A 39-year-old man who was incarcerated in Three Rivers was convicted of offering money for the assault and murder of multiple federal law enforcement officers on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas.
The jury deliberated for about one hour before returning the guilty verdict on eight counts against Aramis Stuckman after a two-day trial, a news release said.
In October 2024, while Stuckman was incarcerated at the Three Rivers Federal Correctional Institution, he wrote three letters seeking the assault, torture and murder of multiple officers in exchange for up to $50,000, the news release said.
The jury heard from the
prosecution that Stuckman had passed the letters to three separate guards.
The jury also heard from the prosecution that he threatened one guard, warning that he would be the next victim if he turned the letter over to authorities.
The defense argued that Stuckman did not write the letters himself or have the resources to follow through on the solicitations.
Stuckman now faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each count of solicitation of murder.
He also faces up to 10 years for each count of solicitation of assault and for threatening a law enforcement officer. He could also be ordered to pay a $250,000 maximum fine.
U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales-Ramos presided over the trial and set sentencing for Dec. 1.
Stuckman has been and will remain in custody pending sentencing.
The FBI conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Special Investigative Services of the Bureau of Prisons.
Felicity Guajardo covers breaking news and public safety. Contact her at felicity.guajardo@caller.com.
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