A chilling murder-for-hire plot has been brought to justice after the mastermind behind it pleaded guilty in federal court. Pamela Jean Gygi, 58, of Westlake, Oregon, was arrested in July 2015 for attempting to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband and collect on his $150,000 life insurance policy. Gygi faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and three years of supervised release.
According to court documents, Gygi’s motives were rooted in a property dispute with her divorced husband. In May 2015, she attempted to end the dispute by hiring a hitman to murder him. However, the plot took an unexpected turn when the hitman, instead of carrying out the crime, traveled across state lines to warn the ex-husband of the plot. The ex-husband, in turn, notified the authorities.
Gygi continued to plot the murder and gather the necessary supplies. On July 10, 2015, she drove to Springfield, Oregon with a pistol, ammunition, cash and a vehicle to be used by the hitman to travel to the ex-husband’s home. An FBI video recording shows Gygi meeting the hitman in a mall parking lot to deliver the supplies and vehicle.
During the meeting, Gygi instructed the hitman to make the murder look as though it were the result of a home invasion robbery. She also told him to steal her ex-husband’s rifle, as part of the deal. Gygi left the meeting after confirming that she would secure an alibi witness. Little did she know, she was being set up by the hitman, who had actually been working with the authorities all along.
Gygi was stopped by a Springfield police officer and arrested by the FBI soon after the meeting. The case was prosecuted by Frank R. Papagni, Jr., Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Oregon, and investigated by the FBI and the Springfield, Oregon, and Saratoga Springs, Utah Police Departments.
The case highlights the dangers of revenge and the importance of seeking justice through the proper channels. Gygi’s actions put her ex-husband’s life in grave danger, and she will now face the consequences of her actions.
Gygi’s guilty plea is a significant milestone in this case, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication of the law enforcement agencies involved in bringing her to justice. This case serves as a reminder that murder-for-hire plots are taken seriously and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The sentence Gygi faces reflects the severity of her crime, and we hope that it will serve as a deterrent to others who may consider similar actions. We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Violent Crime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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