A south Georgia woman, Brandi Steverson, age 48, finds herself in legal trouble following her arrest for charges related to an alleged plot to have her husband murdered. As reported by Atlanta News First, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has charged Steverson with criminal attempt to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The case against the Douglas resident unfolded after someone reported to the Coffee County Sheriff's Office that Steverson had inquired about hiring a hitman. This individual's identity, acting out of concern, initiated the sequence of events that led to the GBI's involvement following the sheriff's office request for help. The GBI then placed an undercover agent that Steverson made a payment to with a promise of more to come upon the completion of her husband's murder, according to authorities.
Currently, Steverson is being held at the Coffee County Jail while the investigation is still active. Further details on this case are being gathered as the GBI continues to piece together the full scope of the alleged plot. Both the Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office and Fitzgerald Police Department have lent their assistance in this multi-agency investigation effort.
Community members with any information have been urged to come forward and assist law enforcement. Calls for public assistance were echoed by WALB News, citing various avenues available for tips including a dedicated phone line, an online submission form, and a mobile app. Following the completion of the investigation, the Waycross Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office is anticipated to prosecute, handling the case file given.
Any updates on the case and Steverson's legal proceedings will hinge on the ongoing investigation and any further evidence that emerges as the GBI and supporting law enforcement agencies continue their work.
