Ghost Adventures Star Aaron Goodwin Amends Divorce Filing Amid Wife’s Alleged Murder Plot
The tumultuous divorce proceedings between "Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin and his estranged wife, Victoria Goodwin, have taken a darker turn, with Aaron amending his divorce filing in the wake of Victoria’s arrest for allegedly plotting to murder him. The amended complaint introduces allegations of assault, false imprisonment, and negligence, seeking significant punitive damages from Victoria.
According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Aaron Goodwin, 48, is now explicitly suing Victoria, asserting that her actions have caused him severe emotional distress. He alleges that Victoria’s behavior was "extreme or outrageous" and demonstrated a reckless disregard for his emotional well-being. The filing seeks over $10,000 in punitive and exemplary damages, highlighting the gravity of the accusations.
The core of Aaron’s amended complaint revolves around Victoria’s alleged "negligence in her marital actions." While the specifics of this negligence are not entirely detailed in the reported extracts, the lawsuit paints a picture of a deeply troubled marriage culminating in a horrifying alleged murder-for-hire plot.
Beyond negligence, Aaron is also accusing Victoria of assault and false imprisonment. While the original report doesn’t offer detailed explanations for these accusations, it does state that he felt "apprehension of harmful or offensive behavior" due to Victoria’s actions. Further, the complaint alleges that Victoria aimed to "confine [him] within boundaries" she established, and that her actions directly resulted in such confinement. It claims Aaron was conscious of this confinement or otherwise harmed by it. The nature of this confinement remains unclear – whether it refers to emotional manipulation, physical restriction, or a combination thereof remains to be determined through legal proceedings.
The amended filing underscores the severity of the situation by invoking the concept of a "concert of action," alleging that Victoria acted "with another…to commit a tort while acting in concert or pursuant to a common design." This element directly references the alleged conspiracy to murder Aaron, highlighting the collaboration between Victoria and Grant Amato, the convicted murderer she allegedly enlisted to carry out the plot.
Aaron initially filed for divorce on March 15, just days after Victoria’s arrest on March 6. The charges against Victoria are exceptionally serious: soliciting to commit murder and conspiring to commit murder. These charges stem from an alleged plot to have Aaron killed, a plot meticulously pieced together by law enforcement following the discovery of incriminating evidence.
The arrest report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department paints a disturbing picture of Victoria’s alleged actions. It indicates that Victoria became acquainted with Grant Amato, a convicted murderer serving time in a Florida prison, after watching a true-crime documentary about his case in April 2024. The documentary, titled "Ctrl+Alt+Desire," explored Amato’s unhealthy obsession with an on-cam model, his theft of $200,000 from his family, and the subsequent brutal murders of his parents and brother.
Allegedly, one month after viewing the documentary, Victoria initiated a "pen pal" relationship with Amato. According to the arrest report, Victoria told Amato about the problems in her marriage with Aaron, describing feelings of loneliness and a growing connection with the convicted murderer. The pair allegedly communicated primarily through text messages.
The alleged text exchanges are particularly chilling. In one instance, Victoria allegedly asked Amato, "Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce." This message suggests a disturbing premeditation and a willingness to resort to violence rather than pursuing a legal separation.
Furthermore, the arrest report suggests that Victoria used the "Find My" application to provide Amato with Aaron’s exact location while he was filming "Ghost Adventures." Amato then allegedly relayed this information to a third party, intended to "take care of the situation." In a text message, Amato allegedly wrote to the unnamed individual, "He’s asleep right now in the hotel room. I need to know what’s going on. Can I get an update? Was it done?"
The alleged murder-for-hire plot was ultimately uncovered when Florida corrections officers confiscated Amato’s phone. This discovery led to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department being notified, which subsequently resulted in Victoria’s arrest.
During her arrest, Victoria reportedly denied plotting to murder her husband or wanting him dead. According to the report, she described her feelings as "sometimes daydreaming of being in a different situation, but she no longer felt that way." She also claimed to not remember sending the incriminating text messages. Victoria reportedly admitted to fantasizing about being with Amato, describing these desires as "fantasy and daydreams."
The implications of this case extend far beyond the personal lives of Aaron and Victoria Goodwin. It raises questions about the accessibility of convicted criminals to the outside world, the potential for manipulation within prison pen pal relationships, and the disturbing allure of true-crime narratives.
The legal proceedings in this case are likely to be complex and drawn out. Victoria Goodwin faces serious criminal charges, while Aaron Goodwin is pursuing a divorce and seeking damages for the alleged harm he has suffered. The outcome of these proceedings will have significant implications for all involved and will undoubtedly continue to capture public attention. The amendment of the divorce filing signals a more aggressive legal strategy from Aaron, highlighting the gravity of the alleged murder plot and the emotional distress it has caused him.
