96-Year-Old Widow Slain in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot

A 96-year-old California woman, Violet Evelyn Alberts, was found dead in her home in a murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by individuals who financially exploited her. The scheme involved elder abuse, fraud, and manipulation of legal documents, leading to the fraudulent acquisition of her property. Four suspects have been arrested and charged, with one recently being arrested for murder and conspiracy to murder Alberts. The motive for her death is believed to be the acceleration of her passing to fraudulently obtain her property.