30 July 2023 , 22:11
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A former beauty pageant queen and wife of former college football star Robert Shiver was arrested by local police over allegations of planning her husband's murder in collusion with her Bahamian lover.
Lindsay Shiver, 36, is currently in custody alongside her lover, Terrance Bethel, 28, and an alleged hitman, Farron Newbold, 29.
The alleged elaborate plot to kill Robert Shiver, a former Auburn University football player and long snapper for the Atlanta Falcons, was uncovered on July 16 when authorities were investigating a break-in at Grabber's Bar and Grill in Abaco. During their probe, police discovered WhatsApp messages discussing the sinister plan. It wasn’t immediately known which of Shiver, Bethel or Newbold owned the phone.
Lindsay had an affair with Terrance Bethel while the family was residing in The Bahamas - leading Robert to file for divorce, it is claimed (@lshiver/Instagram)Lindsay Shiver and Terrance Bethel allegedly began their affair while the Shiver family was residing in The Bahamas. Upon discovering the extramarital relationship, Robert filed for divorce.
However, authorities assert that Lindsay, determined to carry out her heinous plan, recruited her lover, Bethel, and allegedly hired Newbold to execute the murder.
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The trio appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley on Friday, where they were remanded to jail without entering a plea. They are scheduled to return to court on October 5 for further proceedings. The three suspects are currently being held in a jail facility in Nassau.
Lindsay Shiver, 36, was caught when Bahamian police accidentally stumbled on her alleged scheme (@lshiver/Instagram)Lindsay and Robert Shiver have a history dating back to their meeting at a fitness class at Auburn University in 2007. Their relationship seemed idyllic, as evident from Lindsay's Instagram posts celebrating their love and family life, which includes their three sons, the youngest being only four years old.
In 2020, Lindsay Shiver wrote on Instagram, “The key to a perfect marriage, is having two imperfect people, who refuse to give up on each other. So thankful for that fitness class 13 years ago that brought us together and all of the love, laughter, and life we have created ever since! I love you babe."
Robert Shiver was a snapper for the Auburn Tigers from 2006-2008 (NFL)Before being accused of orchestrating her husband’s killing, Lindsay Shiver was named Miss Houston County in 2005, finishing second in the National Peanut Festival pageant that year, according to the outlet.
Robert's football career took a turn after he was released from the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2009 season. He subsequently found a new path with Senior Life Insurance Company, where he started working in recruitment
The Shiver family's affluent lifestyle allowed them frequent visits to The Bahamas, indulging in luxury boat rides, and even experiencing private jet travel.