"Mother Sentenced for Attempting to Hire Hitman to Kill Father of Her Children: A Cautionary Tale"
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"Mother Sentenced for Attempting to Hire Hitman to Kill Father of Her Children: A Cautionary Tale"
[!CDATA[An Illinois woman has been sentenced in federal court for attempting to hire a hitman to kill the father of her children in Iowa. The 30-year-old woman pleaded guilty to using interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire and received a six-year prison sentence. The woman's identity is being protected to safeguard the children involved. The incident came to light when the Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a report that the woman had contacted someone on Snapchat, seeking a hitman. She expressed her desire to make the father of her kids "disappear" and was willing to pay for the service. The woman engaged in conversations with an individual, referred to as CI #1, discussing various methods to carry out the crime, including setting him up for a drug bust or making it look like an overdose. Despite expressing some hesitation due to concerns for her children, she ultimately agreed to move forward with the plan. The deputy, posing as a hitman, communicated with the woman on Snapchat, finalizing details such as pricing and the execution timeline. The woman agreed to pay $2,000 for the hit, with $200 as an initial payment. The case serves as a cautionary tale about the serious consequences of attempting to hire someone for illegal activities.]]