Florida Mom Arrested After Allegedly Hiring Hitman to Kill 3-Year-Old Son

A disturbing incident unfolded that resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old Florida mom named Jazmin Paez on Tuesday.

Authorities uncovered a chilling plot as Paez attempted to use a fake hitman website called RentAHitman.com to hire an assassin to kill her 3-year-old son, according to the NY Post.

Paez allegedly provided pictures of her young son along with precise details about his location to the supposed hitman, according to court documents.

Unbeknownst to Paez, the "for-hire killer" was an undercover investigator, and conversations were closely monitored.

During the exchanges, the Florida mom reportedly agreed to pay $3,000 for the murder of her own child.

Investigative authorities skillfully posed as the assassin to gather evidence and gain insight into the demented plan.

Once investigators traced Paez's IP address back to her residence and verified the intended target with the child's grandmother, they swiftly moved to apprehend her.

The child's grandmother confirmed that Paez's son was indeed the intended victim.

Considering the disturbing evidence and interactions, Paez was charged with first-degree solicitation of murder and third-degree using a communications device for unlawful purposes.

The Fake Hitman Website

The owner of the fake hitman website, Robert Innes, initially created the platform as a part of a cybersecurity project. However, he has received a staggering number of inquiries daily, PEOPLE noted.

Innes disclosed that Jazmin Paez, the young Florida mom who attempted to solicit a hitman through the website, had filled out an online request form stating that she needed the hitman to "get something done once and for all" and requested that her 3-year-old son be taken "far, far away."

Innes expressed concerns about Paez's specific details, such as researching names and addresses to verify the target's location.

These details raised red flags to him, and he believed it warranted further attention. Consequently, he attempted to report the incident to the Miami-Dade Police Department multiple times.

However, he said the police directed him to CrimeStoppers USA and showed limited interest. They even threatened a cease and desist letter if he continued reaching out.

Despite initial challenges, the Miami-Dade Police Department eventually acted after the investigation was pursued further.

Florida Mom Released After Paying Bond

The investigation into the disturbing case involving a young Florida mom has revealed further details.

Detectives spoke with the boy's grandmother, who informed them that Paez had moved out of their residence in May, and the child continued to live with her.

The grandmother mentioned that Paez frequently communicated with the child through FaceTime, WSVN noted.

The grandmother further revealed that she took a photo of the boy, which was subsequently posted on the hitman website, and sent it to her daughter on Monday.

Paez was arrested at her father's residence, where she had been staying. The arrest report stated that she confessed to the crime, although the specific details of her statement were redacted when released to the media.

During a court appearance before Miami-Dade County Judge Mindy Glazer, Paez claimed she had never received any treatment for mental health conditions.

The judge set her bond at $15,000, and Paez was released from jail on Thursday.

As part of the legal proceedings, the judge ordered Paez not to have any contact with her son, who remains under the care of his grandmother.

The public defender's office currently represents the Florida mom, which has not yet provided a comment in response to media inquiries.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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