St. Louis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Murder-for-Hire
A federal judge sentenced Eric Washington for his role in a 2023 plot to kill Andreaia Worthem for insurance money.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Financial Crime
Judge Henry Autrey sentenced 48-year-old Eric Washington to 30 years in prison for his role in the 2023 murder-for-hire of 53-year-old Andreaia Worthem. Washington and two others were involved in a plot orchestrated by Worthem's son to collect a $150,000 insurance payout.
Why it matters
The case exposes a cold-blooded conspiracy involving familial betrayal and the exploitation of addiction for financial gain. All three defendants pleaded guilty to charges related to the deadly murder-for-hire scheme.
Eric Washington received a 30-year federal prison sentence following his guilty plea. His co-conspirators, Andrew C. Hubbard and Kim Alexis Mosley, are awaiting their own sentencing hearings.
The players
Eric Washington
He is the 48-year-old man who admitted to shooting the victim in exchange for money and drugs.
Andrew C. Hubbard
He is the 40-year-old son of the victim who orchestrated the scheme to claim an insurance policy.
Andreaia Worthem
She was the 53-year-old victim of the murder-for-hire conspiracy.
Kim Alexis Mosley
She was a co-conspirator who was offered $50,000 to assist in the fatal shooting.
Henry Autrey
He is the federal judge who presided over the sentencing of Washington.
The details
Washington picked up the victim from her home using her drug addiction to gain compliance before driving her to the 4400 block of Kennerly Avenue, where he shot her multiple times. In exchange for his participation, Washington was promised $10,000 but only received $450 along with cocaine and marijuana.
Timeline
June 2023: Andrew C. Hubbard created the murder plan.
July 6, 2023: Eric Washington killed Andreaia Worthem.
October 21, 2026: Washington was sentenced in federal court.
December 1, 2026: Hubbard is scheduled for sentencing.
January 20, 2027: Kim Alexis Mosley is scheduled for sentencing.
Legal Context
This case highlights the severe federal prosecution of murder-for-hire conspiracies under existing statutes. Such crimes are consistently treated with significant prison terms to deter the use of fatal violence for financial exploitation.
The resolution of this case brings a conclusion to a violent episode that occurred in the 4400 block of Kennerly Avenue. Residents in the area may find closure knowing the individuals responsible for the planning and execution of the crime have been held accountable in federal court.
The takeaway
This case serves as a grim reminder of how predatory individuals can exploit the vulnerabilities of others for financial gain. Federal sentencing in such matters underscores the severe legal consequences for those who orchestrate or carry out murder-for-hire schemes.
What happens next
Andrew C. Hubbard is scheduled to be sentenced on December 1, 2026, while Kim Alexis Mosley is scheduled to be sentenced on January 20, 2027.
Further reading
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