The Murder-for-Hire Plot

John Franklin Howard hired individuals to kill his wife, Nancy, offering large sums of money for the crime. This included Billy Earl Johnson, who received over $100,000 from John for the murder plot. The intricate plan involved multiple individuals, such as Dustin Hiroms, Michael Lawrence, and others, who were compensated to carry out the heinous act. Despite the complex web of hires and attempts, the plot ultimately failed, leading to arrests and revelations of the extensive scheme.