US Politics | Chilling details of murder-for-hire plot after Carmela Knight’s remains found in fire leading to wild sting operation
THE chilling details of a murder-for-hire plot have been revealed after the discovery of a woman's remains led to a wild sting operation. Carmella Knight, 39, was found burning in a blaze at her home in Pickering, Ontario, eight years ago. 
NBCWhen authorities were called to the couple's burning house eight years ago, the firefighters found Carmela inside '/ ' 
NBCThe wife of David Knight, Carmela, wanted to get a divorce which shook up the plans for the new life he desperately craved '/ ' She had wanted to divorce her husband David Knight after uncovering his affair \- but those plans didn't sit well with him. An autopsy revealed Carmella died from blunt force trauma and strangulation. And the disturbing case will be covered on NBC's Dateline in an episode called Fire and Ice, airing Friday at 10 p.m. The program will tell how husband David offered hired killer Graham MacDonald $100,000 and a job in Florida to murder his wife. Read more on murder 
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TRAGIC LOSS Devastated family pay tribute to 'loving' dad, 41, who was killed in pub attack In a wild sting operation, Graham confessed to undercover cops that he ambushed and attacked the mom of two with a ratchet strap. After some struggle, he strangled her and burned her body in the family's garage. Cops then flipped MacDonald and the sting took shape, Toronto Sun reported. Knight and his killer-for-hire were arrested on February 27, 2015. Most read in The US Sun FREAK ACCIDENTS Horror theme park deaths of two electrocuted and one thrown 60ft from ride HOME ASSAULT Pelosi's husband hurt in 'hammer attack by assailant who asked where's Nancy' KOURT IT OUT Kourtney fans 'mortified' for her kids as they spot 'gross' detail in new pic SHOPPERS' HORROR 'Two people stabbed to death' at Kohl's as cops urge public to avoid store TEARS ON TV Today's Jenna Bush Hager bursts into tears live on air during emotional segment GIRL POWER Today's Craig replaced by Sheinelle as all-female team takes over desk A jury found David and Graham guilty of first-degree murder, arson, and conspiracy to commit murder on February 15, 2019. In April, they were both sentenced to life in prison and are eligible for parole after serving 25 years. The episode about the case is described as: ...Firefighters make a grisly discovery while responding to a fire at the house of Carmela and David Knight in a Toronto, Canada, suburb. ...As a family searches for answers, investigators launch an elaborate undercover sting that reveals a devious murder-for-hire plot and the ultimate betrayal.... It was revealed in the trial that Knight had been living a double life punctuated by a girlfriend he had in Florida. Jill Hartman testified Knight told her that he was divorced when they first met in St. Petersburg in 2012. Knight's wife, Carmela, who he married in 2000, quickly figured out he was having an affair. Read More on The US Sun 
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rest easy Walmart slashes price of holiday essential - it's a must have for families She wanted a divorce as well as custody of their children and support. David was served a notice that expressed his wife's desire to get a divorce in June 2014.
NBCWhen authorities were called to the couple's burning house eight years ago, the firefighters found Carmela inside '/ ' NBCThe wife of David Knight, Carmela, wanted to get a divorce which shook up the plans for the new life he desperately craved '/ ' She had wanted to divorce her husband David Knight after uncovering his affair \- but those plans didn't sit well with him. An autopsy revealed Carmella died from blunt force trauma and strangulation. And the disturbing case will be covered on NBC's Dateline in an episode called Fire and Ice, airing Friday at 10 p.m. The program will tell how husband David offered hired killer Graham MacDonald $100,000 and a job in Florida to murder his wife. Read more on murder TIKTOK 'TRAP' TikToker told mum's ex 'this year you'll be gone' before 'killing him & pal' TRAGIC LOSS Devastated family pay tribute to 'loving' dad, 41, who was killed in pub attack In a wild sting operation, Graham confessed to undercover cops that he ambushed and attacked the mom of two with a ratchet strap. After some struggle, he strangled her and burned her body in the family's garage. Cops then flipped MacDonald and the sting took shape, Toronto Sun reported. Knight and his killer-for-hire were arrested on February 27, 2015. Most read in The US Sun FREAK ACCIDENTS Horror theme park deaths of two electrocuted and one thrown 60ft from ride HOME ASSAULT Pelosi's husband hurt in 'hammer attack by assailant who asked where's Nancy' KOURT IT OUT Kourtney fans 'mortified' for her kids as they spot 'gross' detail in new pic SHOPPERS' HORROR 'Two people stabbed to death' at Kohl's as cops urge public to avoid store TEARS ON TV Today's Jenna Bush Hager bursts into tears live on air during emotional segment GIRL POWER Today's Craig replaced by Sheinelle as all-female team takes over desk A jury found David and Graham guilty of first-degree murder, arson, and conspiracy to commit murder on February 15, 2019. In April, they were both sentenced to life in prison and are eligible for parole after serving 25 years. The episode about the case is described as: ...Firefighters make a grisly discovery while responding to a fire at the house of Carmela and David Knight in a Toronto, Canada, suburb. ...As a family searches for answers, investigators launch an elaborate undercover sting that reveals a devious murder-for-hire plot and the ultimate betrayal.... It was revealed in the trial that Knight had been living a double life punctuated by a girlfriend he had in Florida. Jill Hartman testified Knight told her that he was divorced when they first met in St. Petersburg in 2012. Knight's wife, Carmela, who he married in 2000, quickly figured out he was having an affair. Read More on The US Sun IS HE OK? Pete Davidson 'suffers meltdown on TV show set and throws coffee, candles & a TV' rest easy Walmart slashes price of holiday essential - it's a must have for families She wanted a divorce as well as custody of their children and support. David was served a notice that expressed his wife's desire to get a divorce in June 2014.
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