L.A. Influencer And Two Others Charged In Plot To Kill Ex-Boyband Singer
Los Angeles influencer Gabriela Gonzalez and two others were charged Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with attempted murder, conspiracy and solicitation for allegedly plotting to kill former boy band singer Jack Avery, prosecutors said.[1]
Investigators say Francisco Gonzalez initially wired $10,000 and later gave $4,000 to what he thought was a hired killer, who was an undercover FBI agent.[1] Prosecutors say Faron Cordrey discussed payment terms, proof of death and confirmed Avery as the target in September 2021 messages with the undercover officer.[1]
Prosecutors allege Gonzalez asked Cordrey between 2020 and 2021 to find a hitman on the dark web to kill Avery amid a custody dispute.[1] The charges were filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney.[1]
If convicted as charged, each defendant faces 25 years to life in California state prison.[1]
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- On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Los Angeles County District Attorney charged Gabriela Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez and Faron Cordrey with attempted murder, conspiracy and solicitation.
- Prosecutors allege Gonzalez asked Cordrey between 2020 and 2021 to find a hitman on the dark web to kill former boy band singer Jack Avery amid a custody dispute.
- Investigators say Francisco Gonzalez initially provided $10,000 and later $4,000 to pay a supposed hitman, who was actually an undercover FBI agent.
- Cordrey allegedly discussed payment terms, proof of death and confirmed Avery as the target in conversations with the undercover officer in September 2021.
- If convicted as charged, all three defendants each face 25 years to life in California state prison.
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