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New Jersey Woman Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot Targeting Ex-Boyfriend and His Daughter

Jaclyn Diiorio allegedly used Tinder to recruit a hitman, offering $12,000 and paying $500 upfront before being arrested last week.

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Overview

  • Jaclyn Diiorio, 26, of Runnemede, New Jersey, is accused of plotting to kill her ex-boyfriend, a Philadelphia police officer, and his 19-year-old daughter.
  • Authorities say Diiorio used Tinder to contact a man, offering him $12,000 to carry out the murders and meeting him on April 4 to provide a $500 cash payment.
  • The plot was uncovered after the Tinder match and a confidential informant alerted law enforcement, prompting an investigation.
  • Diiorio was arrested on April 4 in Gloucester Township and is being held at the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing on April 9.
  • The case highlights the use of digital platforms in criminal schemes and follows a history of domestic disputes between Diiorio and her ex-boyfriend, including a prior Molotov cocktail attack on his home.