A young TikTok influencer known for posting videos about motherhood, healing, and life as a single teen mom is now facing accusations tied to an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy that prosecutors say had been quietly building for years.

Authorities claim influencer Gabby Gonzalez and her father, Florida attorney Francisco Gonzalez, plotted to have pop singer Jack Avery killed during a bitter custody battle over Gabby’s daughter. Avery, a former member of the boy band Why Don’t We, is also the child’s father.

According to investigators, the alleged conspiracy dates back as far as 2021 and allegedly involved encrypted messages, undercover FBI calls, Bitcoin transactions, and discussions about making Avery’s death “look like a car accident.”

The case has stunned social media followers who knew Gabby Gonzalez as a vulnerable young mother sharing emotional posts online about relationships, parenting, and personal struggles.

In many of her TikTok videos, Gabby opened up about becoming a mother at 17 and raising her daughter largely on her own. She built a large online following by speaking candidly about womanhood, motherhood, grief, and heartbreak.

But prosecutors now allege there was another side to the story unfolding behind the scenes.

Court documents reportedly describe a long-running custody dispute between Gonzalez and Avery. Investigators claim Francisco Gonzalez became deeply involved in the battle and allegedly developed intense hostility toward Avery.

One witness told authorities Francisco allegedly said it would be “cheaper if Avery were dead.”

Investigators also claim the Gonzalez family became “obsessed” with obtaining full custody and completely removing Avery from the child’s life.

Before the alleged murder-for-hire plot surfaced, authorities say Francisco was already conducting surveillance efforts against Avery. Court records allegedly show communications between Francisco and a private investigator in Hawaii, where Avery was staying at the time.

According to investigators, Francisco allegedly requested details about Avery’s activities, including whether he was drinking, smoking, or violating COVID protocols in ways that could potentially hurt him in family court proceedings.

Authorities say the situation escalated even further when witnesses claimed Gabby Gonzalez openly discussed wanting Avery dead and allegedly talked about hiring a hitman through the dark web using Bitcoin payments.

One witness allegedly told investigators the proposed killing was supposed to happen in Los Angeles and be staged to resemble a fatal traffic accident.

Another witness claimed Gabby said a hitman had already been paid approximately $10,000.

Financial records later became a major focus of the investigation.

According to the affidavit, Francisco Gonzalez allegedly sent $10,000 through the payment app Square to a man investigators believe was connected to the alleged murder plot. Authorities claim the recipient later transferred the money into cryptocurrency accounts connected to Bitcoin transactions.

Investigators also uncovered a separate $4,000 payment allegedly disguised as compensation for “web development services.” The alleged recipient later told authorities no web development work had actually been performed and claimed the invoice was merely a cover for the payment.

Federal investigators reportedly traced additional communications involving encrypted Signal messages and coded language.

One of the most significant moments in the investigation allegedly came when an undercover FBI agent posed as a hitman during conversations with Francisco Gonzalez.

According to investigators, Francisco allegedly discussed verifying the target, referenced prior Bitcoin payments, and spoke in coded language tied to the alleged murder-for-hire arrangement.

The arrests came years after the alleged conspiracy first began.

Gabby Gonzalez was arrested in Northern California while allegedly preparing to board a flight. She was later transferred to Los Angeles County, where authorities say she is currently being held without bond on conspiracy charges.

Francisco Gonzalez was arrested separately in Florida on a California warrant. Authorities say he has waived extradition and will be transported to Los Angeles to face prosecution.

The allegations gained even more attention after fans resurfaced a 2025 podcast interview featuring Jack Avery.

During the interview, Avery described a disturbing moment when FBI agents allegedly appeared at his home and informed him someone had hired a person to kill him. At the time, Avery did not publicly identify who investigators suspected.

What makes the interview even more shocking now is that Avery reportedly still spoke positively about Gabby Gonzalez during the conversation, leading many to question whether he fully understood who authorities believed might be connected to the alleged plot.

Legal experts say murder-for-hire conspiracy cases often take years to investigate because prosecutors must prove there was an actual agreement and concrete actions taken to carry out the crime.

Former federal prosecutors reviewing the case say the alleged payments, cryptocurrency transfers, witness statements, and undercover FBI recordings could become critical evidence if the case proceeds to trial.

However, legal analysts also note that Gabby Gonzalez’s defense could potentially argue she never directly paid anyone and that much of the alleged planning was driven by her father.

Others speculate defense attorneys may attempt to claim the conversations were exaggerated emotional statements made during a heated custody dispute rather than an actual plan to commit murder.

Still, prosecutors appear to believe they have substantial evidence supporting the conspiracy allegations.

Under California law, conspiracy to commit murder carries penalties similar to murder itself, meaning both defendants could potentially face life-altering prison sentences if convicted.

For now, the case remains in its early stages as investigators continue reviewing evidence and both defendants prepare for court proceedings in California.

The shocking allegations have left many social media users stunned that a creator known for emotional parenting videos and discussions about healing could now be at the center of one of the most disturbing influencer crime cases in recent memory.