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A 33-year-old Orange County man is in custody after attempting to solicit an undercover detective to murder his ex-wife.William John Wallace has been charged with premeditated attempted murder and two counts of solicitation to commit murder after offering an undercover detective $30,000 to murder his ex-wife.
Wallace shares custody of his 4-year-old daughter with his ex-wife. The parties were in the heart of a custody and child support battle following their divorce.
Orange County Sheriff’s deputies say Wallace allegedly hired a private investigator in August 2013 to try and find negative information about his ex-wife that could be used against her in court. Wallace hoped to use this information against his ex-wife to gain favor in the child support case. It was during this time that Wallace allegedly decided that murdering his ex-wife would be better.
In September 2013, Wallace told the private investigator that he wanted his ex-wife to be killed. A month later, the suspect asked the private investigator if he knew anyone who would murder his ex-wife and dispose of her body. That’s when the private investigator contacted police, who set up a sting operation.
On Saturday, Wallace met with an undercover detective who he believed could facilitate the murder and offered him $30,000 to kill his ex-wife. Wallace showed the undercover detective a photograph of his ex-wife so that she could be identified.
Wallace allegedly asked that the murder take place after Dec. 23 because he would be leaving the country for Christmas. Wallace had a plane ticket to travel to England and $4,000 in cash when he was arrested Saturday.
Wallace will remain behind bars as he awaits his arraignment on Dec. 31. A judge denied bail Monday, deeming the suspect a flight risk and danger to the community. Wallace was also asked to turn over his passport.
If convicted, Wallace faces up to 26 years to life in state prison.
A criminal conviction is costly. You may serve time in prison, you may have your license revoked, your career and family life will be disrupted, and your record will be stained by such convictions. Our goal at Brower and Associates is to provide an aggressive and comprehensive defense to those accused of a crime throughout Orange County. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, contact Brower and Associates today.
A criminal conviction is costly. You may serve time in prison, you may have your license revoked, your career and family life will be disrupted, and your record will be stained by such convictions. Our goal at Brower and Associates is to provide an aggressive and comprehensive defense to those accused of a crime throughout Orange County. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, contact Brower and Associates today.