Melissa Smith, 38, was charged Tuesday with conspiracy to commit first-degree intentional homicide. Bond was set at $1 million cash, and she returns to court Aug. 19 for a preliminary hearing.
According to the complaint, the confidential informant (labelled as “CI” in most of the complaint) met with Smith in early August.
“On the recording, CI discussed with Smith possible payment of $500, or Smith relieving a $520 debt owed by CI from a vehicle transaction. The plan was for CI to execute the murder, and CI told Smith that CI would need duct tape and plastic or tarp, for purposes of moving the body. CI and Smith had prior discussions about obtaining a gun for the murder, but during the recorded conversation, CI suggested that would not be necessary, and that V1 was smaller, so CI could break V1’s neck. Smith mentioned her plan to move out of the area, and indicated she was going to take money from V1’s residence. CI had previously relayed to investigators that Smith believed V1 had drug money stashed at V1’s residence, which was located in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Smith talked about having to sell her property before leaving, including her vehicle,” the complaint states.
Smith had plans to leave the country to go to the Dominican Republic, the informant said.
When confronted by police, however, Smith denied any knowledge of a murder plot.
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