Who is Gabriela Gonzalez? American influencer charged with alleged plot to kill singer Jack Avery

Gabriela Gonzalez, a social media influencer known as “Gabi,” has been charged in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting Jack Avery, a member of the boy band Why Don’t We.

According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, Francisco Gonzalez, and her ex-boyfriend, Kai Faron Cordrey, were charged with conspiring to hire a hitman via the dark web to kill Avery.

Authorities recently unsealed the allegations, revealing details of what investigators described as a chilling plot allegedly linked to an ongoing custody dispute involving Avery and Gonzalez’s young daughter.

An alleged murder involving an undercover agent

According to prosecutors, the alleged conspiracy took place between 2020 and 2021.

Investigators alleged that Kai Faron Cordrey communicated with an undercover police officer posing as a hit man. Authorities said the discussions allegedly included details regarding payment, timing and proof of completion of the planned killing.

The district attorney’s office further alleged that Francisco Gonzalez financed the operation by providing money to Cordrey on two separate occasions.

Officials said the total amount transferred for the alleged murder was approximately $14,000.

Authorities said Francisco Gonzalez was later arrested in Florida before being extradited to Los Angeles.

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All three accused now face one count of attempted murder.

Who is Gabriela Gonzalez?

Gabriela Gonzalez is a fashion and lifestyle influencer based in North Carolina with a large following on social media.

She currently has over 469,000 followers on Instagram and initially gained public attention for her relationship with Jack Avery.

Avery and Gonzalez reportedly started dating in February 2019 before breaking up later that year.

The couple’s daughter was born in April 2019, just a few months before the end of their relationship.

Following their split, reports suggested the two were involved in a long-running custody battle over their daughter.

According to investigators, the alleged murder-for-hire emerged during a custody battle.

It remains unclear who currently has legal custody of the child. However, Gabriela Gonzalez often shares photos and moments with her daughter on social networks.

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timeline of the alleged conspiracy

Authorities claimed the alleged plot began to take shape in early 2021.

According to prosecutors, the first payment linked to the alleged hitman was made in April 2021, when Francisco Gonzalez allegedly sent the money to Cordrey.

Officials further claimed that another payment of $4,000 was sent in June 2021 for the same purpose.

The case reportedly escalated in September of that year, when Cordrey allegedly came into contact with an undercover agent posing as a hit man.

Investigators said he then shared details of the proposed hit.

The allegations only recently became public after the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office unsealed charges against the trio.

Jack Avery and why not us

Jack Avery rose to fame as a member of Why Don’t We, an American boy band known for songs such as 8 Letters, Hooked and Fallin’.

The group gained a significant global following in the late 2010s, becoming particularly popular among younger audiences through social media and streaming platforms.

Avery has also remained active as a solo musician and online personality in recent years.

The allegations surrounding the alleged murder plot shocked fans online, with many reacting to the case across social media platforms after details emerged publicly.

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Social media reacts to the case

Following news of the allegations, social media users expressed disbelief at the allegations involving the influencer and the singer.

Many users have discussed the case online, particularly due to the alleged use of the dark web and the connection to the ongoing custody dispute.

The case also drew attention because Gabriela Gonzalez maintained a strong presence on social media focused mostly on lifestyle content, fashion and family posts.

Authorities have not released further details regarding the current status of the couple’s daughter’s custody matter.

The investigation into the alleged conspiracy remains ongoing.