Hoover, Alabama — Mohammad A.H. Mohammad, a 64-year-old Hoover man, pleaded guilty on Thursday to seven counts of murder for hire after attempting to hire an undercover FBI agent to kill his wife and six children. The guilty plea was made before U.S. District Judge Madeline H. Haikala in the Northern District of Alabama.

According to U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona, Mohammad offered the undercover agent $20,000 to kill his wife and an additional $5,000 for each of his six children, totaling a chilling $50,000 for the murders.

Details of the Plot

The plot was uncovered when Mohammad, reportedly dissatisfied with his personal life, sought out a hitman. However, unbeknownst to him, the person he approached was actually an undercover FBI employee posing as a hitman. In a series of conversations, Mohammad detailed his intentions and explicitly offered the money for the hit.

Federal prosecutors stated that Mohammad’s plan was meticulously carried out, but thanks to the intervention of law enforcement, his attempt to murder his family was thwarted before any harm was done.

Federal Charges and Plea

The charges against Mohammad included seven counts of murder for hire related to the planned deaths of his wife and six children. As part of his guilty plea, Mohammad admitted to the intent to have all seven of his family members murdered.

This case highlights the disturbing lengths some individuals will go to, and the intervention of the FBI was crucial in preventing a devastating tragedy.

Sentencing and Future Legal Actions

The sentencing for Mohammad A.H. Mohammad will take place at a later date, and he faces a lengthy prison term for his involvement in this gruesome plot. The exact length of his sentence will be determined by the court in accordance with federal sentencing guidelines.

Impact on the Family and Community

The case has left the community in shock, with many struggling to understand how a father and husband could go to such extremes. The lives of Mohammad’s wife and children have been deeply impacted by the knowledge that their lives were threatened by someone they trusted.

Authorities are providing support for the family, who will now have to cope with the aftermath of this horrific event. The family’s safety has been ensured, and steps have been taken to help them heal from this traumatic experience.