Federal Murder-for-Hire Indictment
New Jersey Woman Faces Federal Indictment in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot
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Diiorio allegedly first met the confidential informant at a Wawa in Runnemede on March 31, 2025, then continued discussing the planned killings through phone calls and text messages over the following days.
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The targeted officer reportedly told investigators that he had met Diiorio when she was his barber, began dating her afterward, ended the relationship on March 6, 2025, and had previously obtained a temporary restraining order against her in August 2024; the order was later dropped.
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The federal indictment alleges that Diiorio used her cellphone and other interstate-commerce facilities during the alleged scheme, which prosecutors say took place from about March 30 through April 5, 2025.
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Diiorio made her first federal court appearance after the indictment, and her detention hearing was scheduled for Sept. 14; prosecutors said a conviction could carry a maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison.
Jaclyn D. Diiorio, 28, of Runnemede, New Jersey, has been federally indicted for allegedly trying to arrange the murders of her former boyfriend, a Philadelphia police officer, and his 19-year-old daughter. According to Yahoo News, Diiorio allegedly met a confidential informant posing as a hitman on Tinder, offered $12,000 for the killings, and paid him $500 down in April 2025 before her arrest.
The indictment charges Diiorio with two counts of using interstate commerce facilities in a murder-for-hire scheme. Wide Open Country reports she is being held pending a detention hearing scheduled for September 14, with prosecutors seeking a conviction that could carry a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Her attorney said she plans to plead not guilty.
How Investigators Stopped the Alleged Plot
Federal investigators prevented the suspected killings by deploying a confidential informant who posed as a hitman on Tinder. According to Kentucky.com, Diiorio first met the undercover informant at a Wawa in Runnemede on March 31, 2025. Over the following days, she discussed the planned murders through phone calls and text messages, allegedly agreeing to pay $12,000 total.
During an in-person meeting in Gloucester Township in April 2025, Diiorio allegedly handed over a $500 down payment to the informant. Kansas.com reports the entire scheme unfolded between March 30 and April 5, 2025, after which authorities arrested her before either target was harmed.
The Ex-Boyfriend and Prior Restraining Order
Diiorio allegedly met the police officer target when she was his barber. San Luis Obispo reports that the officer ended their relationship on March 6, 2025, just weeks before she allegedly began seeking a hitman. He had previously obtained a temporary restraining order against her in August 2024, though it was later dropped.
Why Federal Prosecutors Took Over the Case
Federal prosecutors charged Diiorio with using interstate commerce facilities—specifically her cellphone and related communications—in the alleged murder-for-hire scheme. This interstate-commerce element gave federal authorities jurisdiction, allowing them to replace the pending New Jersey state case. Federal charges can carry steeper penalties than state charges, and prosecutors say a conviction here could mean up to 20 years in prison.
What's Next and Presumption of Innocence
The indictment formally alleges Diiorio committed federal murder-for-hire offenses but does not establish guilt. She is entitled to a presumption of innocence, and prosecutors must prove their case in court. Her detention hearing on September 14 will determine whether she remains held until trial, while her defense team has signaled she plans to plead not guilty to all charges.
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