Influencer charged with plot to kill child's father during custody dispute
Gabriela Gonzalez, a social media influencer, has been charged with a murder-for-hire plot against her child's father during a custody dispute. Along with her father and former boyfriend, she allegedly sought to hire a hitman to kill Jack Avery, a former boy band member. If convicted, they each face 25 years to life in prison.
- ▪Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and her former boyfriend were charged with attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
- ▪The plot allegedly involved staging the victim's death to look like an accident or shooting.
- ▪Investigators revealed that Gonzalez's father provided money to find a hitman, who was actually an undercover FBI agent.
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Local News Social media influencer charged in murder-for-hire plot to kill child's father during custody dispute By Matthew Rodriguez Matthew Rodriguez Digital Producer, CBS Los Angeles Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime. Read Full Bio Matthew Rodriguez Updated on: May 20, 2026 / 8:28 PM EDT / CBS LA Add CBS News on Google The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday charged social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father and her former boyfriend with a plot to kill former boy band singer Jack Avery — the father of her 7-year-old daughter — during a 2020 custody dispute.
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