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Jason Starr Ordered to Pay $1.07M for Murder-for-Hire Plot
A federal judge in Montgomery, Alabama, has ordered Jason Starr and his brother, Darin Starr, to pay $1,069,242.03 in restitution after the two were convicted of planning and carrying out a murder-for-hire plot to kill Jason Starr’s ex-wife.
According to the United States Attorney’s office, a federal jury found that Jason Starr, 42, of Coffee Springs, Alabama, hired his brother, Darin Starr, 45, a resident of Lakehills, Texas, to kill his ex-wife in 2017. The plot was carried out on the Monday following Thanksgiving in 2017, when Darin Starr shot and killed his brother’s ex-wife in her driveway as she was leaving for work.
On September 20, 2023, a federal jury convicted Jason Starr and Darin Starr of committing their murder-for-hire scheme. Both Jason and Darin Starr received a life sentence following their convictions, with no possibility of parole in the federal system. In addition to the prison sentence, the judge ordered Jason Starr to pay a fine of $25,000.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Assistant United States Attorneys B. Chelsea Phillips and Joshua J. Wendell prosecuted the case, with Assistant United States Attorney Audrey L. Willis handling the restitution portion.
The motive behind the murder-for-hire plot was Jason Starr’s anger over the amount of money his ex-wife had been awarded after their divorce. The plot was a calculated and premeditated act, which resulted in the loss of a life and the devastation of a family.
Jason and Darin Starr’s actions have resulted in significant financial losses for the family of the victim. The restitution ordered by the judge will go a long way in providing some measure of justice and closure for the family. As the Starr brothers begin their life sentences, they will have ample time to reflect on the consequences of their actions and the devastating impact they have had on the lives of those around them.
The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot. The court’s decision to impose restitution on the Starr brothers highlights the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions and providing justice for the victims and their families.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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