Three Pleaded Guilty in St. Louis Murder-for-Hire Plot
Three defendants admitted to their roles in the 2023 death of a woman targeted for insurance money.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Financial Crime
Three individuals have pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges for their roles in a murder-for-hire scheme that left a woman dead in St. Louis. Prosecutors say the plot was motivated by a $150,000 life insurance policy.
Why it matters
The case highlights the extreme measures taken in financial crimes, where perpetrators orchestrated a fatal shooting to cash in on a life insurance policy. The guilty pleas bring a conclusion to the legal process for those involved in the 2023 incident.
Kim Alexis Mosley, Andrew C. Hubbard, and Eric Washington all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire. Sentencing hearings for the three are scheduled between October 2026 and January 2027.
The players
Andreaia Worthem
She was the 53-year-old victim of the murder-for-hire plot.
Andrew C. Hubbard
He was the mastermind who secured an insurance policy on the victim.
Eric Washington
He served as the gunman who carried out the shooting in a St. Louis alley.
Kim Alexis Mosley
She was an accomplice who conspired in the plot for a promised payment.
The details
Andrew C. Hubbard allegedly initiated the plan in April 2019 by taking out a $150,000 insurance policy on Andreaia Worthem. Eric Washington then drove Worthem to an alley on Kennerly Avenue on July 6, 2023, where he shot her to death before the defendants attempted to collect the insurance proceeds.
Timeline
Hubbard applied for the life insurance policy in April 2019.
Andreaia Worthem was killed on July 6, 2023.
Eric Washington is scheduled for sentencing on October 21, 2026.
Andrew C. Hubbard is scheduled for sentencing on December 1, 2026.
Kim Alexis Mosley is scheduled for sentencing on January 20, 2027.
Legal Context
This case follows the established federal sentencing guidelines for conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire within the United States justice system. These legal frameworks dictate the specific procedural path for defendants who plead guilty to capital-related financial crimes.
Residents of the Kennerly Avenue area may find closure knowing that the individuals responsible for the violent 2023 incident have entered guilty pleas. This resolution marks a significant step in securing justice for the local community.
The takeaway
Financial crimes involving violent plots are prosecuted with severe federal penalties to deter the exploitation of life insurance for profit. Residents are reminded to be aware of the serious legal ramifications associated with participating in any criminal conspiracies.
Further reading
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