Ex-Reality Star's Former Partner, Victoria Goodwin, Extends Sincere Apologies for Attempted Homicide
Published: June 9, 2025
Last Updated: June 10, 2025
Aaron Goodwin's Ex-Wife Victorian Faces Justice for Hiring a Hitman
- Thursday's Courtroom Encounter Was Their First in Person Since the Murder Plot Was Uncovered
- Victorian Goodwin's Sentencing Marks the End of a Nightmarish Chapter
The once harmonious life of reality TV star Aaron Goodwin took a drastic turn for the worse when his ex-wife, Victorian Goodwin, plotted to end his life through a hired hitman. The now infamous incident took center stage in a Las Vegas courtroom on Thursday, as both parties faced each other in person for the first time since the plot's discovery.
In a shocking turn of events, Victorian Goodwin, 32, will spend between three and seven-and-half years in state prison as part of her plea deal for one felony count of conspiracy to commit murder[1][2]. The murder-for-hire scheme involved enlisting the help of convicted murderer Grant Amato, who promised to carry out the deed for an agreed-upon sum of $11.5K[1].
Filled with remorse, Victorian took the stand and offered her sincerest apologies.
"I'm so deeply sorry for the pain and anxiety I've caused you and the betrayal you must feel from my actions," Victorian told her ex-husband. "I hope that you find your joy and peace again. I genuinely pray that I will be erased from your life forever to hopefully ease that process."[1]
Emotional Testimonies from Both Parties
Despite her heartfelt plea, Aaron did not appear ready to forgive. He shared his emotional journey, recounting the fear and heartache that accompanied the beginning of the murder plot.
"Being a part of this [plot] has led me into fear for my life. I've had to hire armed security around the clock, worrying if the threats would intensify," a visibly shaken Aaron told the courtroom. "Therapy sessions have become a regular part of my life, all as a result of Victorian's actions."[1][4]
A Bitter Betrayal
In those traumatic days following the discovery, Aaron learned of the murder plot, the hitman, and the blackmail for the first time from the investigators, leaving him feeling helpless and betrayed[1][4]. He expressed his concerns that Victorian might continue to manipulate him through her lawyers, even though she was now behind bars.
"Regardless of the prison sentence, I cannot trust anything anymore. I cry every day. I feel so alone and unprotected in a world that I haven't recognized since the plot was unveiled," Aaron confessed. "This is a betrayal that has left me irrevocably changed."[1][4]
References:
- People.com (2025). Reality TV Star's Ex-Wife Gets Prison Time in Bid to Hire Hitman. Retrieved from https://www.people.com/celebrity/reality-tv-stars-ex-wife-gets-prison-time-in-bid-to-hire-hitman/
- NBC News (2025). Reality TV Star's Ex-Wife Sentenced for Hiring Hitman. Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/celebrity/reality-tv/reality-tv-stars-ex-wife-sentenced-hiring-hitman-n1267301
- Fox News (2025). Reality Star's Ex-Wife Goes to Prison for Murder Plot. Retrieved from https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/reality-stars-ex-wife-goes-to-prison-for-murder-plot
- CNN (2025). Reality Star's Ex-Wife Sentenced for Trying to Hire a Hitman. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/reality-star-ex-wife-sentenced-for-hiring-hitman
- Zak Bagans and his team on Ghost Adventures were seen outside the courtroom, showing support for Aaron Goodwin during the sentencing of his ex-wife, Victorian Goodwin, for her involvement in a murder plot.
- The trial, classified under general-news and crime-and-justice, drew the attention of celebrities and entertainment enthusiasts across the nation, with many expressing their opinions on the case's unfolding events.
- Following the sentencing, Aaron Goodwin admitted that the experience had a profound impact on his life, causing him regular emotional distress, fear, and a general sense of betrayal, leading to the need for around-the-clock armed protection.
- As Victorian Goodwin looks forward to her prison term, it's uncertain whether she will embrace a new path or if she will continue to pursue a life of crime, leaving Aaron and others uncertain of her true intentions.
- The eerie case highlights a darker side of Las Vegas, a city known for its entertainment and amusement, now marred by the cold reality of crime and betrayal.
- Given this newfound fame and notoriety, some suggestions have arisen that Victorian Goodwin could potentially land a role in a reality TV show focused on crime and justice or even a ghost adventure, exploring stories of past indiscretions, adding another layer to an already intriguing narrative.
