64-year-old Illinois man offered thousands to have former business partner killed with bow and arrow: police

A 64-year-old Illinois man is accused of planning a murder-for-hire of his former business partner in Florida, according to authorities.

Jan 17, 2024 - 19:05
64-year-old Illinois man offered thousands to have former business partner killed with bow and arrow: police

A 64-year-old Illinois man is facing criminal charges for planning the murder of his former business partner in Florida with a crossbow and arrow, according to authorities. 

In a press release, prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Ben Patrick Mullavey, 64, offered up to $10,000 for the murder.

Mullavey said his partner owed him $200,000, and legal proceedings to get that money back were not going well, according to the affidavit.

Authorities stated that Mullavey tried hiring a man to carry out the murder and drove to Sikeston, Missouri, to meet with him to discuss the plan. 

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During the meeting, Mullavy provided the man with the name and description of his former business partner, as well as instructions on how he wanted the murder carried out. 

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Mullavy then proceeded to supply the hit man with $1,000 as a "prepayment," money to cover other expenses, directions to a restaurant next to the victim’s wine bar, and a Florida license plate to help him blend in, along with the unusual murder weapon.

If convicted, Mullavey faces up to ten years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.