Overview

• Stephanie Demetrius, 44, allegedly approached a student at the Academy for Urban Scholars High School on March 26, offering $2,000 to kill her estranged husband and providing a $250 down payment.
• Police obtained a recorded phone call in which Demetrius reportedly confirmed payment details and shared information about her husband’s schedule and home.
• The student’s mother discovered suspicious messages on her child’s phone and alerted police, leading to the investigation and Demetrius’ April 1 arrest.
• Demetrius, who is in the process of divorcing her husband, has been released on a $150,000 bond with conditions, including staying away from her husband and the student.
• Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 11, and her employment at the Academy for Urban Scholars High School has been terminated.