BIRMINGHAM, AL – An Alabama plumber’s alleged murder-for-hire plot was thwarted when the person he attempted to hire for the job turned out to be an undercover FBI employee. Mohammad A.H. Mohammad, 63, stands accused of using interstate commerce facilities in connection with the plot, according to a criminal complaint.

The chilling plan was reportedly the result of a fallout between Mohammad and his family, exacerbated by an ongoing divorce and previous incidents of arson and stalking. An affidavit unsealed this week details the cascade of events leading up to Mohammad’s arrest, including his wife’s successful petition for a protective order against him following instances of violence and threats.

Authorities say that last month, Mohammad sought the help of a cooperating witness, identified in court documents as “CW1,” to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife and six adult children. The witness then arranged a meeting between Mohammad and the undercover FBI employee to finalize the hit.

During a series of conversations, Mohammad allegedly detailed his motives, expressing feelings of pride and self-dignity being shattered by his family, whom he believed had orchestrated his arrest and removal from their home. The affidavit alleges that Mohammad, a plumber by trade, stated his readiness to “die for self-dignity” and requested the witness to find someone to “take care of” his family.

At a meeting on a recent Saturday, Mohammad reportedly provided the undercover FBI employee with photographs of his targeted family members, including snapshots of their burned vehicles and homes. He also identified their residences and vehicles, even driving the FBI employee past his wife and daughter’s houses.

The court documents outline how Mohammad offered to pay $20,000 for his wife’s murder and an additional $5,000 for each of his children. He was quoted discussing the gruesome details of the planned murders, indicating a willingness to start with any family member.

“Start with one at least! One! Start with one,” Mohammad reportedly urged the undercover agent, who agreed to Mohammad’s instructions before receiving $550 as an initial payment.

Mohammad is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.