A Boston man was sentenced to nearly eight years in prison for attempting to hire a contract killer to murder his ex-wife and her boyfriend. The plot was foiled by an undercover federal agent.
Key Points
The man offered $8,000 to an undercover agent posing as a contract killer.
He expressed frustration with his ex-wife's behavior and wanted the murders to look like a robbery and beating.
Chowdhury provided detailed information about his ex-wife and her boyfriend to the agents.
Pros
The FBI was able to thwart the deadly plot and ensure the safety of the targets.
The man behind the murder-for-hire plot was successfully taken into custody.
Cons
The case represents an extreme form of domestic violence and abuse.
The individual involved had a history of violating an Abuse Prevention Order.