hunting reality TV star accused of trying to have her husband killed pleaded guilty Tuesday, just days after filing a court document indicating her intention to enter a plea.

Victoria Goodwin, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder before Eighth Judicial District Judge Nadia Krall in Las Vegas. As part of the deal, prosecutors dropped a charge of solicitation to commit murder.

Goodwin, who faces between two and 10 years’ incarceration and up to a $500,000 fine, remained jailed Tuesday. Her sentencing is set for June 5.

Prosecutors have said Goodwin conspired with a Florida inmate to have her husband, “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin, killed. Police reports stated that she and the inmate texted and messaged over Facebook, discussing details of her husband’s whereabouts and how she’d pay for the hit.

Authorities arrested Victoria Goodwin March 6.

A prosecutor said Tuesday that he’d drop a charge of solicitation to commit murder in exchange for the guilty plea. Additionally, his office will make no recommendation on her sentence, which could include probation. However, the prosecutor could argue facts and circumstances of the offense at her sentencing.

Victoria Goodwin spoke softly when answering questions from the judge. As part of the plea, Krall asked a series of questions to determine if Goodwin understood the legal proceeding and was entering her plea voluntarily.

Goodwin gave short answers. At one point, she said she suffered from complex post-traumatic stress disorder — a condition that can occur after repeated trauma is experienced. Goodwin said she’s on medication for the condition, but that it didn’t affect her ability to comprehend the proceeding.

The accusations appeared to come as a shock to Aaron Goodwin, who on Valentine’s Day posted on Instagram a photo of his wife playing mini golf. He said she always beat him at the game.

Aaron Goodwin filed for divorce days after his wife’s March 6 arrest, updating the court filing days later. He’s now asking for over $10,000 in punitive damages. He also accused his wife of assault and false imprisonment, arguing that she made him feel apprehensive of harm and that she intended to confine him.

His last post about his wife on the social media platform happened March 21, when he thanked his followers for their support.

“It has really helped a lot and I appreciate you all,” Aaron Goodwin wrote.

Aaron Goodwin’s Instagram posts since then have focused on his show, “Ghost Adventures.”

Police reports stated that Victoria Goodwin was in love with the Florida inmate she’d been texting. She told officers that she contacted the inmate after seeing a documentary and followed that with text messages.

Victoria Goodwin denied that she wanted her husband to die, adding that she was daydreaming.

Arrest reports indicate that in one text Victoria Goodwin questioned if she was a bad person because she wanted her husband dead as opposed to having a divorce.

In another text, police indicated that she told the inmate her husband was sleeping in a hotel room and asked for an update.

“Ghost Adventures” is a reality TV show that’s aired since 2008. Four men, including Goodwin, travel to reputed haunted spots, investigate paranormal activity and document their actions.