Alleged Murder Plot Foiled by Anonymous Tip: Husband Wanted to Kill Wife, Then Buy Silence

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The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department launched an investigation into Darshan Soni, 44, after receiving an anonymous tip that he had asked one of his employees to help carry out a murder plot to kill his wife. According to court documents, Soni allegedly requested that the employee help him buy a silencer, purchase a used car, and provide an alibi. The tipster also revealed that Soni had previously attempted to poison his wife. Police were able to foil the plot after installing a GPS device on the car and recording a conversation between Soni and the employee, in which Soni discussed his marriage and his desire to rectify the situation without violence.

Key Takeaways:

  • **Soni's Alleged Plan:** The husband allegedly asked his employee to help him buy a silencer, purchase a used car, and provide an alibi to help him carry out the murder plot.
  • **Previous Attempt:** Soni had previously attempted to poison his wife, but was not successful.
  • **Employee's Cooperation:** The employee agreed to cooperate with police and provided them with evidence, including a GPS device on the car and an audio recording of a conversation between Soni and himself.
  • **Soni's Statements:** During the conversation, Soni discussed his marriage and his desire to rectify the situation without violence, but also made statements that suggested he was willing to continue with the plan.
  • **Investigation:** The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department launched an investigation into Soni after receiving the anonymous tip and were able to foil the plot.
  • **Arrest:** Soni was taken into custody on May 16 and is currently in the Hamilton County Jail.
  • **Charges:** Soni is facing charges for conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and murder.

Statistics:

  • **Age of Suspect:** Darshan Soni is 44 years old.
  • **Employer:** Soni works at the Compass Property Group.
  • **Employee's Cooperation:** The employee agreed to cooperate with police and provided them with evidence.
  • **Previous Attempt:** Soni had previously attempted to poison his wife.

Sources:

  • Court documents obtained by FOX59/CBS4
  • Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department press release