Florida Man Accused of Hiring Hitman to Kill Victim After Sex Abuse Plea Deal

Murder-for-Hire Plot Uncovered

• 🎯 Andrew Mustapick, a Florida man, is accused of attempting to hire a hitman to kill a woman he allegedly sexually abused as a minor.
• undercover officer posing as a hitman, to whom Mustapick allegedly offered tens of thousands of dollars.
• ⚠️ This alleged plot came to light after a family member reported Mustapick's intentions to law enforcement.

Original Charges and Plea Deal

• ⚖️ Mustapick was originally facing charges from a 2021 case where the victim claimed he forced her into a "sex slave" contract.
• 🤝 He had agreed to a no contest plea in that case, which would have resulted in one year in prison and 10 years of sex offender probation.
• 🗓️ His sentencing for the original charges was scheduled for June 6th.

Evidence of the Murder-for-Hire Plot

• 💰 Mustapick allegedly offered a $20,000 deposit and promised an additional $50,000 to kill the victim if intimidation failed.
• 📹 Deputies released a video of Mustapick discussing the murder-for-hire plan with the undercover officer.
• 🌊 Police also have video of Mustapick dumping electronics, including a hard drive and laptop parts, into a river, which they believe was an attempt to destroy evidence.

Law Enforcement and Undercover Operations

• 🕵️ Detective Eric Barnes discussed the authenticity of the undercover recording, noting it clearly shows Mustapick's intent.
• 🤝 Undercover officers must build trust and play a role convincingly to elicit confessions and gather evidence.
• ⚠️ The danger for undercover officers is high, requiring careful planning, safety precautions, and backup teams.

Legal Ramifications and Sentencing

• ⛓️ Mustapick faces new charges of soliciting another to tamper with a victim, with a $7 million bond.
• 🚫 His bond in the 2021 sexual abuse case has also been revoked.
• 📈 The evidence, including the video confession and recovered electronics, is expected to be crucial in securing a conviction for the murder-for-hire plot.