Murrieta Woman And Three Accomplices Charged In Alleged Murder For Hire Plot Against Ex-Boyfriend

Ignacia Cadaos Perkins and three others are charged in a Murrieta murder for hire scheme. Police say they targeted the woman's ex-boyfriend, Aaron Parr.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 23, 2026, 6:46 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Los Angeles Times

Homicide Investigation Uncovers Targeted Conspiracy

A complex investigation into the death of a 30 year old Murrieta resident has led to the discovery of an alleged murder for hire scheme. On January 13, local authorities discovered the body of Aaron Parr inside an apartment located in the 24000 block of Jackson Avenue. While initial details regarding the specific cause of death remained restricted, the Murrieta Police Department quickly transitioned the case into a homicide inquiry. Detectives spent weeks tracing the digital and financial footprints of those closest to the victim, eventually uncovering evidence of a premeditated plot to end his life.

Ex-Girlfriend Identified As Primary Orchestrator

The investigation reached a breakthrough when police identified the victim’s former partner as the individual who allegedly commissioned the attack. Ignacia Cadaos Perkins, 40, now faces three major murder related charges for her suspected role in organizing the hit. According to the Murrieta Police Department, Perkins sought out external assistance to carry out the act, shifting the case from a domestic dispute to a criminal conspiracy. While the motive has not been explicitly detailed by prosecutors, the charges suggest a high degree of planning and the exchange of incentives to facilitate the crime.

Arrests Of Suspected Hitman And Accomplices

The crackdown on the conspiracy resulted in the apprehension of three additional male suspects believed to be the executors or facilitators of the plot. Among those facing murder charges is James Lawrence Petri, who investigators have linked to the physical commission of the crime. According to Jasmine Mendez of the Los Angeles Times, the police believe that the network of individuals involved may extend beyond those currently in custody. The simultaneous arrest of four individuals indicates that law enforcement has secured enough coordinated evidence to argue that the group acted as a singular criminal entity to ensure the victim's death.