Teresa Owen, Murder-for-Hire Scheme, Missouri 2015

State: Missouri
Category: Violent Crime
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmo/pr/independence-woman-sentenced-murder-hire-scheme" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

Teresa Owen, 63, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison without parole for orchestrating a brazen murder-for-hire scheme in Independence, Missouri.

According to court documents, Owen, a resident of Independence, had contact with two individuals via telephone and offered them money to kill a person identified as ‘B.H.’ Owen’s chilling plan was thwarted when she met with an undercover police officer to discuss the murder, which she agreed to pay $700 for.

During a series of meetings with the undercover officer, Owen provided written identification and location information for B.H., and even used her phone to access Facebook photos of the victim in order to identify them. On June 11, 2015, Owen made a payment of $200 to the undercover officer.

The sinister plot began to unravel when Owen was arrested on June 18, 2015, and has been in federal custody without bail ever since. Her guilty plea on September 23, 2016, sealed her fate, and U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips handed down the sentence.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alison D. Dunning, who worked tirelessly to bring justice to the victims. The Independence Police Department and the FBI also played crucial roles in investigating the case.

Teresa Owen’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the gravity of her crimes and the consequences of her actions. Her four-year prison term will undoubtedly be a difficult reality for her to face, but it is a necessary step towards justice being served.

As we continue to delve into the world of crime and corruption, it’s essential to remember that law enforcement agencies and prosecutors work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice. In this case, Teresa Owen’s sentence is a testament to their dedication and commitment to upholding the law.

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