- “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin learned of his wife’s arrest for a murder-for-hire plot against him while filming a new episode.
- The chilling moment will be partially aired in the upcoming “Hollydale Asylum of Hell” episode, a moment Goodwin says he refuses to watch.
- His estranged wife, Victoria Goodwin, communicated with an inmate to orchestrate the murder and was later sentenced to three to 7.5 years in prison.
- Goodwin has publicly shared his emotional struggle on social media, calling this “the worst year” of his life.
A Reality Show Moment Turns into a Real-Life Nightmare
In a shocking turn of events that blurs the line between paranormal investigation and true crime, “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin was blindsided by the news of his wife’s murderous plot against him while cameras were rolling. The upcoming episode, “Hollydale Asylum of Hell,” will document the moment Goodwin received a FaceTime call from Las Vegas police, informing him that his wife, Victoria, had been arrested for attempting to hire a hitman to kill him.
The On-Set Revelation
A clip shared with Entertainment Tonight reveals the tense moments leading up to the life-altering news. While setting up equipment in an abandoned California asylum, Goodwin is seen receiving a message on his phone. He abruptly informs a fellow cast member that police are at his house and he needs to step outside. According to the show’s lead investigator, Zak Bagans, who narrates the episode, this was the exact moment Goodwin learned of the murder-for-hire plot. The show has stated that out of respect for Goodwin, no further footage of the immediate aftermath will be shown.
Goodwin himself confirmed the traumatic nature of the event on his Instagram, telling fans, “I won’t be watching this episode cause I don’t want to relive that night again & what happened before the call.”
Chilling Details of the Betrayal
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police arrested Victoria Goodwin earlier this year after discovering she had been communicating with a Florida inmate, Grant Amato, to arrange her husband’s murder. According to the arrest report, she sent disturbing messages that revealed her intent, including, “Am I a bad person?” and “Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.”
Following her arrest, Victoria Goodwin reached a plea deal with prosecutors and was sentenced to serve three to 7.5 years in prison for her role in the conspiracy.
Goodwin’s Public Struggle and the Road Ahead
The paranormal investigator has been candid with his followers about the immense emotional toll the ordeal has taken on him. Shortly after the arrest, he filed for divorce, stating there was no chance of reconciliation. In a separate, heartfelt post, he opened up about his pain.
“Just know I’m not doing good at all & everyday is worse with all I’m learning all the time,” he wrote. “This has been the worst year of my life.” He added that he isn’t ready for interviews, as he wants to wait until the divorce is finalized to move on with his life.