Social Media Influencer Jailed 10 Years For Hiring Couple To Kill Biz Rival And Ex Boyfriend

Ashley Grayson, a 35-year-old social media influencer from Dallas, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to hire a couple to carry out three murders-for-hire. The intended targets included two business rivals and her ex-boyfriend. The sentencing took place on Monday, November 18th.

Ashley was caught in her murder-for-hire scheme due to the actions of the Memphis couple she attempted to hire. Grayson had approached the couple in 2022, offering them money to kill three individuals, including a business rival, her ex-boyfriend, and another critic. The couple documented a phone call where Grayson detailed her intent and even requested an expedited timeline for one of the murders.
Instead of carrying out the crime, the couple sent Grayson a misleading photo of police activity, claiming it was related to their attempt, and demanded payment for the supposed attempt. Grayson paid them $10,000 for this fabricated effort. The couple’s cooperation and evidence, including the recorded call, were pivotal in the investigation led by federal authorities, culminating in Grayson's conviction and a 10-year prison sentence....