She Married A TV-Star & Then Wanted Him Dead... The Shocking Aaron Goodwin Case

Aaron Goodwin, self-taught in film production, became a key figure on 'Ghost Adventures' after connecting with filmmaker Nick Groff. His positive energy, humor, and genuine passion made him a fan favorite. Beyond the show, he diversified into clothing, coffee, and art, achieving celebrity status. His public persona was one of a kind, loving individual, making the subsequent betrayal even more shocking.

Aaron moved to Las Vegas in 1995 for film school but couldn't afford it, teaching himself production skills. He met Nick Groff, leading to the 'Ghost Adventures' documentary and subsequent series. The host describes Aaron as 'super funny, super entertaining,' bringing 'good positive energy' to the show and being 'genuinely passionate.' Aaron launched a clothing line, coffee line, and sells his art. He posted loving captions about Victoria, and later adopted a stray kitten, Dodger, showcasing his compassionate nature.

Victoria grew up in California's San Fernando Valley and was a dedicated athlete, pursuing a professional golf career with a scholarship to Warner Pacific University. Her ambitions were cut short by a diagnosis of achalasia, a degenerative esophageal disease, which caused significant physical and mental distress and forced her to abandon golf.

Victoria grew up in the San Fernando Valley, California, and was a serious athlete aiming to be a professional golfer. She earned a golf scholarship to Warner Pacific University in Portland, Oregon. Her professional aspirations ended due to a diagnosis of achalasia, a 'degenerative disease that affects the muscles in the esophagus and prevents food from being swallowed properly,' described as 'very painful and not fun whatsoever.'

Aaron and Victoria's relationship, publicly portrayed as a 'Disney love story' with a Disneyland proposal and themed wedding, masked a darker reality. Victoria was secretly engaging in multiple affairs, including a bizarre romantic connection with convicted killer Grant Amato, whom she contacted after watching a documentary about his crimes.

Aaron proposed to Victoria in October 2019 in front of Cinderella's castle at Disneyland. They had a full Disney Princess-themed wedding in 2022, including a horse-drawn carriage and throne chairs. However, 'something much darker was already forming beneath the surface.' In September 2024, Aaron discovered Victoria was cheating on him with 'multiple men,' including 'Vincent,' who was actually Grant Amato.

Victoria became infatuated with Grant Amato, a man who murdered his family over a cam girl, after watching a documentary about him. She began writing to him in prison under the alias 'Victoria Candy,' quickly falling in love and eventually conspiring with him to hire a hitman to kill Aaron. She provided a $2,500 deposit and detailed information about Aaron's whereabouts.

Victoria watched the documentary series 'Control Alt Desire' about Grant Amato and 'felt some connection' to him, leading her to write to him in prison. She used the alias 'Victoria Candy' and their messages quickly turned romantic, leading to a 'spiritually married' bond. Victoria told Amato she wanted to leave Aaron but claimed he wouldn't accept a divorce. She agreed to send a $2,500 upfront payment to a hitman Amato allegedly found, promising $11,500 more after Aaron's death. She texted Amato Aaron's hotel information and used 'Find My Friends' to track him, sending photos of Aaron and his car.

The murder plot failed, partly due to the alleged hitman ghosting them and the overall incompetence of Victoria and Amato. Victoria was arrested after prison staff found Amato's contraband phone containing their communications. Aaron learned of the plot and his wife's arrest in a devastating phone call while filming 'Ghost Adventures'.

The alleged hitman 'just ghosted them.' In October 2024, Grant Amato's contraband phone was found during a cell search. In December 2024, analysts discovered the text and Facebook messages between Amato and 'Victoria Candy,' quickly identifying her as Victoria Goodwin. On March 6th, Victoria was arrested at her Las Vegas home. Aaron received a notification on his phone while filming 'Ghost Adventures' in Downey, California, saying 'the police are at my house,' and then learned his wife was arrested for plotting to kill him.

Aaron experienced profound emotional distress, fear, and betrayal, hiring armed security and undergoing therapy. Victoria, despite her court apology, continued to show a lack of genuine remorse by demanding alimony and to keep Aaron's last name in their divorce proceedings, highlighting her persistent self-interest.

Aaron described the experience as 'completely traumatizing,' stating he 'cries every day' and 'feels so alone.' He hired 'armed security for weeks' and had to go through therapy. In court, Victoria apologized to Aaron, her parents, and the court, claiming 'I'm sorry I broke us' and 'I am consumed with regret every day.' However, in August, she filed a counter-claim in the divorce, demanding Aaron pay her legal fees and monthly alimony, and asking to keep his last name, despite her earlier promise to 'bow out of your life forever.'