Ghost Adventures host Aaron Goodwin’s wife Victoria Goodwin appeared to be in a happy marriage in a YouTube clip posted AFTER investigators said she tried to have him killed with the help of a notorious Florida man convicted of murdering his family six years ago.
The clip, тιтled ‘Kualoa Ranch tour with the Goodwin’s,’ was posted on November 18 – a month after authorities say Victoria, 32, sought to have Aaron, 48, murdered in a sinister plot of tainted love involving convicted murderer Grant Amato, 35.
In the clip, the pair was seen touring the Kualoa Ranch, which is located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, and appeared to be in good spirits, where they embarked on a Jurᴀssic Park-themed tour.
They toured the Hawaiian attraction, riding on a bus, checking out exhibits and walking around the grounds of the ranch.
The cheery demeanor was in chilly juxtaposition to the realities, as authorities say Victoria was already making efforts to arrange for Amato to have Aaron murdered while he was on location working.
In one sequence of the clip, Aaron walked through the large bones of a dinosaur and likened it to being eaten by one.
Ghost Adventures host Aaron Goodwin’s wife Victoria Goodwin, 32,appeared to be in a happy marriage in a YouTube clip posted AFTER she tried to have the TV host, 48, killed
Victoria sought the help of Grant Amato,35, a notorious Florida man convicted of murdering his family six years ago
As Victoria sat in the mouth of a dinosaur’s bones, Aaron joked ‘Go ahead and eat her’ – as Victoria now faces a trek through the court system with a pair of murder-related charges she’s facing. The clip concluded as rain fell on the ranch.
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Amato, who was convinced in the triple murder of his parents and brother in a dispute over a webcam performer he was partial to, made pen pals with Victoria after she saw his ᴅᴇᴀᴅly deeds in the 2024 Paramount+ true crime documentary CTRL+ALT+DESIRE.
While the YouTube video had less than 1,000 views as the story circulated on Tuesday, a number of commenters condemned the duplicity on display, as Victoria pretended all was well, despite investigators saying she’d already having conspired with the jailed Amato to have Aaron murdered.
‘Imagine the level of Evil to go on a vacation with someone you plan to harm, all the while playing the happy and loving spouse,’ said one commenter. ‘Aaron, you live your best life after this chapter ends. Your best days are still ahead.’
One viewer said that it was ‘disturbing to think this wife was smiling on camera at the same time she was plotting the demise of her husband.’
Another commented, ‘You deserve better Aaron, we love you,’ while one person said of Aaron, ‘Poor him. Wifey was trying to unalive him whilst they were filming.’
Victoria was arrested March 6 in connection with Solicitation to Commit Murder, and Murder Conspiracy, according to booking information in Clark County, Nevada.
The most recent post on Victoria’s Instagram page was choc with commenters expressing their beliefs on her character, amid the sharp allegations she tried to have her spouse violently murdered while pretending all was well.
The clip, тιтled ‘Kualoa Ranch tour with the Goodwin’s ,’ was posted on November 18, a month after authorities say Victoria, 32, sought to have Aaron, 48, murdered in a sinister plot involving Amato
Victoria, who investigators said plotted to murder her spouse, beamed as she wore a shirt with a cartoon rendition of the grim reaper on it
YouTube commenters were put off by how Victoria played along like everything was OK
The most recent post on Victoria’s Instagram page was choc with commenters expressing their beliefs on her character, amid the sharp allegations she tried to have her spouse violently murdered while pretending all was well
‘His job is chasing demons, little did he know he was living with one,’ one commenter said. ‘Glad you got caught.’
Another said on the February post, ‘It takes a special kind of crazy to sit there and cuddle with a man you planned to have taken away.
‘From fans, friends, family, the world! Really glad that you’re behind bars and I’m praying for Aaron’s healing.
‘Oh, and to answer your question from that text message where you had the audacity to even ask- YES, you 1,000% are a bad person. But I think that goes without saying.’
One commenter asked, ‘Why not just get a divorce if you’re unhappy?’ while another said, ‘So is this before or after hiring a hitman? wtf.’
One user noted, ‘So first Aaron always gets sent off alone in the spooky areas while filming ghost adventures and then he comes home to his wife where he thinks he safe and then you try and kill the man??? Justice for my boy Aaron he deserves better.’
Victoria was arrested March 6 in connection with Solicitation to Commit Murder, and Murder Conspiracy, according to booking information in Clark County, Nevada.
Aaron told TMZ Tuesday that he felt ‘blindsided’ and has obtained a court order against her which forces her to stay away from him and refrain from contacting her over the next three months.
It is not Amato’s first foray into the true crime limelight, as he is currently serving a life sentence in a Florida prison facility in the 2019 shooting of his family. Pictured in January 2019
Victoria appeared in court Tuesday to hear the charges against her, in the first legal hearing in what already appears to be one of the most sensational true crime cases in recent years.
And eerily, it is not Amato’s first foray into the true crime limelight, as he is currently serving a life sentence in a Florida prison facility in the 2019 triple shooting of his mother, father and brother.
Amato, a native of Chuluota, Florida, was found guilty by a jury of three counts of first-degree murder in the January 24, 2019 deaths of his parents Margaret and Chad Amato and brother Cody Amato.
The fatal shootings were spurred by the family’s efforts to stop Amato from communicating with a Bulgarian webcam model named Silvie who he was obsessed with, officials said, adding that Amato had stolen more than $200,000 from his late relatives to send to Silvie.
The jury did not recommend the death sentence in the case, but Amato – who denied committing the murders – received a life sentence, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Victoria was being held on $100,000 bail and remained in custody Monday evening in connection with her alleged plot against the Oregon-born Discovery Plus personality, who has more than 660,000 Instagram followers.
Victoria was arrested after authorities uncovered messages she exchanged with Amato, who she became aware of via a Paramount+ true crime documentary called CTRL+ALT+DESIRE.
Victoria began corresponding with Amato via letters, officials said, adding that she initiated the criminal discussion with the inmate as she reviewed ways in which she could escape the marital union.
One viewer said that it was ‘disturbing to think this wife was smiling on camera at the same time she was plotting the demise of her husband’
Ghost Adventures host Aaron Goodwin’s wife Victoria Goodwin, 32, enlisted the help of Grant Amato – a triple-murderer who found true crime infamy after slaying his family in Florida six years ago – in her attempt to have her spouse, 48, murdered, police said.
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Police cited text records Victoria exchanged with Amato, saying that at one point she asked him of her murderous intentions: ‘Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.’
Their marriage itself eerily began when they exchanged vows at Disneyland’s The Haunted Mansion in Anaheim, California in August of 2022.
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Victoria tried to get Aaron killed when he was on location taping his program with paranormal investigator Zak Bagans, according to the outlet. Dailymail.com has reached out to Bagans for comment on the story.
Victoria shared information of Aaron’s whereabouts as he filmed his show in California, authorities said. She committed to a deal in which she pledged to pay the hitman a total of $11,515, according to officials.
Amato, according to police, said to an ᴀssociate, ‘He’s asleep right now in the H๏τel room … I need to know what’s going on. Can I get an update. Was it done?’
Police said that evidence exists Victoria committed to put a payment of $2,500 down for the murder of her spouse.
Police said that the criminal conduct was uncovered when the Amato’s phone was found and examined by prison officials in Florida, TMZ reported, citing law enforcement.
Victoria has denied trying to have Aaron murdered, police said, as she attributed the exchanges to ‘daydreaming or fantasizing about being without her husband.’
The pair were seen in Barbie-themed ensembles in a social media sH๏τ she posted in 2023
The couple initially exchanged vows in August of 2022 at Disneyland in Anaheim, California
More than two years later, police said Victoria initiated efforts to have her spouse murdered
Police said Victoria denied wanting to have her spouse murdered, according to the outlet, and that she claims sending the illegal messages calling for the death of her significant other.
Victoria told officers that she sent money to the alleged hitman intending to provide him with cell phones, TMZ reported.
Victoria admitted to police that she told the inmate her marriage was in distress.
Sources told TMZ that Aaron was ‘blindsided and devastated at this turn of events’ involving his wife, as he ‘thought he was in a happy marriage.’
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Bagans told the outlet that it has been emotional for his colleague, and that he’s ‘trying to give him love and support.’
As news broke about Victoria’s arrest on Monday, fans of the TV personality flooded his Instagram pages with remarks expressing both support and shock over the alleged murder plot.
‘Sending you love and light Aaron you’re a great guy,’ said one user. ‘I met you many times in the early GAC days and you were always the nicest most genuine guy.
‘Keep your head up, you are amazing, and you are loved by your family, friends and fans. #OGGAC.’
Another said, ‘So glad you’re ok. What an awful thing for your wife to do. I’m so sorry.’
Said one user: ‘Love you G. I am sorry this is all happening,’ while another said, ‘Hoping the best for you.’
It appeared that the TV star was unaware of his wife’s alleged scheming even four months after when police said she communicated with the inmate about the murder plot, as he posted a picture on Instagram on Valentine’s Day from a miniature golf outing with his spouse
Multiple users marveled at the unusual nature of the story, as the pair appeared to have a decent relationship on the surface
It appeared that the TV star was unaware of his wife’s alleged scheming even four months after when police said she communicated with the inmate about the murder plot.
Aaron posted a picture on Instagram on Valentine’s Day from a miniature golf outing, captioning the image, ‘My valentine always beats me at mini golf.’
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One user commented, ‘Well, this didn’t age well…’ while another said, ‘Is it true? Breaking news said she tried to hire someone to kill you..’
Said one user, ‘Aaron if you ever see this, I pray you are okay and well. My heart goes out to you. We must protect you at all costs!!’
Another added, ‘Damn so when did she get caught with murder to hire? wtf crazy.’
In addition to his Instagram account, Aaron also has more than 216.2K Followers on X/Twitter and 23.5K subscribers on his YouTube account.
Victoria, who remains in custody, has more than 2,121 followers on her Instagram account, in which she describes herself in her bio as an ‘athlete’ and ‘Rare Illness + C-PTSD Warrior.’
As news broke about Victoria’s arrest on Monday, fans of the TV personality flooded his Instagram pages with remarks expressing both support and shock over the alleged murder plot
In a comment thread of her Valentine’s Day golf outing, one user commented, ‘See, THIS is a great example of why you shouldn’t believe what you see on social media!!! It can be a completely different story in real life…. Damn!!’
In a comment thread of her Valentine’s Day golf outing, one user commented, ‘See, THIS is a great example of why you shouldn’t believe what you see on social media!!! It can be a completely different story in real life…. Damn!!’
Said another user, ‘Aaron deserved so much better than you.’
Victoria in December appeared on the podcast Motivational Talks with Ash. Dailymail.com has reached out to podcast host Ashley Platt for further comment on the story.
According to iMDb, Aaron has also worked on shows such as Space Detective, Ghost Adventures: Aftershocks, ᴅᴇᴀᴅly Possessions and Crimps.
According to his bio page on Travelchannel.com, Goodwin has been ‘referred to by many as a teddy bear, or Zak’s bait of choice, Aaron actually hates to be left alone in attics (or just about anywhere). You can also expect to hear him say “dude!” about 20 times per episode.
‘Always armed with a camera, Aaron travels around the world with the team to record what they experience in each haunted location.’
A Travel Channel logline for Ghost Adventures Crew reads, ‘Learn about our investigators, Zak Bagans and Aaron Goodwin, as they interview eyewitnesses and historians at each haunted location, arming themselves with the stories of the ghosts they will later provoke and confront during their dusk-to-dawn lockdowns.’
