TikTok influencer Gabbie Gonzalez has been arrested in connection to an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting the father of her daughter, former Why Don’t We singer, Jack Avery.

Inmate records reviewed by The California Post show Gonzalez, 24, was arrested May 18 by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office before later being transferred to Los Angeles County custody and booked on a felony charge.

Records further show Gonzalez is currently being held without bail and was arraigned on Tuesday, May 19, in a Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Gonzalez is being held on a charge of conspiracy to commit murder, while her father, Francisco Gonzalez, was also arrested Monday in Florida in connection to the alleged scheme, according to TMZ.

Law enforcement sources told the outlet that the alleged plot stemmed from a contentious custody battle involving the former couple’s 7-year-old daughter, Lavender.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Francisco allegedly became heavily involved in the dispute, with one witness reportedly telling investigators he once said “it would be cheaper if Jack were dead,” per the report.

The outlet previously reported that Gabbie was arrested last week in Humboldt County, Calif., while allegedly preparing to board a flight before later being transferred to Los Angeles County custody.

Authorities believe the alleged plan dates back to 2021 and included efforts to surveil Avery while he was living in Hawaii. Investigators allege members of the Gonzalez family sought photographs or videos of the singer smoking or drinking that could potentially be used against him in custody proceedings.

One alleged communication cited in the report included Francisco writing, “Call Barca … never too early,” which investigators believe referred to Dustin Barca.

Authorities allege Gabbie and her friend Kai Cordrey later attempted to recruit Barca to threaten Avery.

The outlet further reported that a witness told investigators Gabbie said her father electronically sent Kai $10,000 in April 2021 under the guise of “web-development payments.” Kai later allegedly told investigators the explanation was fabricated and that he had not performed any web services.

Using information provided by Kai, a federal agent later allegedly posed as a hitman and participated in a phone call with Francisco, during which investigators claim payments and the intended target were discussed.

Avery filed for a court-ordered protection and is seeking sole custody of their daughter following Gabbie’s arrest, according to court documents obtained by The California Post.

In the filings, submitted Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Avery requested a domestic violence restraining order against Gabbie and asked the court to grant him “sole legal and sole physical custody” of their daughter, Lavender Avery, while also requesting that the social media influencer have no visitation pending further proceedings.

Avery alleged in his filing that Gabbie’s arrest, along with what he described as ongoing harassment and safety concerns, prompted the emergency request. 

“The acts of abuse described in the attached declaration have taken place in front of the minor child. Gabriela attempted to kill me by hiring a hit man. Gabriela is not stable and not able to act in the best interest of our daughter,” the filing stated.

He also claimed their daughter was temporarily placed with a foster family in Northern California after Gabbie’s arrest before he traveled to pick her up himself.

Avery additionally alleged in the filing that the situation caused him “fear of death, chronic anxiety, depression, [and] post-traumatic stress disorder.”

The reported investigation appears to have been ongoing for years. In a September interview, Avery previously recalled FBI agents arriving at his home to warn him someone was allegedly attempting to have him killed, though he did not publicly identify Gabbie at the time and still praised her parenting.

Gabbie built a sizable social media following through lifestyle content, travel videos and posts documenting motherhood and daily life.

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