Overview of "Wife Hires Hitman To Kill Husband Slowly After Daughter Says He SA’d Her As a Baby" (Stephanie Soo)
This episode (Rotten Mango-style true-crime breakdown hosted by Stephanie Soo) covers the Solomon family saga: long-running, highly public, and deeply contested allegations that local TV personality Aaron Solomon sexually abused his daughter Gracie beginning in childhood; the family's fractured divorce and custody fight; the mysterious death of their son Grant in 2020; and, in 2025, Angie (Angelia) Solomon’s arrest after she attempted to hire a supposed hitman (an undercover agent) to kill Aaron. The episode traces competing narratives, key dates, recorded conversations, public accusations (including a viral YouTube video by Gracie), and the legal and social fallout — emphasizing how messy, disputed, and difficult-to-verify this case is.
Key people
- Angie (Angelia) Solomon — mother, ex-wife of Aaron; arrested in 2025 for an alleged murder-for-hire plot.
- Aaron Solomon — former local news/sports anchor (Channel 4); accused by family members of sexual abuse and other crimes; denies allegations.
- Gracie Solomon — daughter; posted a 2021 YouTube video alleging decades of abuse by her father.
- Grant Solomon — son; died in 2020 under circumstances that sparked more scrutiny and accusations.
- “Backseat man” — undercover law-enforcement agent who posed as a hitman and recorded Angie during the sting.
- Dr. Fortnell (Fattrell?) — psychiatrist referenced by Angie as having treated the family; cited for diagnoses in Angie's narrative.
Timeline — major dates
- 2013: Contentious divorce; custody awarded primarily to Aaron. Angie alleges ongoing abuse/controlling behavior long before/after this year.
- May 9, 2013: “Shower incident” — mutually conflicting accounts (Angie says Aaron tried to strangle her; Aaron says she attempted suicide).
- 2020: Death of son Grant Solomon — intensifies public scrutiny and allegations.
- May 12, 2021: Gracie (age 14) posts a YouTube video accusing her father of sexual abuse and grooming; gains local attention (~181k views).
- 2021–2024: Public disputes, defamation suits, social media campaigns, GoFundMe funds (~$200k), and increased online attention.
- April 11, 2025: Angie meets an undercover agent in a Cool Springs Mall parking lot to arrange a murder-for-hire; the meeting is recorded.
- 2025 (after the sting): Angie is arrested for attempted murder-for-hire; Aaron is later (according to the host) accused in broader trafficking-related allegations (claims referenced but not verified in episode).
Main allegations and competing narratives
- Angie's version:
- Claims Aaron sexually abused daughter Gracie starting when she was very young (Angie says Gracie told her the abuse started around age 5 and included inserting objects during baths).
- Claims Aaron threatened to take the children away if she told anyone; alleges he destroyed her phone with detailed notes as intimidation.
- Says Aaron controlled finances, isolated her, engaged in grooming and sexual misconduct with minors (including outreach at school events), and was emotionally/physically abusive.
- States she felt she had no legal or safe recourse and sought extrajudicial solutions (the murder-for-hire approach).
- Aaron’s version:
- Firmly denies sexual abuse, grooming, or other crimes alleged by Angie and Gracie.
- Claims Angie fabricated allegations, manipulated the children, and sought to turn them against him.
- Provides alternative explanations for incidents (e.g., says Angie attempted suicide in 2013, describes patterns of her instability).
- Sued Angie for defamation in response to public accusations.
- Gracie’s 2021 YouTube video:
- First-person account from a then-14-year-old alleging long-term sexual and emotional abuse by her father, claims of manipulation, and fear; ends with “I want my dad gone.”
Murder-for-hire sting (what happened)
- Angie arranged a meeting in a mall parking lot with someone she believed to be a hitman.
- She provided detailed information about Aaron’s schedule, access points, and alleged vulnerabilities; discussed wanting the killing to be “slow” rather than quick.
- Angie gave the undercover agent her car registration as collateral, promising payment later from a trust that would go to her daughter.
- The “hitman” was an undercover officer; the whole conversation was recorded and later played in court. Angie was arrested on murder-for-hire charges.
Evidence, public records, and reliability issues
- Many allegations remain unproven in criminal court. There are family-court proceedings, defamation suits, and public postings of documents — but the hosts note:
- Tennessee public records/court access is difficult; FOIA/Court clerks have been slow or resistant.
- Much of the material circulating online comes from one side or from social-media posts (screenshots, annotated medical/court documents) whose provenance and accuracy can’t be independently confirmed by the host.
- Both sides have contradictory claims about events, diagnoses, and motives — making it hard to determine the objective truth from public posts alone.
Public reaction and fallout
- The case became a local and then national topic (news segments, true-crime creators, GoFundMe fundraising).
- Community in Franklin, Tennessee, is split: some support Gracie and Angie; others back Aaron. Family members (including Angie’s own father and sister) have reportedly sided with Aaron in court testimony.
- Online discourse includes strong, polarized positions and conspiracy-like theorizing; the host warns about the case’s emotional and triggering content.
Notable quotes (from the episode/transcripts)
- Gracie (from her video): “My father is a monster… I found my voice to be able to tell you that my father has r‑worded me… I want my dad gone.”
- Angie (to the supposed hitman): “He belongs in prison, or he belongs underground.”
- Undercover agent: “There’s trust going both ways here.”
Unanswered questions / open issues
- Were criminal charges against Aaron for sexual abuse ever filed or prosecuted? (Public CPS investigations allegedly found no substantiation; details remain contested.)
- What are the official findings (if any) concerning Grant’s 2020 death? Was Aaron investigated in connection to Grant’s death?
- What will be the outcome of Angie’s murder-for-hire charges? What court evidence beyond the recorded meeting will be admitted?
- How reliable are the medical notes, screenshots, and court documents circulating online (many were posted and annotated by interested parties)?
Trigger warning
The episode contains allegations and discussions of child sexual abuse, incest, domestic violence, and suicide attempts. Tread carefully if these topics are triggering.
Takeaways / What to watch next
- This is a highly contested, decade-plus family conflict with serious allegations on both sides and limited public verification.
- The recorded murder-for-hire conversation is a pivotal, provable event that led to Angie’s arrest — but it does not by itself adjudicate the underlying abuse claims.
- Expect more developments in subsequent installments (the host indicated a part two); follow confirmed court filings and reliable local reporting for verified updates rather than social-media assertions.
- If you’re researching this case: prioritize court records, police reports, and reputable local-nation coverage — be cautious with screenshots and social posts posted by involved parties.