DeWitt, Alabama – An Alabama man, Mohammad A.H. Mohammad, pleaded guilty this week to attempting to hire a hitman to kill his wife and six children. The chilling plot, which included a request for the deaths of his family members due to what he perceived as their betrayal, was thwarted when Mohammad unknowingly confessed to an undercover federal agent.
The Plot Unfolds: A Request for Murder
Mohammad, a 64-year-old plumber from Hoover, Alabama, tried to hire a hitman to kill his wife, S.A., and their six children, following a breakdown in their family dynamic. Mohammad admitted to believing that his family members had turned against him, prompting him to take drastic action.
Mohammad was indicted in September 2024 after repeated requests to a cooperating witness (CW1) for help in locating someone willing to murder his family. This shocking revelation came after a series of disturbing events involving family violence and criminal charges.
History of Domestic Strife: Violence and Restraining Orders
The tense relationship between Mohammad and his family had been escalating for years, beginning with his arrest in November 2021 for assaulting one of his daughters. Although the charge was later dismissed, the situation worsened with multiple protection from abuse orders issued against him. His wife, S.A., had filed a petition for protection, citing threats of violence against her and their children.
“He has hurt me and my kids, used weapons against us, and threatened to kill my daughter between the eyes,” the petition quoted S.A.
Surveillance and Arson: Escalating Threats
As the couple’s divorce proceedings began in 2022, the abusive behavior intensified. In April 2022, Mohammad was charged with felony first-degree stalking for placing GPS trackers on his family’s cars. This was followed by a series of arson incidents involving vehicles belonging to family members.
The alarming pattern continued, with vehicles belonging to Mohammad’s family being set on fire, as well as the discovery of multiple tracking devices placed on his wife’s and children’s vehicles.
The Undercover Operation: Mohammad’s Arrest
In August 2024, a cooperating witness informed the FBI about Mohammad’s repeated requests to hire someone to carry out the murders. Unbeknownst to Mohammad, the FBI had already set up an undercover operation.
After meeting with the undercover agent, whom he believed to be a hitman, Mohammad provided detailed instructions on how to carry out the murders. He allegedly offered $20,000 to kill his wife and $5,000 for each of his six children, making the disturbing comment:
“Start with one. Take your time. Second. Third. Fourth. Fifth. I don’t give a— Just, start with one.”
Mohammad also showed the agent photographs of his family members, including images of the burned cars and structures that were part of his violent actions against them.
The Price of Betrayal: Mohammad’s Callousness
During the meeting with the undercover agent, Mohammad went on to describe how he felt humiliated by his family’s actions and how he was willing to die for self-dignity and pride. His utter disregard for human life was apparent as he called his family “trash” and “cockroaches,” even suggesting his wife was the first target.
“The others, it’s okay. They are trash. Cockroaches. You know. But this one, deserve more,” Mohammad allegedly stated.
He also made a down payment of $550 for the murders, with the balance to be paid once the killings were carried out.
Sentencing and Legal Proceedings
Mohammad has now pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder for hire, and is scheduled for sentencing on December 10, 2024. His actions have left the local community in shock, with many struggling to comprehend the severity of the violence that nearly occurred.
Conclusion: A Harrowing Tale of Betrayal and Violence
The case highlights a disturbing tale of familial betrayal, escalating violence, and a father’s willingness to resort to murder for revenge. Mohammad’s case will serve as a reminder of the tragic consequences that can arise when relationships fracture into violence and crime.
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