Gabriela Gonzalez, a 24-year-old woman, has been charged with attempting to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill her ex-boyfriend, a member of the boy band Why Don't We, according to prosecutors. The alleged plot was part of a custody dispute over their now 7-year-old daughter.
Court documents indicate that Gonzalez allegedly used the dark web to solicit a hitman to murder the musician. The investigation was conducted by federal authorities, and Gonzalez was arrested and charged with murder-for-hire. The specific member of Why Don't We has not been publicly identified in connection with the charges.
Why Don't We is an American boy band formed in 2016, known for hits like '8 Letters' and 'Big Plans.' The band has been on hiatus since 2022, with members pursuing solo projects. The case highlights the dangers of online criminal activity and the serious consequences of custody disputes escalating to violence.
