Daniel Slater, a landscaper from Jupiter, Florida, orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot targeting his former girlfriend Brianna Kane and her family, recruiting Brienne Slabaugh to conduct surveillance and commit violent acts. Slabaugh was arrested with weapons and later died of an accidental overdose. Slater pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire charges and was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. The plot involved plans to frame the killings as related to Black Lives Matter activism. The investigation included FBI involvement and recorded meetings with an informant. No killings occurred, and intended victims were unharmed.
Country: United States
State/Province: Florida, United States
City/Region: Jupiter
Incident Type: Attempted Murder
Relationship Status: Ex-partners
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Incident Date: Feb. 5, 2020
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Narcissist’s Murder-for-Hire Plot Collapses Instantly When The Hitwoman Gets Caught
Jealousy
The case involves a jealous and vengeful ex-partner orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against a former girlfriend and her family. The plot included surveillance, kidnapping, and murder plans, with attempts to misdirect blame and frame activists. The dynamics include domestic conflict, stalking, and manipulation.
Investigation triggered by arrest and statements of Brienne Slabaugh. FBI involvement included informants and recorded meetings. Slater pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire and sentenced to 10 years. Slabaugh's death ruled accidental overdose; Slater noted as suspect but not charged in her death. Protective orders and injunctions were part of the case.
Conflicting statements from Brienne Slabaugh about who directed her actions. Uncertainty about the exact roles of Daniel Slater and Dalon. Disputed narratives about surveillance and involvement. No killings occurred, complicating charge specifics.
Daniel Slater recruited Brienne Slabaugh to surveil and harm his ex-girlfriend Brianna Kane and her family. Slabaugh was arrested with weapons and confessed to being trained as an assassin. Slabaugh later died of overdose. Slater met with an FBI informant to plan killings and framing tactics. The investigation used recorded evidence and witness statements to build the case leading to Slater's guilty plea and sentencing.
High risk due to planned violent acts, firearm access, stalking behavior, and mental health deterioration of involved parties.
Early signs included stalking, secretive communications, and threats. The escalation from surveillance to murder-for-hire plot highlights the danger of unresolved domestic conflicts. Mental health issues and substance abuse complicated the case. Cooperation with informants and recorded evidence were crucial for prosecution.
Stalking behavior, threats, and secretive communications were early signals.
Statements from Brienne Slabaugh, surveillance evidence, and recorded meetings with informants helped connect the case.
Recorded audio and video meetings, arrest evidence including weapons, and witness statements were strongest.
Statements from Brienne Slabaugh, police officers, attorneys, and associates were reported.
Follow-up reports clarified Slater's guilty plea and sentencing; no further killings occurred.
Exact involvement of Dalon and the full extent of Slabaugh's manipulation remain unclear.