{"id":277564,"date":"2026-05-20T03:09:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T03:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/277564\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T03:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T03:09:13","slug":"florida-lawyer-influencer-daughter-arrested-in-alleged-murder-for-hire-plot-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/277564\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Florida Florida Dad, influencer daughter arrested in murder-for-hire plot<\/a> <\/p>\n

A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested in California, and her dad, a lawyer, has been arrested in Florida \u2013 both accused of conspiring with each other to pay a hitman $10,000 to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, all stemming from a years-long custody fight. TMZ reports that Gabrielle “Gabbie” Gonzalez was arrested last week in Northern California. Her dad, Francisco Javier Gonzalez, a civil trial lawyer in Central Florida, was arrested on Monday afternoon in Lake Mary on a California warrant for conspiracy to commit murder, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Both are accused of conspiring to kill Jack Avery, a former member of the boy band, Why Don’t We, and the father of Gabbie’s daughter.<\/p>\n

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TikTok star Gabriela Lauren Gonzalez, 25, \u2013 \u00a0who shares a 7-year-old daughter with Avery \u2013 was arrested in California, while her dad, Francisco Gonzalez, 59 \u2013 a civil lawyer \u2013 was arrested in Central Florida.<\/p>\n

Kai Faron Cordrey, described as Gabriela’s then boyfriend, has also been charged in the alleged conspiracy, prosecutors said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

According to the arrest warrant, Jack Avery and Gabrielle Gonzalez share a 7-year-old daughter. Both have shared photos of her on their respective social media accounts. Avery is best known as a former member of the boy band “Why Don\u2019t We.”<\/p>\n

Detectives said in the report that Avery and Gabbie have been involved in a “longstanding custody and visitation” fight \u2013 and noted that Gabbie’s dad had become “deeply involved” in the ongoing fight.<\/p>\n

According to the report, he allegedly hired a private investigator to conduct surveillance of Avery looking for signs that he was drinking, smoking, or “otherwise acting in a way that could be used against him in the custody dispute.”<\/p>\n

He also allegedly threatened to have Avery arrested should he show up for visitation and “attempted to involve a law enforcement contact,” though the report did not elaborate.<\/p>\n

Affidavit: The alleged murder-for-hire plot <\/p>\n

According to prosecutors, between 2020 and 2021, Gabriela and Avery were in a heated and tense custody fight.<\/p>\n

During that time, Gabriela allegedly sought help from her then-boyfriend, Cordrey, to find a hitman via the dark web to kill Avery, a news release said.<\/p>\n

Her dad, Francisco, allegedly paid Kai $10,000 under the guise of web development to locate, hire, and pay someone to kill Avery, officials said. Codrey then asked for an additional $4,000, which Francisco, allegedly paid.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors said in Septemebr 2001, Codrey began unknowingly talking with an undercover law enforcement agent posing as a hitman.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Cordrey is accused of telling the undercover officer that Avery was the target and discussed payment and proof of death.
In a subsequent conversation, Cordrey allegedly told the purported hitman that Gabriela Gonzalez wanted the murder to happen and Francisco Gonzalez could pay for the expense,” a news release said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If convicted, the penalty is 25 years to life in state prison, officials said.<\/p>\n

Avery: In fear for his life <\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Months before the arrests, Avery spoke publicly about the fear he said he had been living with amid the custody dispute.<\/p>\n

In a YouTube interview eight months ago on the Zach Sang Show, Avery described the ongoing tension surrounding the situation.<\/p>\n

“We hated each other. It was drama between kids on who’s a better parent.”<\/p>\n

Avery also said the alleged threats left him terrified.<\/p>\n

“I stayed in my house for a month straight. I didn\u2019t leave. I was so scared looking out my window every night.”<\/p>\n

During Francisco Gonzalez\u2019s first court appearance in Seminole County, his attorney told the judge Gonzalez planned to waive extradition and return to California to face the charges.<\/p>\n

TMZ: Jack Avery files for restraining order, full custody <\/p>\n

TMZ reported on Tuesday that Jack Avery filed a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, Gabbie, following news of her arrest, and that he also filed to have sole custody of his daughter.<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

Los Angeles County issued a warrant for Francisco Gonzalez on May 12. He was later taken into custody in Seminole County.<\/p>\n

Gonzalez is expected to be extradited to California, where he will face charges connected to the alleged murder-for-hire scheme.<\/p>\n

FOX 35 reached out to the Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Office asking why it took years for arrests to be made in the case, but has not yet received a response<\/p>\n

The Source: FOX 35 obtained the arrest affidavit for Francisco Gonzalez from the Seminole County Clerk of Court. Additional details from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office’s website. Additional reporting from TMZ.<\/p>\n

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