A Florida man and woman have been charged with murder after a prostitution plot to steal another man’s car in June didn’t go as planned, authorities announced Wednesday.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced that Michael Montgomery, 47, and Jessica Long, 37, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Wayne Barlow, 40, whose body was found on the side of the road. .
Officials said Barlow’s death was suspicious and it was later determined that he died of a gunshot wound to the head, with signs of strangulation and blunt force trauma.
According to an arrest affidavit obtained by investigators, an investigation revealed text messages between Long and Barlow in which they agreed to meet in a wooded area and have sex, in which Barlow would pay. It is said that it was. FOX 35 Orlando.
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Jessica Long, 37, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of killing Wayne Barlow near Ocala, Florida, in June. (Marion County Sheriff’s Office)
According to the affidavit, after Barlow paid Long $80 through Cash App, Long told Montgomery that they had planned to have sex in the woods near Ocala’s Regal Park neighborhood. He allegedly signaled for her to help steal the car.
However, according to people involved, their plan ended in a huge failure.
Barlow realized his car had been stolen and was being attacked long before Montgomery jumped in, according to the affidavit.
The affidavit alleges that Montgomery acted as the “perpetrator” in the pair’s plan to steal Barlow’s car while Long had sex with Barlow in a secluded area. has been done. (Marion County Sheriff’s Office)
While Long was driving, Montgomery allegedly pulled Barlow out of the car, assaulted her with what appeared to be a pipe, and attempted to run her over, according to the sheriff’s office. Witnesses said Montgomery then approached Barlow and allegedly shot him.
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Montgomery reportedly told investigators that he agreed to participate in a free drug and sex scheme. According to the department, she has previous arrests for grand theft, resisting arrest, prostitution and drug possession.
Long and Montgomery are charged with robbery and murder. Montgomery faces additional charges including parole violation, resisting arrest and aggravated assault.
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Both are being held in the Marion County Jail without bail.
