A substitute teacher in Ohio tried to outsource her husband’s execution by paying a high school student $2,000 to pull the trigger, advising the teen hitman that neighbors “wouldn’t care” about gunfire.
At a Glance
- Stephanie Demetrius, an Ohio substitute teacher, allegedly offered a high school student $2,000 to murder her estranged husband
- The plot was discovered when the student’s mother found incriminating text messages and alerted police
- Demetrius provided the student with a $250 down payment and details about her husband’s schedule
- Court records revealed she had a history of “possessive and controlling behavior” and previous threats against her husband
- She faces first-degree conspiracy charges and is free on a $150,000 bond pending an April 11 court hearing
Public School Teacher Recruits Student for Murder Plot
In a disturbing case that blurs the lines between education and criminal conspiracy, Stephanie Demetrius, a substitute teacher at Academy for Urban Scholars High School in Ohio, has been charged with first-degree conspiracy after allegedly recruiting a student to murder her estranged husband. The bizarre and chilling plot unfolded when Demetrius approached a high school student and offered him $2,000 to carry out the killing, even providing a $250 down payment to seal the sinister deal. What’s perhaps most shocking is how casually she dismissed potential concerns about the murder.
According to court documents, when the student expressed concerns about neighbors hearing gunshots, Demetrius coldly replied that “they don’t care about the neighbors.” She meticulously provided details about her husband’s work-from-home schedule and when her children would be out of the house, demonstrating a calculated approach to ensuring the murder would go smoothly. The teacher even went so far as to record a phone call confirming the remaining payment details, stating she still owed an additional $1,500 once the deed was done.
Attentive Mother Discovers Murder-for-Hire Scheme
Thank God for parents who actually monitor their children’s phones. The entire murder plot was ultimately foiled when the student’s vigilant mother discovered text messages discussing the plan and immediately contacted authorities. Columbus Division of Police Sergeant James Fuqua highlighted the critical role parental oversight played in preventing what could have been a tragedy. This case demonstrates exactly why parents should be involved in their children’s digital lives – a refreshing counterpoint to the typical leftist narrative that teens deserve “privacy” from parental oversight.
“Without their help, some of this might not have come to light. This was a situation where a parent was able to capture things inside this young person’s phone and contact authorities,” said Columbus Division of Police Sgt. James Fuqua.
Fuqua didn’t mince words when describing the teacher’s actions, stating that “This particular teacher was attempting to groom this young person into committing murder.” The use of the term “groom” is particularly apt – Demetrius was using her position of authority to manipulate a minor into committing a heinous crime, exploiting the natural power imbalance between teacher and student for her murderous ends. Yet another example of how public schools have become breeding grounds for the most depraved adult behaviors.
History of Threats and Controlling Behavior
As the investigation unfolded, a disturbing pattern of previous threats and unstable behavior emerged. Prosecutor Parker Schwartz cited Demetrius’s history of “possessive and controlling behavior” toward her estranged husband, who had already obtained a protection order against her. Court records revealed past accusations including assault and property damage, painting a picture of a deeply troubled individual who should never have been entrusted with the education of young minds in the first place.
“When asked if the neighbors would hear the gunfire, she advised that they don’t care about the neighbors.”
While Demetrius’s public defender claims the allegations are “fabricated,” the evidence appears substantial. She’s currently free on a $150,000 bond with strict conditions prohibiting contact with both her husband and the student involved. The Academy for Urban Scholars High School has remained conspicuously silent on the matter, raising questions about their vetting processes for educators. Perhaps if schools spent less time pushing radical gender ideology and more time conducting basic background checks, dangerous individuals wouldn’t find themselves in positions of authority over impressionable young minds.
