Latest news with #murderforhire
Fox News
13-05-2025
- Fox News
Atlanta Socialite Killed In Murder-For-Hire Plot
The interracial marriage of Lita McClinton and Jim Sullivan caught the eyes of many in the elite Atlanta community in which they lived. But as their deteriorating relationship headed for divorce, Lita was shot and killed in a murder-for-hire plot before she was ever freed from the abusive marriage. Author Deb Miller Landau followed the case closely, covering its significance in the states of Georgia, Florida, and within the realm of true crime. She details the many twists and turns within the story, as told in her book, A Devil Went Down To Georgia . Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
CBS News
09-05-2025
- CBS News
Florida man accused of trying to have teen "sex slave" killed before she could testify, sheriff says
A Treasure Coast man is accused of trying to have a teenage girl, who he forced to sign a "sex slave contract in 2021," killed before she could testify against him. "This guy is an absolute animal," Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said. According to his arrest warrant, 70-year-old Andrew Mustapick of Vero Beach reportedly made the girl sign a contract to be his sex slave two days a week, in exchange for him buying a car for her friend. When the teen went to the authorities, Mustapick was arrested. Months later, he signed a plea deal and was scheduled to be sentenced in June, according to the sheriff's office "His plan was to withdraw the plea deal," Flowers said. "And then if the victim is no longer here, he essentially gets sentenced to nothing." Mustapick allegedly initially offered the girl $40,000 in exchange for not testifying against him, according to the warrant. Flowers said he then reportedly offered another $50,000 to have her killed if she decided to testify. Flowers said the person who alerted them about the alleged murder-for-hire plot is a "hero" in this case "So, in March we were notified of this," Flowers said. "Thank you to the person who came forward. We're not identifying them at this time. But we would not be here today if it weren't for that person that came forward and let us know about this." Mustapick remains in jail on a $7,000 bond.
