Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Murder-for-Hire and Obstruction of Justice Charges

Shocking revelations unfold in a fraud case as Alexander Leszczynski attempts to orchestrate a sinister plot from jail.

Tampa, Florida - Alexander Leszczynski, a 24-year-old resident of North Redington Beach, has pleaded guilty to charges of murder-for-hire and obstruction of justice, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Leszczynski, who controlled a fictitious corporate entity, faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each count. A sentencing date is yet to be determined.

Court documents reveal that on October 7, 2020, Leszczynski filed a warranty deed with the Pinellas County Clerk of Court, fraudulently attempting to transfer a property in Redington Shores, Florida, from its rightful owners (referred to as Victim 1 and Victim 2) to his fictitious company, Aura, Inc.

In April 2022, a grand jury in the Middle District of Florida indicted Leszczynski on multiple fraud charges, including those related to the property owned by Victim 1 and Victim 2, in the case of United States v. Alexander Leszczynski, 8:22-cr-155-MSS-SPF. Following his arraignment on May 17, 2022, Leszczynski was ordered to be detained, and his fraud trial was scheduled for October with United States District Judge Mary S. Scriven. Both Victim 1 and Victim 2 were set to testify against Leszczynski in the trial.

Startling developments unfolded in August 2022 when the FBI discovered that Leszczynski, while incarcerated at Pinellas County Jail, had been actively seeking a hitman to murder Victim 1 and Victim 2. During conversations with a confidential informant, Leszczynski disclosed that he had $45,000 hidden at his residence, which he intended to use as payment for the victims' deaths. Additionally, he stated that the charges against him would need to be dropped if the victims were eliminated. The confidential informant agreed to connect Leszczynski with a supposed hitman, who was an undercover agent.

On September 8 and 9, 2022, Leszczynski engaged in conversations with the undercover agent, divulging critical information such as the names, addresses, physical descriptions, and approximate ages of Victim 1 and Victim 2. He even provided details to help the undercover agent locate photographs of the victims online. During the discussions, Leszczynski negotiated a price and settled on paying $30,000, repeatedly affirming his desire for the victims' demise.

The investigation into this shocking case involved the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, with Assistant United States Attorneys Shauna S. Hale and Samantha J. Newman leading the prosecution.

The revelation of Leszczynski's murder-for-hire plot has sent shockwaves through the community and highlights the extent to which some individuals will go to evade justice. As the legal proceedings continue, authorities remain committed to ensuring that justice is served and the safety of the victims is protected.