Victoria Goodwin, wife of Ghost Adventures star Aaron Goodwin, was arrested on March 6, 2025, for allegedly conspiring to have her husband killed. The shocking case involves secret text messages, a Florida inmate, and a failed assassination plot. Just days after her arrest, Aaron filed for divorce, ending their nearly two-year marriage.
Aaron and Victoria Goodwin’s love story started in 2018, leading to an engagement the following year. Despite multiple wedding postponements due to COVID-19, they finally tied the knot in August 2022 at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion.
For years, Aaron gushed about his wife, calling himself "lucky" to have her in his life. However, their marriage took a dark turn in March 2025, when Victoria was arrested in Clark County, Nevada. Police claim they uncovered messages between her and a prison inmate discussing a plan to murder Aaron. Investigators also found evidence that she set aside over $11,500 for the hitman as early as October 2024. Despite the damning allegations, Victoria has denied any involvement in the murder plot.
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Before meeting Aaron, Victoria was a collegiate golfer with aspirations of going pro. However, a diagnosis of achalasia—a rare disorder affecting the esophagus—forced her to put those dreams on hold.
Beyond sports, Victoria has been an advocate for chronic illness awareness and PTSD recovery, often sharing her struggles on social media. In June 2024, she posted about her journey, writing, “I went two years without answers, medical gaslighting & misdiagnoses... Awareness matters.”
Victoria Goodwin
The couple also shared a love for animals, adopting a kitten named Dodger in October 2024. Along with their cat, they also had a dog named Moose and two pet rats, Pascal and Rapunzel.
According to TMZ, police discovered Victoria’s alleged assassination plan after corrections officers found a smuggled phone inside a Florida prison. Messages between Victoria and an inmate revealed disturbing discussions about ending Aaron’s life.
One message reportedly read, "Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce." Authorities say Victoria even provided the inmate with Aaron’s filming schedule for Ghost Adventures.
Aaron Goodwin
Despite these allegations, Victoria told police she had no memory of sending those texts and believed the money she set aside was for cell phones, not a murder-for-hire scheme. Meanwhile, Aaron claimed he was completely blindsided by the news and had believed their marriage was solid.
Less than a week after Victoria’s arrest, Aaron officially filed for divorce on March 12, 2025. In court documents obtained by Lawyer Monthly, Aaron cited irreconcilable differences, stating that their "views, tastes, likes, and dislikes" made it impossible for them to continue living together as a married couple.
"There is no possibility of reconciliation between husband and wife," the complaint read. Aaron also requested that neither party receive alimony.
As the legal battle unfolds, fans of Ghost Adventures remain stunned by the allegations. The case highlights the chilling reality that even seemingly happy marriages can harbor dark secrets. Whether Victoria is found guilty or not, the once-fairytale love story has now turned into a real-life paranormal nightmare.
