THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 26, 2021 Page 5 Federal grand jury indicts Maldonian on “murder-for-hire” charges Suspect allegedly tried to hire “hit man” to murder his wife B OSTON – A Malden man was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday in connection with attempting to hire a contract killer – who was actually an undercover federal agent – to murder his wife, according to a spokesperson from the U.S. District Attorney’s Office. Massimo Marenghi, 54, of Malden, was indicted on one count of murder-forhire. Marenghi was charged by criminal complaint and arrested in January 2021. After a detention hearing on February 10, 2021, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal ordered Marenghi detained without bail pending trial. According to charging documents, an individual reported to law enforcement that Marenghi had complained about his wife seeking a restraining order against him, allegedly asking the individual for assistance in killing his wife. At the direction of federal agents, the individual introduced Marenghi to an undercover agent who posed as a contract killer. On January 20, 2021, Marenghi met with the undercover agent and allegedly sought help to “eliminate” his problem, providing the undercover agent with a photograph of his wife’s residence and explained how to evade detection by cameras while approaching the residence. It is alleged that on January 29, 2021, Marenghi again met with the undercover agent and discussed moving forward with the killing of his wife. Allegedly, Marenghi provided $1,500 cash as a deposit for the murder and explained that the sooner the “demolition job” took place, the sooner he would be able to pay the balance owed. He also allegedly provided the undercover agent with a photograph of his wife, the hours of operation of her place of business and a schedule indicating when he would have custody of his children, which he said would be the “best time for the construction work to start.” Someone charged with murder-for-hire faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and the FBI’s Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Field Division, Joseph R. Bonavolonta, made the case announcement. The Malden Police Department provided valuable assistance with the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Deitch of Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,100 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,100 Household of 1 = $39,105 Household of 2 = $51,137 Household of 3 = $63,169 Household of 4 = $75,201 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2021 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only
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