A 28-year-old woman from New Jersey has been indicted on federal charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire scheme involving her ex-boyfriend and his daughter. Jaclyn D. Diiorio, from Runnemede, is accused of attempting to arrange the killings after connecting with a confidential informant through the dating app Tinder.
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The incident allegedly began in March 2025, shortly after Diiorio and her former boyfriend—a 53-year-old Philadelphia police officer—ended their relationship. Reports indicate they had met when she worked as his barber, and they separated on March 6, just a few weeks prior to the events that unfolded next.
Court documents reveal that Diiorio first interacted with the informant on Tinder, later meeting in person at a Wawa convenience store in her hometown on March 31. Following their initial encounter, they exchanged numerous messages and phone calls, during which she reportedly articulated her desire for both her ex-boyfriend and his 19-year-old daughter to be killed.
Diiorio allegedly offered a considerable sum of £12,000 for the murders. By April 4, she reportedly met the informant again at a Dollar General parking lot in Gloucester Township. During this meeting, she allegedly handed over £500 in cash as a down payment for the killings, according to prosecutors.
Immediately after this exchange, Diiorio was arrested by the Gloucester Township Police Department’s Special Response Team. She now faces serious charges in New Jersey, including two counts of first-degree attempted murder and one count of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, alongside one count of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
The discovery of the alleged plot was made more troubling by the fact that Diiorio had previously sought a temporary restraining order against her former boyfriend during the summer of 2024, although this order was later dropped. Such a history adds further context to the nature of their tumultuous relationship.
On September 9, federal prosecutors announced the indictment, prompting Diiorio to make her first court appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Scott W. Reid. She is currently being held in federal custody, with a detention hearing slated for September 14. The indictment details the charges against her and includes a notice seeking forfeiture of any assets used in the crime, specifically noting the £500 cash she reportedly delivered during the transaction.
If convicted of the federal charges, Diiorio could face a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment. The dramatic series of events has garnered attention, raising questions about the depths of personal conflict and its potential implications on both individuals involved as well as the wider community.
As the case proceeds, updates will likely follow, drawing interest from those monitoring developments in crime and legal proceedings in the region. The story reflects a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding relationships and the often unforeseen consequences of emotional distress.