A 64-year-old Illinois man is facing criminal charges in Florida for allegedly plotting to kill his former business partner with a crossbow and arrow, authorities said.
Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced in a press release that Ben Patrick Mullaby, 64, has offered up to $10,000 in restitution on the murder charge.
According to the affidavit, Malabay said her partner owed her $200,000 and that her legal process to get that money back was unsuccessful.
Authorities said Mullaby tried to hire a man to carry out the murder and drove to Sikeston, Missouri, to discuss the plan.
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An Illinois man offered a hitman a reward of up to $10,000 and a bow and arrow to kill his former business partner. (St. Petersburg)
During the meeting, Mouraby gave the man the name and description of his former business partner, as well as instructions on how to kill him.
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Mullaby then gave the killer a $1,000 “upfront” payment, money to cover other expenses, directions to a restaurant next door to the victim's wine bar, and an unusual weapon to help the victim blend in. He continued to hand over his Florida license plate. .
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If convicted, Mr. Murabay could face up to 10 years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.
