Former Food Network Chef Pleads No Contest to Soliciting Murder

By PopEater Staff Posted Oct 27th 2010 06:33AM

Former Food Network chef Juan-Carlos Cruz pleaded no contest to charges he tried to hire two homeless men to murder his wife, Jennifer Campbell, PEOPLE reports.

The 48-year-old Cruz now faces up to nine years in prison.

The former 'Calorie Commando' and 'Weighing In' host was arrested in May in Santa Monica, California, after being accused of soliciting the men to kill Campbell.

TMZ reported that Cruz planned to pay the men $1,000 in torn-up $100 bills -- half before the murder, half after.

"Have already been burned with whole bills then no show thats why do it this way," a text message TMZ contends was sent from Cruz to a phone provided for the homeless men reads. Cruz also allegedly sent a text telling the men he had a second party ready for the job if they weren't up to the task.

Cruz had been under investigation by police in early May, and was taken into custody after an undercover operation in which the homeless men he attempted to hire recorded a conversation with him.

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Wednesday 27 October

By zbxhc

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Cruz had been under investigation by police in early May, and was taken into custody after an undercover operation in which the homeless men he attempted to hire recorded a conversation with him. I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via age'gapsingles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends..

By Katie

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The 48-year-old Cruz now faces up to nine years in prison.
.....This is an example of what is wrong with America. Why only 9 years? He paid other people to kill his wife. As far as he was concerned, the deed was done. He should get twice that sentence with 10 years before being eligible for parole.

By chris

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Again, clearly displays why prisons are full and spouses who cheat get caught. Lets see, I'll text someone instructions or love notes, so there will be a trail. . The result of this will be he will get to text instructions and lovenotes to his cell mate ."Be gentle............. I'm an idiot."

By gai

ship him back to mexico with the rest of the murderers.........or are they all here?

Thursday 28 October

By Jenn

How do you know he's Mexican? And even if he is, what does that have to do with it? You know white people hire people all the time to kill their spouses. Ever think of that?

By flip'

See what happens when you use too much Splenda!

By Gunslinger1v

Denise should boot him , she can do much better han a washed out actor who will never be faithfull

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