{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/604c311c79914a244d022c12/6a1a44e9f7ef775958afb22c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"“Someone hired someone to kill me.\" | The Plot Against Jack Avery ","description":"<p>Imagine being at the height of your career when the FBI knocks on your door to deliver a terrifying message: someone has paid a dark web hitman to end your life. This week, we dive into the chilling, rapidly unfolding case involving pop singer Jack Avery of the band <em>Why Don't We</em>, and the mother of his child, TikTok influencer Gabbie Gonzalez.</p><p>In May 2026, Gabbie, her father (a wealthy Florida attorney), and her ex-boyfriend were all arrested in a coordinated takedown for allegedly orchestrating a $14,000 murder-for-hire plot. We break down the bitter custody battle that started it all, the undercover sting operation that intercepted the dark web hit, and the wild lengths a family allegedly went to in order to secure full custody.</p><p><strong>Sources &amp; Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gabbie-gonzalez-felony-complaint.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>unsealed affidavits&nbsp;</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://da.lacounty.gov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Press Release</a> (May 19, 2026)</li><li>If you or someone you know is navigating a high-conflict custody battle or experiencing domestic abuse, reach out to the <strong>National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE</strong> or text \"START\" to 88788.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ad Free Listening"}