Gabriela Gonzalez, a 24-year-old TikTok influencer with nearly half a million followers, was arrested in California and charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation of murder, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office [1]. Prosecutors allege that Gonzalez, with the assistance of her father Francisco Gonzalez, 59, and her ex-boyfriend Kai Faron Cordrey, plotted to kill Jack Avery, a member of the boy band 'Why Don’t We' and the father of her daughter, between 2020 and 2021 [1].
Officials stated that Gonzalez was involved in a custody dispute with Avery during this period. She is accused of seeking Cordrey's help to hire someone on the dark web to kill Avery. Francisco Gonzalez, a Florida-based personal injury attorney, allegedly sent $10,000 to Cordrey in April 2021 as an initial payment for the murder plot, followed by an additional $4,000 two months later after the supposed hitman requested more funds [1]. Prosecutors claim that Cordrey then requested that Avery be killed within a couple of days [1].
In September 2021, an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a hitman communicated with Cordrey about the plot. Cordrey allegedly identified Avery as the target, discussed payment, and asked for proof of death. He also stated that Gabriela Gonzalez wanted the murder to happen and that her father could cover the expenses [1].
Francisco Gonzalez was arrested in Florida and is awaiting extradition to California, while Cordrey has not yet been detained. If convicted, all three could face 25 years to life in state prison. The investigation was initiated by the FBI and later handed over to the district attorney’s office, resulting in the charges being filed [1].
CONCLUSION
The arrest of TikTok influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and her ex-boyfriend in an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting Jack Avery has resulted in serious criminal charges. The case, which involves significant financial transactions and a lengthy investigation, could lead to life sentences if the accused are convicted.