Dad Accused Of SA'ing Daughter Is ONLY Witness To Son's Sudden Death BUT Mom Gets Arrested Instead

Summary of Dad Accused Of SA'ing Daughter Is ONLY Witness To Son's Sudden Death BUT Mom Gets Arrested Instead

by Stephanie Soo

51m•November 19, 2025
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Content warning: discussion of alleged sexual abuse, domestic violence, child welfare investigations, and a suspicious death.

This episode (part 3 of a multi-part series) reviews the Solomon family saga: a long, bitter divorce and custody fight between Angie and Aaron Solomon (since ~2013); allegations by Angie and their daughter Gracie that Aaron sexually abused Gracie for years; the 2020 death of their son Grant a few weeks after turning 18; social-media exposés (Freedom for Gracie); claims of institutional cover-up involving a local mega-church and private school; and the 2025 arrest of Angie for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to kill Aaron (the “hitman” was an undercover operative). The host summarizes the competing narratives, available evidence, public reactions, and outstanding questions.

Timeline — concise refresher

  • 2013: Angie and Aaron divorce after a contentious breakup and a protracted custody battle.
  • 2013–2020: Repeated custody disputes; Angie and daughter Gracie allege long-term sexual abuse of Gracie by Aaron (allegedly beginning in childhood). Multiple child-protective investigations reportedly closed without conclusive findings.
  • May 2020: Grant Solomon (their son) dies a few weeks after turning 18. Circumstances are disputed — accident (truck rolled) vs. suspicious death; many netizens view it as suspicious.
  • 2021: Gracie (then 13–14) posts a YouTube video accusing her father and claiming he killed her brother.
  • Oct 6, 2020 (after Grant’s death): Aaron allegedly purchases three adjacent grave plots — for Grant, for Gracie, for himself — which Angie's supporters interpret as sinister.
  • 2023: Aaron files (then later withdraws) a large defamation lawsuit against Angie and others over the online accusations.
  • 2025: Angie is arrested for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to kill Aaron (the “hit” was an undercover sting). This episode reviews that development and the broader context.

Key allegations and pieces of contested evidence

  • Allegations against Aaron (from Angie, Gracie, and some third parties):

    • Long-term sexual abuse of daughter Gracie (claims include abuse during baths).
    • Physical abuse of Angie.
    • Possible role in Grant’s death, and/or willingness to eliminate other family members.
    • Connections to influential people via Grace Chapel that allegedly enabled favorable legal outcomes.

  • Institutional / conspiracy claims:

    • Grace Chapel (mega-church), Grace Christian Academy (private school), and founding pastor Steve Berger are accused in online narratives of ignoring reports and protecting powerful men — some allegations escalate to claims of trafficking rings involving state officials (unproven and extreme).
    • Angie alleges judges and others were influenced by the church network.

  • Contested evidence and witnesses:

    • Photos of bruising and Gracie’s eyes — disputed as to cause (injury vs. swimsuit, surgery, allergies).
    • An EMT (years later) described Aaron as agitated during a domestic scene but the memory and timing are disputed.
    • Grant reportedly sought a meeting with pastor Steve Berger shortly before/after concerns about his father; Berger says Grant met him to discuss faith, not allegations.
    • School audio: administration admonishing Gracie/Angie that classroom talk about alleged abuse was affecting students — this is presented as the school minimizing or policing disclosures.
    • Grave plot purchase by Aaron — seen by Angie as menacing; Aaron’s motives unclear.

Parties & institutions involved

  • Angie Solomon — mother, accuser, runs/coordinates Freedom for Gracie social accounts and advocacy presence.
  • Aaron Solomon — ex-husband, former local TV sports anchor, defendant in abuse allegations; owner/beneficiary of a trust/ inheritance (amount disputed).
  • Gracie Solomon — daughter, posted video alleging abuse and accusing father of killing her brother.
  • Grant Solomon — son, died in 2020 at ~18; cause contested.
  • Grace Chapel (Franklin, TN) — mega-church with prominent attendees; pastor Steve Berger (founder) named by accusers; church denies involvement and has sent cease-and-desist letters.
  • Grace Christian Academy — private Christian school attended by the children; its staff’s handling of disclosures is criticized.
  • Local courts, child-protective services, Nashville police — multiple investigations, custody rulings (primary custody granted to Aaron in prior proceedings), several closed CPS investigations.
  • Tennessee Bureau of Investigation — involved in sting/arrest for the alleged hit arrangement.

Legal actions & current status

  • Angie arrested in 2025 for allegedly attempting to hire someone to kill Aaron; the person she contacted was an undercover agent.
  • Aaron filed a defamation lawsuit in 2023 against Angie and others but later withdrew it (reportedly due to the cost/difficulty of proving monetary damages).
  • Multiple civil and criminal allegations have circulated online; many claims remain unproven in court.
  • Grace Chapel has issued formal statements denying knowledge/responsibility and has sent cease-and-desist notices to content creators discussing the case.

Public reaction, online camps & theories

  • Online commentary clusters into three main camps:

    1. Aaron is guilty — abuser and possibly responsible for Grant’s death; used money/connections to manipulate the courts.
    2. Angie is unreliable — possibly mentally unstable and/or manipulating/brainwashing her child to defame Aaron.
    3. Both are problematic — both parents are viewed as having culpable behaviors and the children are victims.

  • Conspiracy gradients around the church:

    • "Light" view: community bias protects familiar men.
    • "Medium" view: Aaron has access to useful information and people protect him.
    • "Dark" view: organized criminal/trafficking networks — widely speculative and unproven.

Host’s framing & tone

  • The episode repeatedly stresses legal caution: many allegations are unproven and details have been condensed from longer public posts, interviews, and a civil defamation filing.
  • Stephanie Soo attempts to aggregate public claims, social-media posts, and documents while noting where evidence is disputed or absent.
  • The host describes the situation as messy, with strong emotions on all sides and significant public division.

Main takeaways

  • The Solomon case is complex, emotionally charged, and legally unsettled. Serious allegations (child sexual abuse, possible culpability in a death) exist but lack incontrovertible public evidence.
  • Institutional responses (church, school, courts, CPS) are focal points for criticism — perceived failures to protect or to fairly adjudicate have fueled online outrage.
  • Angie's arrest for allegedly trying to hire a killer shifted attention from the abuse allegations to alleged criminal retaliation; this arrest was based on an undercover sting.
  • Much of the public discussion is polarized; interpretations largely depend on which sources and claims one finds credible.

Unanswered questions / what to watch for next

  • Official findings on Grant’s death: autopsy details, police investigation outcomes, or any new forensic evidence.
  • Results of the criminal case against Angie (charges, plea, trial outcomes).
  • Any new, corroborated evidence of abuse or institutional cover-up (CPS files, court exhibits, internal church/school records).
  • Whether Grace Chapel or other institutions will be subject to legal scrutiny (civil suits, official inquiries).
  • Part 4 of the series (the host teases more updates and answers).

If you want a prioritized list of documents or clips to review next (court filings, autopsy summary, Gracie’s YouTube video, church statement), I can suggest which pieces of public evidence would be most informative.