John Franklin Howard (Frank Howard)
John Franklin Howard is an American man convicted in connection with an attempted murder-for-hire plot against his wife in Texas. The case gained attention due to the level of planning and the use of a hired attacker. He was later convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Early Life
John Franklin Howard is an American man from Texas. Publicly available information about his early life is limited.
As an adult, he lived in Carrollton, Texas, and was married. Prior to the offence, he was known within his community and maintained a stable outward lifestyle.
Killing Spree
John Franklin Howard’s actions relate to a single incident in August 2012.
The case involved one intended victim within a domestic relationship. The incident is classified as an attempted homicide rather than a completed killing.
Modus Operandi
Howard orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot by paying another individual to carry out the attack.
The hired attacker confronted the victim at her residence and used a firearm. The offence involved planning, financial exchange, and delegation of the act rather than direct physical involvement.
Capture
Following the shooting, law enforcement identified and arrested the individual who carried out the attack.
The investigation linked John Franklin Howard to the planning and payment for the crime. He was subsequently arrested and charged.
Trial & Sentence
John Franklin Howard was charged with attempted capital murder. He was convicted, with the court determining that arranging and paying for the attack met the legal threshold for the offence with life imprisonment.
Quotes
"My husband hired a hitman to kill me but I forgive him."— Nancy Howard
